WORLD GIN AWARDS @worlddrinksawards Just back from 3 wonderful days in Norwich judging gins from around the world for the World Gin Awards 2025. The gin category is very much still alive and presented us with a range of very interesting and excellent samples to ponder over. Thank you to the team who helped to curate and organise not only the samples but also all the judges. It was a treat to catch up with old and new friends again and we were very well looked after, making a daunting task so much easier. Now we eagerly await the results! #worldginawards #gin #ginjudge #gintasting #worlddrinksawards

CRISP ❄️ That's how I'm feeling this morning given the cold snap we are experiencing.... brrrrrr! Reminds me of a crisp, sharp, green appletini! Stay warm everyone! . . . . . . #appletini #cocktails #greenapple #coldsnap #imbibe #glassware #drinksphotographer #festive

POMEGRANATE ❤️ 🎄 Nothing says Christmas is here more than pomegranate cocktails...imo it doesn't matter whether you use the juice or just float a few arils in your drink! What fruit speaks Christmas cocktails to you? . . . . . . . . #christmascocktails #pomegranate #cocktails #festive #imbibe #drinksphotography #gin #fruity

NEW GLASSWARE Part gifted - thank you! @theluckydrinker I need more glassware like I need a hole in the head but I couldn't resist pairing up a few favourites (that I only had single glasses of), and taking advantage of the sale on The Lucky Drinker website. If you're quick you may still find some bargains...stocking stuffers, secret Santas...they have you covered and it won't break the bank! Thank you always to @ciprian_zsraga for amazing service and beautiful glassware at a reasonable price. . . #unboxing #glassware #newglasses #cocktailglasses #beautiful #glass #cocktsils #drinkware #theluckydrinker #cocktailphotographer #lifestyle #giftideas #secretsanta #stockingfillers #sale #discounts #christmasiscoming

AMARETTO SOUR A firm favourite no matter what season it is! . . . . . . #amarettosour #amaretti #cocktailporn #drinkingathome #drinksphotography #christmasdecor #delicious

WINTER WARMER Spice up your old fashioned with warming wintery spices this festive season. Either add some as garnishes or make a spiced syrup for your cocktails. Easy peasy! #oldfashioned #winter #wintercocktails #festivecocktails #cocktailphotography #imbibe

MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 🐿️ For those who watch my stories, you will know the issues I've had with the local squirrels taking my figs! I've had some luck with my second crop and this morning picked another dozen ripe figs...so there wasn't much choice for the greedy blighters this afternoon! Watch and wait for my little squirrel chaser....😁 #justforfun #figs #figwatch #shihtzu

GALLUS ALICE Thought I would reshare this recipe using @glaswegin for #tryaminituesday ...spot the cute mini in the background! It's one of those bottles where two on the shelves looks better than one! Swipe for the recipe ➡️ . . #gin #scottishgin #gincocktails #delicious #cocktailphotographer

NOVEMBER GIN BOX Ad @ilovegindotcom Upping the citrus this month with Clementino and Murcian Orange gin minis, paired beautifully with Franklin & Sons tonics. With the change of season, I tend to move away from too many G&Ts and so I would use these minis for some delicious citrussy negronis. 👌 Happy November everyone! 🍊🍋🥃 #gin #ginsubscriptionbox #tryaminituesday #miniaturemonday #ilovegin #negroni

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS Technically it's tomorrow, but let's start the tequila cocktails early! Swipe for a twist on a classic ➡️ . . . . . #tequiladay #tequila #diadelosmuertos #dayofthedead #cocktailphotographer #imbibe #cocktailriffs #cocktails #homebar

A CLASSIC MARTINI Ad21+ @abstraktvodka @brewdogdistillingco Whether you are a fan of gin, vodka or both, the history of the martini is a hotly debated subject and I’d need too many words to discuss in this caption! One of the earliest mentions of a Vodka martini was in the 1930s and it was referred to as a Kangaroo Cocktail.  It was made using vodka and dry vermouth and it earned its name, as it was a favourite of the Australian ambassador to the United States. It may have been pre-dated by a Vodka Martini called a Kangaroo Kicker, but let’s not split words on this, as the ingredients were the same….. and horror of horrors….both were apparently shaken with ice!   I’m playing it safe with this Martini and it was stirred, not shaken and simply garnished with a bit of lemon peel.   As to ratios – I went with 4:1 and used Abstrakt Original Vodka.  This expression from BrewDog was hand crafted and distilled in copper stills in Scotland and they pride themselves on it being carbon neutral.   The gorgeous bottle is so tactile and I love the branding and colours they have used – it’s certainly one that will brighten up your shelf!   #abstraktvodka #brewdog #scottishvodka #colourful #carbonneutral #martini #vodkamartini #cocktailsathome #vodka #affordable

