Posts Tagged ‘cocktail’
A refreshing cocktail for the end of a hard day
The end of another long working day is approaching, and there’s nothing better than relaxing in the evening with a pleasant drink. This week, we have three cocktails to bring to you, made with Aqua Vitae, the new spirit from Lindores Abbey in Fife, where the journey of single malt whisky first began in 1494.…
Read MoreLidl pops-up in Edinburgh with gin range
Peter Ranscombe heads down to the capital’s Castle Street for a preview of the German grocer’s gin range. POP-UPS have become a regular fixture on our high streets, filling empty shops with retailers for a short period of time. They can be a great way for new businesses to dip their toes into the water…
Read MoreEdinburgh Gin toasted by a galaxy of stars
Edinburgh Gin has celebrated its debut as the Official Spirit of the 2018 British Academy Scotland Awards. The star-studded event – considered the most prestigious date in the film and television calendar – is a celebration of Scottish talent and outstanding creative contribution. The red carpet was host to a show-stopping guest list of Hollywood…
Read MoreCocktail book will leave you shaken and stirred
Anyone who’s ever wanted to go drinking with James Bond would, most likely, end up the way that most of his arch-foes go. Dead. Mr Bond does have a fondness for a drink, as, over the course of the 14 books written by Ian Fleming, 007 does enjoy a cocktail or three. Shaken – Drinking…
Read MoreWhy not try our tasty crab cocktail recipe?
A pescatarian’s dream, The Tolbooth Seafood Restaurant in Stonehaven harbour makes the most of the local catch. The Tolbooth, which has is located on the first floor of the building, has been owned by Eddie Abbott for the last ten years. ‘We use the local fishermen for langoustines, crab, squid and lobster,’ says Eddie. ‘We’re using…
Read MoreThe top 10 crimes of guests at a dinner party
Dinner parties or cocktail nights are great ways to bring people together. But new research has revealed that for a significant number of us, these kinds of gatherings can also cause irreparable fall outs. A survey of 1,023 UK adults carried out by kitchenware e-tailer, Vitinni.co.uk, found that more than half of Brits reveal that…
Read MoreEnjoy a gin with your afternoon tea at Blair Castle
Gin cocktails in beautiful surroundings are the perfect way to enjoy a relaxed Sunday afternoon. A festive afternoon tea is being held in the sumptuous surrounds of the Blair Castle Ballroom this festive season, where visitors can enjoy a gin cocktail tailored to your palate. The historic venue will open its doors to the public…
Read MoreCocktails in the City heading for Edinburgh
The UK’s leading cocktail festival is back to deliver a double header of cocktail creativity in The Hub, nestled in the beautiful surroundings of Edinburgh Castle. Perfect for cocktail aficionados and the cocktail curious, Cocktails in the City invites guests to discover 16 of the Edinburgh’s most exciting, exclusive and famous bars, the finest drinks…
Read MoreConnoisseurs raise a glass to Freedom An’ Whisky
More than 40 drinks connoisseurs were introduced to a neat new whisky experience last week as Aberdeen’s first premium whisky lounge officially launched. Located within Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel and Chop Grill & Bar on St Andrew Street, Freedom An’ Whisky offered guests a taste of the lounge’s extensive menu which boasts over 150 premium…
Read MoreRestored mansion has its own loch and boathouse
An outstanding Edwardian mansion house restored to perfection is on the property market. Presented to the market by Savills, Tilliecorthie Mansion House in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, has been fully refurbished and such meticulous attention to detail is rare indeed. Originally built in 1911 for mining tycoon James Duncan, the house sits within a stunning gated and…
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