We're counting down the days until Simone Caporale and Lorenzo Antinori open their destined-to-be-hot, new destination bar in Hong Kong but before we hear from them on the what, why and how of their first collaboration, there's our usual housekeeping to attend to.Starting with our product reviews… Gary gets the ball rolling with the latest expression from Johnnie Walker, Johnnie Walker Black Ruby, and Sandrae cracks open a bottle of Gin Mare Capri. Our book choice is definitely one for the bartenders out there, it's the Spirited Awards nominated Bubbles: A Guide to Carbonated Cocktails by Bart Miedeksza and Valentino Girotto.Next we head over to Scarfes Bar in London where the works of British artist and caricaturist Gerald Scarfe are reimagined in the latest menu: Long Drawn Out Sips. Then it's time to hear from two of our favourite Italians, Simone Caporale and Lorenzo Antinori about their new joint project, Montana, which combines 1970s Miami with Cuban hospitality.For more from The Cocktail Lovers, visit thecocktaillovers.comFor the products featured in this episode, see websites below:What we're mixing:Mint Julep60ml Maker's Mark Kentucky Bourbon Whisky20ml sugar syrup (1:1)A handful of mint leavesMethod:Add a handful of fresh mint leaves and the sugar syrup to a Julep cup or Rocks glass, then lightly 'muddle' together. Add bourbon, then stir, before adding plenty of crushed ice. Garnish with a sprig of mint.Bubbles: A Guide to Carbonated Cocktails by Bart Miedeksza and Valentino GirottoGin Mare Capri Mediterranean GinJohnnie Walker Black RubyMontanaScarfes BarWith thanks to our partners:Australian Bitters CompanyThe Can MakersThe Cocktail Lovers theme music is by Travis 'T-Bone' WatsonEdited by Christian Fox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A new season, new products and a new bar
We're back with season 9 and over the next few weeks we’ll be talking to some of the fabulous people we’ve met up with during our recent travels but this episode begins, as always with our chosen products: the first of which is Be-Gin a gin celebrating all things flowers and the second, a new range from Cointreau which zones in on citrus.Our book is spiritual wisdom, seasonality and locality personified, it’s Hyper Drinks, the debut book from Angelos Bafas aka Mr Ungarnished, and we head to Shoreditch for Waltz, the new bar from Gento Torigata.For our first interview of the season we’re talking to Rodrigo Urraca, Marcos Di Battista and Eric Van Beek, the dream team behind Handshake Speakeasy in Mexico City, recently taking the top slot on North America’s 50 Best Bars List for the second consecutive year and currently number one in the world. We hear from them about the highs and lows of being number one and why they won't have their awards on the back bar.What we're mixing:Grand Mimosa90ml sparkling wine45ml orange juice15ml Grand MarnierOrange zest or slice to garnishMethod: Add 45ml of sparkling wine to a chilled wine glass, the add the fresh orange juice and Grand Marnier. Gently 'pull through', then top with the remains 45ml of sparkling wine. Garnish with the orange garnish or zest.For more from The Cocktail Lovers, visit thecocktaillovers.comFor the products featured in this episode, see websites below:Be!GinCointreau Citrus SeriesHandshake SpeakeasyHyper Drinks by Angelos BafasWaltz barWith special thanks to our sponsors of this episode The Can Makers The Cocktail Lovers theme music is by Travis 'T-Bone' WatsonEdited by Christian Fox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Cocktail Lovers on tour: New York Special
In the first of our city specials, we're in New York where we spent three nights in seven incredible bars – eight if you count the two at Sip & Guzzle. As well as trying the drinks we caught up with the movers and shakers behind them to find out more about their respective venues and what they think makes the bar scene in New York tick.We also booked in to Great Jones, the first working distillery in Manhattan for 100 years and chatted to Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig from Hanna Lee Communications to get their perspective on what's making the city pop right now and about hear more about their recently launched project, New York Bartender Week.For more from The Cocktail Lovers, visit thecocktaillovers.comWhat we're mixing:The Big Apple (serves 1)45ml Great James bourbon45ml cloudy apple juice10ml freshly squeezed lime juice10ml sugar syrup (2:1)I egg