HAPPY HALLOWEEN 💀 . . . . #gin #halloween #halloweendecor #halloweendrinks

TRICK OR TREAT 💀 Treat for me every time please! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #halloween #espressomartini #cocktails #spookyfeels #scary #trickortreat #imbibe #homebartender #midweek #drinksphotographer

SPOOKY FEELS 💀 What are you serving up this week? #cocktails #halloween #spooky #gin #imbibe

UMAMI 🍸 Throwback to this delicious cocktail with a side of homemade parmesan crisps. Perfect for the darker and chillier evenings since the clocks went back. . . . . . . #umami #corpsereviver #cocktailart #cocktailinspiration #imbibe #parmesan #homemade

DARK TOO EARLY Love having an extra hour today but it's dark way too early now 😒 Is this the real time now or ....... I'm confused! #clockschanged #daylight #dark #winter #cocktailphotographer #cocktails #halloween

HALLOWEEN IS COMING Do you have your spooky cocktails planned? Mulled wine used to be my go to serve for the adult trick or treaters and I'd get through gallons of the stuff....the smell of it used to travel all the way down the road and they'd come back for seconds! Always a busy night on my street..... We always run out of sweets! Time to get planning for this year! . . . . . . . . #gin #martinez #halloween #mulledwine#trickortreat #cocktails #spookycocktails #imbibe #drinksphotographer

COASTAL CLASSIC Sometimes only a gin and tonic is needed! Throwback photo but still a favourite! . . . . . . . #gin #ginandtonic #classiccocktails #cleverthinking #classicserve #perfectserve

WEIRD & WONDERFUL I've made a few strange cocktails but this must be the winner! A Devils on Horseback Negroni! What's your weirdest flavour combo for a cocktail? . . . . . . #negroni #bacon #infused #dates #negronilover #gin #weirdandwonderful #cocktails

RED EARL Ad21+ @abstraktvodka @brewdogdistillingco I had a punnet of raspberries that needed to be used up and as I never seem to be able to perfect a clover club*, I thought I would try using them in a vodka cocktail.   I found a recipe on Difford’s called the Red Earl. It’s not an overly sweet cocktail and I had all the ingredients to hand, which made it a win win for me. I did rather enjoy this and definitely more than I do a Clover Club, so why not give it a try yourself. RED EARL 10 Fresh Raspberries and 3 extra to garnish 45ml Abstrakt Raspberry & Lime Vodka (unflavoured vodka if you don’t have) 15ml Limoncello 7.5ml Sugar Syrup No need to muddle as shaking with ice will break up the raspberries, but if you do, you should get a better infusion. Double Strain into a coupe and garnish with fresh raspberries. *to be honest, I’d rather just eat the raspberries as they are! . . . . . . . . . . . #vodka #abstraktvodka #brewdog #redcocktails #redearl #scottishvodka #raspberries #fruitycocktails #cloverclub #redearlcocktail #vodkacocktails #easycocktails #cocktailrecipes #cocktailphotography #contentcreator #drinkoftheday #summervibes #happyhourathome

CORPSE REVIVER Reviving a classic recipe and favourite photo! Happy weekend everyone! . . . #gin #coropsereviver #mixologist #homebartender #drinksphotography #spookycocktails

INTERNATIONAL GIN & TONIC DAY Happy #internationalginandtonicday to all you juniper lovers. 🥰 . . . . . . . . . #gin #ginandtonic #g&t #perfectserve

SPOOKY COCKTAILS It's not too early is it? 🎃🎃🎃 #cocktailphotographer #halloween #spookycocktails #whatdayisit

CUPPA JOE ☕ Ad21+ @abstraktvodka @brewdogdistillingco We all know and love an espresso martini, which seemed an obvious choice using Abstrakt Toasted Marshmallow and Vanilla Vodka.  However, I decided to try out a Cuppa Joe, which has 3 ingredients, equal parts – vodka, hot espresso and hazelnut liqueur.   Simply combine and shake with ice.  I’m not convinced this is going to sway me from my usual espresso martini, but it was fun to try something different.  The suggested garnish is a curl of lemon zest, but I went a bit extra and floated a small meringue on the top!   What’s your favourite coffee cocktail? . . . . . . . #cocktailshaker #shakingupcocktails #cocktailrecipes #abstraktvodka #cuppajoe #espresso #vodkacollection #cocktailmasterclass #easycocktails #cocktailsathome #coffeecocktails #cocktailsoftheeveryday #dailycocktail #cocktailblog #coffeeweek #coffee #scottishvodka #brewdog #cuppajoe

10th ANNIVERSARY GIN LAUNCH Invite What an honour to attend the launch of Silent Pool Gin 10th Anniversary edition this week. We were treated to the first public tasting of their anniversary edition gin, music, a tour, canapes and cocktails. Thank you to the team for including me and for such a fantastic evening. Even the weather was kind to us! For those who don't know, Silent Pool has a special place in my heart as they were my very first distillery visit and kick started my gin journey and desire to learn more about gin. It won't be my last visit and I look forward to seeing everyone there again soon. . . . #gin #gindistillery #surrey #silentpool #10thanniversary #ginandtonic #ginlover

