On the 21st of July, Spanish restaurant and award-winning bar Camino is holding an interactive masterclass with experts from the online guide and lots of good food and drink to match. Tickets are free and available on a first come, first served basis. We went for a preview
Campari- the classic Aperitivo you can make at home
Fancy being all sophisticated? Then Campari is for you.Fans of the unique taste of Campari include Jessica Alba and Heston Blumenthal and the latter knows a thing or two about great taste. Created in 1862 by Gaspare Campari of Milan Campari’s brilliant red hue, bittersweet taste is unique
Here’s to you Mr Robinsons – all natural squashes for the summer
Whenever I think of Robinsons drinks I think of a small boy in grey shorts, an S-belt holding them up and a pair of Startrite sandals on his socked feet. Me in fact. However the makers themselves move with the times and have now launched their first squash made entirely from naturally sourced ingredients. Robinsons be Natural™ is designed to appeal to mums and kids alike.
Sagatiba cocktail recipes, Brazilian spirit in a glass
For a taste straight from the heart of Brazil, nothing is purer than Sagatiba – a premium cane spirit with all the personality of Rio but with an added twist of style and sophistication. And we have the best cocktail recipes you can shake an umbrella at.
Lanson champagne turns on the fizz this summer
Lanson Black Label comes with its own ‘keep cool’ neoprene jacket
Brown Brothers think Pink-Zibibbo Rosa
Tasting notes talk of strawberry and melon and that is definitely true. It’s a refreshing little number for pre-drinks and at just 8% won’t have guests too bleary before the first course, a danger with champagne.
Meet the Brewer at Taste London
Fuller’s will be hosting a ‘Meet the Brewer’ session with Head Brewer John Keeling, at Taste of London on Thursday 18th June from 5.30pm.
Enter the Dragon – Jing teas are a cup of deliciousness
The package on my desk says ‘Pre Rain Organic Dragon Well Supreme Green Tea | Long Jing Dragon Well green tea. Picked on 1st April 2009 from Dragon’s Staff garden. The first of the year, before the Qing Ming festival.’ Blimey,this is tea with serious provenance, they could probably tell you the picker’s star sign too, if you wanted.
Enjoy some summer sparkle with Cava
The Institut del Cava, the Spanish association for Cava producers, has teamed up with twenty Gastropubs across London to offer drinkers and diners the opportunity to purchase two glasses of Cava for the price of one.
No Cocktail for Old Men
In celebration of this year’s Jameson Empire Awards (29th March 2009), Jameson has created ‘No Cocktail for Old Men’ – a delicious twist on a classic mule cocktail and the perfect drink to sip in front of your favourite film.