Well, well, well, what do we have here? A new blog post? Unbelievable. I hope you didn’t forget about me in my absence. But just in case you were getting the shakes from a serious case of Taste & Tipple withdrawal, throw me a follow on Instagram for more regular content and snarky commentary on…
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Become a Whisky Drinker with this Easy Cocktail
Become a Whisky Drinker with this Easy Cocktail For some, whisky can be intimidating. there are so many different types and flavours of the spirit that it can be easy to get overwhelmed and stick with what you know. Whisky just so happens to be my preferred spirit – I began my exploration into the…
Spicy Passion Fruit Margarita Mocktail
Well, well, well, here we are a new year, disappointingly similar to last year, thus far. I think we can all agree we were hoping to finally launch into the roaring twenties after a two-year postponement due to that global health crisis that shall not be named. I’m treating it like Voldemort now and no…
Top 10 Recipes of 2021
Here it is: the annual round-up of your favourite recipes, as indicated by page views. As always, I’ve weighted the results to present you with the top five tipples and top five tastes, respectively. I published a total of 70 posts in 2021, fewer than in years past but I did have the pleasure of…
New Year’s Eve Champagne Cocktails & Canapés
I don’t know where the last 12 months went but I think we can all agree that when the ball drops tomorrow night we’re all going to shout, “good riddance to bad rubbish.” It has been a real rollercoaster of restrictions imposed and lifted, emotional highs and lows, victories and losses. We’ve been living this…
Tia Maria Matcha White Chocolate Latte
2021 Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 24 – Tia Maria Matcha White Chocolate Latte. In case you missed the Dalgona latte trend from earlier this year, you can make up for lost time with this stunning Tia Maria Matcha white chocolate latte. Topped with a show-stopping matcha meringue. This post is sponsored by Tia Maria. If…
Mistletoe Sangria
Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 23 – Mistletoe Sangria. Simplify holiday entertaining with a pitcher of delectable winter sangria. St-Rémy VSOP Brandy is perfect for mixing with its floral and fruity notes and subtle tones of vanilla. This is a great standby recipe for all holiday and winter get-togethers, whether you’ve just come in…
Tropical Turtledove
Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 22 – Tropical Turtledove. This Tiki cocktail is a twist on the Jungle Bird – sharing rum, Campari, pineapple, and lime with that classic. The addition of banana liqueur and Aztec Chocolate Bitters from Chef’s Paradise make for a fun and unexpected cocktail. You didn’t think I’d let you get through…
Manhattan Royale
Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 21 – Manhattan Royale. A ”Perfect Manhattan” employs equal parts sweet and dry vermouth for a slightly drier finish. This version is elevated to “Royal” status thanks to Antica Formula, the King of Vermouth of Italy’s highest quality. This post is sponsored by Carpano Antica Formula. A Manhattan is…
Comin’ Down the Chimney Margarita
Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 20 – Comin’ Down the Chimney Margarita. A simple tea infusion on your favourite mezcal brings unexpected depth to this margarita. Cointreau adds a bright orange note and subtle sweetness to complement two types of citrus and a splash of gingerbread syrup. This is a smoky and citrusy cocktail with top…