VERY BERRY SOUR Ad Holding on to summer with all my might and still shaking up some fruity cocktails! This isn't the first and certainly won't be the last time I turn a cocktail into a dessert by garnishing it with a Little Moons Mochi. Perfect after a very busy week! Do you have a favourite Little Moons Mochi? . . . . . . . #vodka #absolut #littlemoonsmochi #mochi #berries #berrysour #cocktails #itstheweekend

THE COLOUR RED 🍉 Ad21+ @abstraktvodka @brewdogdistillingco I am a creature of habit and usually have a pre-mixed bottle of negroni in the fridge, but it’s always gin-based.  I have tried it with several other spirits, but never vodka.  A bit of online research and I discovered that according to Difford’s, a cocktail made with equal parts of vodka, bitter and vermouth is called a Milano.   Can’t be simpler than that and instead of riffing it up with the addition of fruit juices or a fruity liqueur, I decided to try this out with a flavoured vodka - Abstrakt Watermelon and Strawberry Vodka. I didn’t sway from the suggestion of equal parts and simply stirred with ice and garnished with a fresh slice of watermelon.  This left me way more time to sit and admire the bottle and label while I sipped – rather stunning don’t you think? #milano #negroni #vodka #brewdog #abstraktvodka #bottleenvy #equalparts #watermelon #redcocktails #homebartender #easyrecipes #scottishvodka

EAT YOUR GREENS 🌿 Or drink them! Always a favourite with me - the basil smash! #beyourownbartender #cocktailclass #easyrecipes #beverages #mixdrinks #gin  #gincocktails #gincocktails #cocktailrecipe #gindrinks  #basilsmash #ginstagram #cocktailsathome #cocktailtime  #cocktailhour #imbibegram #homemixology #ginfluencer

AUTUMN SPICED NEGRONI It's time to dig out the spiced and warm gins and stir up some spiced cocktails again. Do you have any favourite gins you're bringing to the front of the shelf this season? . . . #gin #negroni #autumncocktails #spicedgin #rockrosegin

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL SCOTTISH GIN DAY 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Have a wonderful day celebrating Scottish Gin! If you have nothing better to do, click the link in my bio, head to my website and check out my virtual Scottish gin tour and stories. ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 . . #gin #isgd #scottishgin #internationalscottishginday @the_gin_cooperative

BOURBON ❤️ A throwback to another delicious bourbon cocktail...might need to remake this again soon! Happy Friday everyone. . . . . . . . #bourbon #bourboncocktails #friyay #throwback #cocktails #passionfruit #sour #imbibe #artofcocktails

INTERNATIONAL SCOTTISH GIN DAY @the_gin_cooperative This is your reminder! The sixth annual International Scottish Gin Day takes place on Saturday 5th October 2024! Don't forget to join in the celebrations and pour yourself a serve from whatever Scottish gin bottles you may have on your shelves...mini or full size. These are just a few of my Scottish minis! #isgd #gin #scottishgin #scottishginday #ginminiatures #tryaminituesday #celebrate

OCTOBER G&Ts Ad With October bringing us chillier days and an excuse to indulge in some jammy cocktails and gin, @ilovegindotcom has included the fabulous Height of Arrows gin from Edinburgh and also Slingsby Blackberry gin in this month's subscription box. They have paired the gins with Artisan Mixers. The relatively new Tailor Made Lemonade will pair beautifully with the blackberry gin in a bramble style drink. I'm looking forward to trying the lemonade as it's one the lovely @hollyhwood created before she started working on Cafe Solo. Height of Arrows is of course also a fabulous gin and there's a perfect pairing with Artisan's Classic Tonic. #gin #ginsubscription #ginandtonic #artisanmixers #scottishgin #slingsby #heightofarrows #perfectserves #ginbox #tryaminituesday #ginminiatures

MIDWEEK MARTINEZ Have not made one in a while, so this is more a reminder to myself to stir one up! Happy Wednesday everyone! #gin #martinez #cocktailart #cocktailphotography #blossoms #cherry #myfavourite #imbibe #glass #flowers #redcocktails #vermouth