whiteCinnamon stick/cinnamon powder to garnishRecipe from Difford's Guide; adapted from 60 Second Cocktails by Neil Ridley & Joel HarrisonMethod:Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker and dry shake to emulsify the egg white. Add ice and shake hard. TStrain into chilled coupe. Garnish with grated cinnamon or cinnamon powder.Bars visited in this episodeBar SnackClemente BarDouble Chicken PleaseGreat Jones DistilleryMartiny'sschmuck.Sip & GuzzleSuper BuenoBars mentioned in this episodeAmor Y AmargoAttaboyBar ContraBemelmans BarDear StrangersEventi HotelMister ParadisePDTPortrait BarShinji'sThe Cocktail Lovers theme music is by Travis 'T-Bone' WatsonEdited by Christian Fox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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1:32:24
International Women's Day Special
International Women’s Day is March 8, so we're celebrating the incredible contribution of women across the drinks industry.Our products are Nc'nean founded by Annabel Thomas and Casa Dragones Tequila Blanco founded by Bertha González Nieves. Our book is The Cocktail Parlour - How Women Brought The Cocktail Home by Nicola Nice and we highlight a few bars founded and run by women around the world. Our guest is Marissa Johnston, Executive Director of OurWhisky Foundation who tells us about the work they're doing to empower women in whiskyWhat we're mixing:Earl Grey MarTEAni(For 2 cocktails)Infuse one Earl Grey tea bag in 120ml London Dry Gin50ml lemon juice40ml simple syruo1 egg whiteMethod:Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker. Shake without ice. Add ice and shake again. Strain into a chilled Martini glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.In this episode:Artesian BarBar SwiftBlack PearlBrujasCasa Dragones TequilaClover ClubCopperBayDoñaDouble Chicken PleaseCafe ArixiEgo DeathHappy AccidentsMilady'sMostly HarmlessNc'Nean Botanical SpiritOurWhisky Foundationschmuck.SelvaTayer + ElementaryThe Flying DutchmenThe PontiacTokyo ConfidentialThe Cocktail Parlor by Nicola NiceVesper Bar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The world in our glasses
In this episode we're taking our tastebuds on a journey that goes from London via Latin America, Kentucky to England and various stops in between. We start with Never Say Die, a whiskey distilled in Kentucky, then shipped to England for its final maturation. We then head to Sweden for a taste of Bex Almqvist's fresh take in a traditional Nordic spirit, Rejmyre Akvavit.This week’s read is a must for anyone who wants to know anything about the history of American drinks, it’s the incredible Imbibe! From Absinthe cocktail to whiskey smash, a salute in stories and drinks to Professor Jerry Thomas, Pioneer of the American Bar by David Wondrich.That’s north America’s drinks history sorted, in west London the team at Viajante87 celebrate the flavours, tastes and traditions of Latin America in their new menu Cocktail + Culture. Then we’re in New York where we catch up with this week’s guest, the much travelled vision in pink and violet that is ms. franky marshall. We chat to her about her love of craft bartending, the joys of Cognac and her unwavering positivity.For more from The Cocktail Lovers, visit thecocktaillovers.comFor the products featured in this episode, see websites below:What we're mixing:Jameson Cold Brew Tonic50ml Jameson Cold Brew125ml tonic waterOrange wedge to garnishMethod:Fill a Highball glass with ice. Pour in Jameson Cold Brew, top with tonic water. Garnish with orange wedge.In this episode:Almqvist Destilleri Rejmyre AkvavitImbibe! From Absinthe cocktail to whiskey smash, a salute in stories and drinks to Professor Jerry Thomas, Pioneer of the American Bar by David Wondrichms. franky marshallNever Say Die Rye Whiskey Viajante87With thanks to our partners at Cider Mill PressThe Cocktail Lovers theme music is by Travis 'T-Bone' WatsonEdited by Christian Fox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Want to know more about the artistry of drinks? Join us in our fun, informative and we hope, entertaining cocktail (almost) hour where we sample the best new bottles, highlight our pick of books to add to your drinks library, shine a light on the bars to have on your radar and check in with some of the biggest names in the drinks business for their top tips for making quality cocktails Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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