QUEEN OF THE NIGHT 🏵️🌿 Ad21+ @lonewolfgin @brewdogdistillingco With mezcal and tequila being really popular at the moment and my supplies dwindling, I was rather excited to try this edition from LoneWolf Gin.   Brewdog use their original gin as a sturdy base for this and add mukrat lime and Queen of the Night – a fragrant cactus flower that only appears at night.   Lots of sharp citrus bounces out at you, alongside some watermelon and lychee fruitiness, which I only imagine comes from the cactus flower.  This edition won a Gold Medal with the Spirits Business, so you can be assured it’s passed the taste test and definitely should be on your list to try. It begs to be used in a gin sour or tasty G&T, but I’ve tried it out in a Margatini…. Or Gin-arita! 😋 1.5oz Gin 1oz Triple Sec or Cointreau ¾ oz Lime Juice Agave syrup to taste Salt rim optional and garnish with a slice of lime . . . . . . . . . . #gin #gindrinks #cocktails #cocktailrecipes #summerdrinks #ginsour #margarita #ginarita #margatini #prettydrinks #brewdog #lonewolfgin #cocktail #cocktails #drinks #mixdrinks #homebar #mixology #mixologist #cocktailsofinstagram #cocktailhour #craftcocktails #classiccocktails #cocktailrecipes #instagin  #gincocktails #lonewolfgin #cactusflower

FRESH START 💚 Starting the week with a delicious basil smash...we'll not literally, as coffee is always a better drink for breakfast! #throwback #gin #basilsmash #basil #basilcocktail #monday #greendrinks #cocktailphotographer #cocktailsofinstagram #coffeefirst

Autumn Martini 🍸 Going slightly dirty with some red sweet drop peppers as a garnish on a dry martini. That'll warm the cockles! . . . . #martini #drymartini #autumnvibes #pumpkins #sundayfunday #sundaytipple #red #bellpeppers #droppeppers #martinioclock

National Coffee Day 2024 Celebrating the day with an espresso martini using Cafe Tequila Liqueur from @theonlywayisspirits which I purchased when I visited them earlier this year for a gin making experience (invite). It's wickedly delicious and perfect for sipping on its own or in cocktails. Cheers and happy Sunday everyone! . . . . #nationalcoffeeday #coffeeliqueur #tequila #espressomartini #cafetequilaliqueur #coffee #cocktails #shakeitup #sundayfunday #homebartender

1-2-3 Let's Go! Jumping on a reel trend to try to beat the algorithm! 😜 #gin #reels #trending #easyrecipes #mixologists #garnishart  #drinks #drinksphotography #cocktailparty #cocktailrecipes #gintime #ginoclock #artofdrinks #garnishgame #cocktaillovers #homebartender #dreamingoftravel #mixologyart #challengeyourself #drinkoftheday #algorithmsucks #creators #cocktails #homebartender

MOVIE NIGHT 🍿 Popcorn Old Fashioned 5ml of popcorn flavoured sugar syrup 50ml of bourbon 2 dashes of Angostura Bitters Stir with ice and enjoy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #easyrecipes #mixologists #garnishart  #drinks #drinksphotography #cocktailparty #cocktailrecipes #bourbontime #gin #artofdrinks #garnishgame #cocktaillovers #homebartender #dreamingoftravel #mixologyart #challengeyourself #drinkoftheday #weekendtime #oldfashioned #bourbon #popcorn

PUMPKIN SEASON 🎃 This morning is so chilly I feel like there is no hope of an Indian Summer this year. Do you have a favourite pumpkin recipe? Halloween pumpkins don't cut it though as they are tasteless so I either use butternut or tinned pumpkin. Shown here are pumpkin fritters with cinnamon sugar and pumpkin cruffins... Home bake croissants from one of those popping cans...you know the ones, spread with a mix of pumpkin puree and cream cheese. Roll them up and stuff into muffin tins to bake. Easy peasy and totally delish. The hardest part is deciding what to drink with them! . . . . . . . . . . . #gin #martini #pumpkin #heatingon #cruffin #homebaking #easyrecipes #pumpkinrecipes #pumpkinfritters #cinnamonsugar #afternoontea #homebaker #treattime #homebaker

NEW BRANDING ⚓ Ad @wreckingcoastdistillery @joe_barber13 Wrecking Coast Distillery have just launched their new bottles, manufactured from Wild Flint Glass which is 100% post-consumer recycled content (PCR), thus reducing waste. They are also using a Corkcoal stopper, which is an innovative blend of cork and activated charcoal. This combination naturally filters impurities, and embraces natural differences in colour and texture, making each stopper one of a kind.  By choosing sustainable materials, the new bottles reflect their commitment to sustainability and the landscapes that define Wrecking Coast. Their website has also had a makeover so do pop over and have a look around and read their brand story. Now to crack these open and shake up a few serves to share with you all! . . . . . . #gin #newbottle #newbranding #wrecki gcoast #clottedcream #scurvy #navystrength #cornwall #cornishgin #wreckingcoastgin

A BRAMBLE IS NOT ONLY FOR SPRING Ad21+ @lonewolfgin @brewdogdistillingco When researching the Bramble it kept being referred to as a spring cocktail, which I’ve really never thought it was. It rather makes me think of late summer or autumn, when the fruit ripens on the blackberry bushes and if you are lucky enough, you get to gather free fruit on your walks. Nevertheless, this is one of Dick Bradsell’s popular cocktail creations and is a rather easy sip.   I’ve made this using LoneWolf Bramble & Raspberry gin, which is full of jammy red fruits.  I see this gin working in many other cocktails, especially a negroni, but I went with a more obvious choice, which worked really well. BRAMBLE 2oz gin 1oz lemon juice ¼ oz sugar syrup Shake with ice;  dirty dump and drizzle with around ½ oz crème de mure . . . . . . . . . #gin #bramble #cocktailbar #homebartender #entertainingathome #lonewolfgin #fruitycocktails #springcocktails #cocktailart #foodanddrink #cocktailphotography #easyrecipes #fruity #delicious #gingingin #brewdog #artofdrinks #imbibegram #cocktailsoftheeveryday #scottishgin #cocktailswithfriends #homeentertaining #easycocktails

ITALICUS SPRITZ 1-2-3 1 part Italicus 2 parts Prosecco 3 green olives to garnish Italicus is a rosolio di bergamotto. Translated from Italian, it means the “morning dew of bergamots.” The word "rosolio" comes from the Latin phrase ros olis, which translates to "morning dew". This is because the ingredients for rosolio were traditionally harvested early in the morning when the dew was heavy and the flavour concentration was highest. Italicus is made using a recipe from the 1800s and includes botanicals like chamomile, lavender, and Melissa balm. Italicus has a complex flavor profile with notes of citrus, rose, and lavender, and a bitter and floral spice.  . . . . . . . . #italicus #italicusrosoliodibergamotto #bergamot #recipe #spritz #liqueur #cocktailphotographer #cocktailtime

BAKE OFF IS BACK 🍰 A throwback to a lemon and thyme loaf with a smattering of gin in there too! Are you watching? I'm no expert but it's a good show and I may get inspired to bake something again soon! . . . . #gin #lemondrizzle #lemon #loafcake #cake #bbcbakeoff #bakeoff #bakealong #gbbo #bakingwithgin #baking

APPLE BASIL SMASH This one is sure to wow your F& F! A little variation on a classic by muddling some apple with the rest of the ingredients. Get a little fancy with some popping boba for the garnish! . . . . . . . . . . #cocktailshaker #shakingupcocktails #cocktailsonline #gincollection #cocktailmasterclass #easycocktails #cocktailsathome #ginoclock #cocktailsoftheeveryday #dailycocktail #cocktailblog #ginblog  #cocktailsathome #homebar #homemixology #drinkup #homemixologist #imbibegram #basilsmash #poppingboba #greendrinks #healthyforyou #gin #basil #apple

EVENING SHADOWS 🍸 Anyone for a Gibson? . . . . . . . . . . . . #martini #gibson #martinitime #blue #shadows #cocktailtime #martinioclock

SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE DAY COCKTAIL 🇿🇦 Heritage Day is a public holiday celebrated on the 24th of September every year. The day was established to promote national unity and encourage South Africans to embrace and respect multiculturalism. In celebration I'm resharing this Rose Tea Collins Cocktail I made using South African made @atian.gin . . . . . . . . . . . #gin #heritageday #heritageday🇿🇦 #heritagedaysouthafrica #southafricangin #collins #pinkgin #cocktailsofinstagram #rose

POMEGRANATE MARGARITA An easy cocktail that bridges the gap between summer and autumn! Pomegranates are a super food, so make sure you add them into your diet in whichever way you can! . . . . . #tequila #pomegranate #margarita #superfood #cocktailtime #cocktailriffs #cocktails #aril #healthyoptions #imbibe #redcocktails #pomegranates

COCKTAILS AT HOME 🍸🍹🥃 A quick recap of some recent cocktails I've shaken up! . . . . . . . . #cocktailrecipes #summercocktails #easyrecipes #homebar #cocktailglassware  #tropicalvibes #easyrecipes #entertaininginstyle #imbibe #cocktailtime #happyhour #cocktailsofinstagram #cocktailphotographer #thirsty #thefeedfeed #exploremore #holidayvibes #drinkoftheday #easycocktails #gin #vodka #tequila #rum

THE PERFECT LADY Ad21+ @lonewolfgin @brewdogdistillingco An all-time favourite cocktail which never disappoints is the Perfect Lady.  It’s even more fruity using LoneWolf Peach & Passionfruit Gin, which includes juicy white peaches, yuzu and sweet passionfruit.   If you don’t like to use egg white in cocktails, there are alternatives like Aquafaba or cocktail foamers.  I personally prefer egg white as it never affects the colour of the cocktail.  I did use a cocktail foamer in this one, and found it darkened the colour of the cocktail – perhaps it’s time to replace the bottle as it may have oxidised! 50ml Gin 15ml Peach Liqueur 25ml Lemon Juice 5ml Sugar Syrup Egg white or cocktail foamer Dry and then wet shake and double strain into your glass. I’m sure I’ll be asked, so if you have read this far, well done -  The garnish is coloured rice paper that is shaped and left to dry and then shaded further with food colouring and a bit of edible gold shimmer.  It’s quite brittle and can’t be clipped on, so it’s precariously balancing on the glass – just for the photo! #gin #cocktailhour #craftcocktails #classiccocktails #cocktailrecipes #instagin  #gincocktails #lonewolfgin #brewdog #craftgin  #summercocktails #garnishgame #ginmoments #explorepage #perfectlady #mixology #scottishgin #whatifancied #drinkstagram #gincollection #whatimdrinkingnow #ginoftheday  #bossbabe #lonewolfgin #cocktailbar #homebartender #fruity #lifeisapeach

COFFEE NEGRONI ☕ A simple splash of coffee liqueur is all you need to switch up a traditional Negroni. You can infuse the beans in the gin or Campari but who has time for that or wants to think ahead about what they want to drink that evening! I'm all for the lazy way and slightly sweetening up a drink if your taste buds don't do bitter! . . . . . . #negroni #gin #bitter #coffee #coffeenegroni #negroniweek

SUMMER or AUTUMN ? The weather can't make up it's mind and I can't decide if I want summery or autumnal cocktails! Not sure I'm quite ready to embrace the pumpkin spice and cinnamon yet! What's your season crossover cocktail choice and why? . . . . . . . . . . #gin #tequila #autumncocktails #summercocktails #ilovecocktails #drinksofinstagram #easyrecipes #mixologists #garnishart  #drinks #drinksphotography #cocktailparty #cocktailrecipes #gintime #ginoclock #artofdrinks #garnishgame #cocktaillovers #homebartender #dreamingoftravel #mixologyart #challengeyourself #drinkoftheday

AN ORIGINAL DALI Established in Barcelona by Enric Bernat in 1958, the Chupa Chups lollipop is now sold in over 150 countries.  The name comes from the Spanish verb "chupar", which literally means "to suck"! In 1969 Enric approached one of his friends and asked him to help design a new logo for the brand.  This friend was none other than Salvador Dali, who whipped up the now instantly recognisable daisy logo in less than an hour.  Dali also suggested that the logo always be placed on the top of the lollipop so that it could always be seen intact.  It's barely changed since then, so next time you pop into the corner shop, why not grab yourself an original Dali, and impress your friends with your new-found general knowledge. Cocktail : Cherry Negroni . . #gin #negroni #cherry #chupachups #dali #imbibe #cocktailhour #negroniweek #drinksphotography #didyouknow

MOTHERS & SONS Gather round....storytime! I'll be quick! Me: Oh, finish off that Pineapple juice if you're looking for something to drink. Son: Well, I wouldn't mind a Pina Colada..! I've created a monster! 😁 1 part rum 1 part coconut cream 3 parts pineapple juice Shake and serve over ice! . . #rum #rumcocktails #pinacolada #pineapple #creamofcoconut #monday #easyserve #mothersandtheirsons #homebartender #cheatingongin

NEGRONI WEEK Always popular in my house and quite often a cocktail of choice when out out! ❤️ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #negroniweek #negronitime #redcocktails #equalparts #negroni #negronilovers #cocktailphotographer #cocktailtime #imbibe #drinkingathome #entertaininginstyle #foodanddrink #forthegram #campari #gin #vermouth #cocktailriffs

IT'S NEGRONI WEEK ❤️ They aren't for everyone but if it's your bag, make sure you stir up a few this week to celebrate! This is a pomegranate Negroni previously posted. Scroll down my grid for the recipe! #negronitime #negroniriff #negroni #negroniweek #gin #negronilovers #redcocktails #pomegranate

COLOUR CO-ORDINATING 🐺 Ad21+ @lonewolfgin @brewdogdistillingco I did plan this cocktail around the branding colours 😜💜, but it’s also one I’ve not shaken up in a while and I really fancied it!  When making an Aviation cocktail, I like to use butterflypea flowers to colour the gin, so that it gives it a pretty purple colour, rather than blue-grey. It can be quite a floral cocktail, so if that isn’t your preference, go light on the crème de violette or leave it out, as this was not included in the first Aviation recipes that were found. I’ve made this using LoneWolf Original Juniper Gin, which is packed with Tuscan juniper – 5x more than an average craft gin - lemon, grapefruit and lavender, with a hint of pepper.  It’s crafted in a copper pot still in Aberdeenshire and prides itself from standing apart from the pack.  I’m so pleased they brought back the wolf branding for this and love the new bottle design as well.  LoneWolf Original Juniper Gin stands up well to the floral flavours of the Aviation, but if that’s not your bag, then I suggest serving this gin up with a crisp tonic and slice of grapefruit. AVIATION 2 oz gin ¾ oz lemon juice ½ oz maraschino liqueur ¼ oz crème de violette Shake with ice and serve with a maraschino cherry #gin #gindrinks #cocktails #cocktailrecipes #summerdrinks #aviation #prettydrinks #brewdog #lonewolfgin #cocktail #cocktails #drinks #mixdrinks #homebar #mixology #mixologist #cocktailsofinstagram #cocktailhour #craftcocktails #classiccocktails #cocktailrecipes #instagin  #gincocktails #lonewolfgin

EASY LIKE SUNDAY EVENING 🍋 Ad @limoncellomammamia @mprcomms I felt like something easy tonight and thought I'd ring in the sunshine we are expecting this week with a splash of yellow. I generally find limoncello too sweet to drink neat but love using it in cocktails. I had some margarita mix and thought it would be a good replacement for tequila in a margarita style cocktail. Easy peasy, so I've no recipe for this as it was pretty much pre-made for me! The outcome was delicious and I think it's how I'll be consuming this bottle that was kindly sent to me to try! Mamma Mia uses only natural ingredients from the Puglia region in Italy, no artificial flavours or colourings and less sugar than other brands. 🍋🍋🍋🍋 . . #limoncello #puglia #italy #lemons #cocktails #sundayfunday #imbibe #easylikesundaymornings #homebartender #cheatingongin

THE BIRTHPLACE OF GIN Invite @solarogin @mprcomms I had the fortunate opportunity of finally meeting Lorenzo on Friday evening at a tasting event held in London at Hedonism Wines. Lorenzo has lived and worked around the world, and he wanted to create a product that would capture the essence of Capri, honour and support the local artisans who worked on it and preserve the island and heritage that it celebrates. Although the idea for Solaro came to Lorenzo at his family home in Capri, it was when visiting Cape Town that he deepened his knowledge of gin. It has taken a lot of hard work and passion to bring this idea to fruition and launch Solaro Gin to the world. Solaro Gin is named after the highest mountain on Capri and includes botanicals foraged on its slopes. The beautiful hand painted, hexagonal bottle is filled with a fragrant and layered spirit which is smooth enough to sip neat: Lemon blossoms picked on the slopes of Monte Solaro, red juniper from Cilento, Amalfi lemons and myrtle berries, and a hint of arabica coffee, hand roasted in Napoli. The bottle decoration and logo is inspired by the heritage of Capri’s tiles and ceramics, in particular one of the most recognised symbols on Capri – the Torre del Orologia (clock tower). Stack two bottles and you will see the design come together and remind you that it’s time to pour a Solaro and tonic! A little extra gin fact : Gin was born in Salerno 1000 years ago at the Salerno Medical School! Distilled with herbs from the school’s botanical garden, the scholars added juniper to create a medicine which was transportable and usable throughout the year. It was later modified in the Netherlands to start to become the gin we know today.     #gin #solarogin #solaro #capri #torredelorologia #montesolaro #italiangin #gingingin #ginandtonic #g&t #juniper #ginreview

FORBIDDEN FRUIT 🍎 I mean....seriously! How cute is this glass....and yes, I bought a pair! It's a bit big so needed a cocktail with some length and I wanted it to have some nod to apples! 😜 A nice easy recipe if you have all the bottles, but you can sub the gin/curacao/vermouth with any leftover Pimm's from the summer. Yes, it's a little summery but I think it's fine for autumn too, so get shaking and give this a try. Forbidden Fruit 40ml Calvados 10ml each of gin, red vermouth, curacao (or 30ml Pimm's) 15ml lemon juice 5ml agave or simple syrup 2 dashes of aromatic bitters 2 dashes peychauds bitters Shake with ice and dirty dump Top with ginger ale . . . #gin #apples #forbiddenfruit #cocktails #rainyday #ugc #contentcreator #homebartender #imbibe #calvados #curacao #pimms #pimmsoclock #ginoclock #thirstythursday #redapple #cocktailphotographer #mixology #bitters #vermouth #cocktailrecipe

I CONCEDE......it's autumn! 🍂 Bring on the pumpkins and spice...and fluffy slippers! Resharing this PSM inspired cocktail.... 60ml vodka 30ml passion fruit liqueur 15ml lime juice 15ml simple syrup Flesh of 1 passionfruit Shake, strain and top with fizz . . . . . . . . #cocktailart #foodanddrink #cocktailphotography #easyrecipes #fruity #delicious #gingingin #artofdrinks #imbibegram #cocktailsoftheeveryday #dreamingoftravel #thesocialsipper #ginmoments #dreamingofcocktails #cocktailswithfriends #homeentertaining #easycocktails #basiccocktails #drinkstagram #passionfruit #bestcocktails #psmartini #autumnishere . . .

WHAT DO YOU DO IF YOU RUN OUT OF GIN? 😬 Ad21+ @brewdogdistillingco @duo_rum This is unlikely to ever be a problem in my house, but I couldn't resist sharing this story! When researching the origins of the Daiquiri, it pointed to Cuba in 1896 - specifically the town of Daiquiri.  An American engineer, Jennings Cox was said to be living there at the time and invented this cocktail after running out of gin when throwing a cocktail party.  😲 As usual there are several other suggestions as to who invented the daiquiri, but what everyone agrees on, is that this is a simple cocktail which is easy to put a twist on - exactly what I’ve done here! PINEAPPLE DAIQUIRI 🍍 50ml Duo spiced Rum with Pineapple 25ml Pineapple Juice 12.5ml Lime Juice 12.5ml Simple Syrup Shake with ice and serve with a lime twist If you look at the basic daiquiri recipe now .... and think gin....what gin cocktail do you think Jennings was serving at his party?🤔 Pop your answers below 👇 . . . . . #DuoRum #BrewDog #RumCocktails #cocktails #cocktaillover #RumLover #Rum #homebartender #gin #cocktailsathome #easyrecipes #cocktailrecipes #SpicedRum#Pineapple #Daiquiri #historyofcocktails #imbibe #topcocktails #bestcocktails #top10cocktails #favouriterumcocktails #creators

NOT YET PLEASE! 🍂🎃 The weather this weekend has been hinting at autumn but I'm crossing everything for a few more weeks of summer! I mean....there are figs to ripen!😆 . . . . . . . . . . . . #beyourownbartender #cocktailclass #easyrecipes #beverages #mixdrinks #gin #gincocktails #cocktailnight #aperitivo #eggwhitecocktails #gincocktails #cocktailrecipe #gindrinks #ginstagram #cocktailsathome #cocktailtime #cocktailhour #imbibegram #homemixology #ginfluencer #indiansummer #autumn #garnishgame #gingersour #ginger

BLUEBERRY GIMLET A quick Sunday evening cocktail while I made dinner...there were blueberries that needed eating so I needed to get creative! I didn't measure anything but it went something like.....handful of blueberries, 2oz gin, juice of 1 lime and a squeeze of agave syrup. Shaken with lots of ice and double strained. ☺️ Turned out fine and even the eldest who hates gin, thought it was delicious 😋 I'm trying to thin the shelves and use nearly empty bottles so for this cocktail I used @rockrosegin Summer Edition . . . . #gin #blueberries #gimlet #cocktails #imbibe #homebar #agave #easyserve #whatareyoudrinking #sundayfunday #quickandeasy #rockrosegin

YUZU SOUR I was sorting my cocktail ingredients cupboard the other today and found a sealed bottle of yuzu liqueur that I had forgotten I had! I used yuzu juice for this particular cocktail but I am sure I can shake up something similar with the yuzu liqueur...well, I'm definitely going to try! Do you have forgotten bottles in the back of your cupboards too? Surely I can't be the only one! . . . . . . . #yuzu #yuzusour #bottleproblems #cocktails #tasty #sundayfunday #cocktailsathome #glassware #homebar #liqueurs #bottlesfordays #imbibe #itstheweekend

ZESTY 🍋‍🟩 Would you try this ? A reshare of the final cocktail in my alphabet series I did earlier this year. 60ml Frangelico and 25ml lime juice over ice. I wasn't crazy about it but I think I thought myself out of it! 😆 #think #thinking #zesty #cocktails #zesty #saturday

WIBBLE A few of these are sure to make you wibble wobble! 😆 A Dick Bradsell recipe which I'd previously never come across but quite enjoyed. 1 oz Gin 1 oz Sloe Gin 1 oz Grapefruit Juice 3/4 tsp Lemon Juice 3/4 tsp Simple Syrup 2:1 3/4 tsp Crème de Mûre #gin #wibble #wibblecocktail #sloegin #cocktails #cocktailphotographer #instadrink #imbibe #friyay #itstheweekend #cocktailrecipe

PLUM SPRITZ @akashitaisake  @waitrose @marussiabeveragesuk   Ad21+   Although Umeshu plum liqueur is delicious on the rocks or chilled, it works exceptionally well in a variety of cocktails and so I'm sharing my version of a light and summery Plum Spritz.   But first, a little bit more about about Akashi-Tai Sake:  It's 100% vegan, gluten-free, additive-free and made at their brewery in the Hyogo region in Japan.  It's an artisanal, small batch sake which is made by a 4th generation Master Brewer - Kimio Yonezawa.   They launched 3 sakes in Waitrose this month, making them the first major sake listing by a big grocer.  You can purchase their Sparkling Sake, Honjozo Tokubetsu (a lighter style of sake) and also Umeshu, their plum liqueur, in store or online at Waitrose.   Do give this recipe a try at home and hang onto the summery vibes for as long as possible!  Best served in a large wine or copa glass with lots of ice!   UME SPRITZ 3 parts Dry Prosecco 2 parts Umeshu Plum Liqueur 1 part Soda Water Stir gently in your glass and garnish with a lemon peel rose, fresh lemon balm or a plum fan. Optional:  Float a few drops of Peychaud's Bitters on top for some extra sweet and aromatic notes.       #spritz #plumliqueur #umeshu #cocktailrecipe #easycocktails #summerycocktails #cocktailsathome #homeentertaining  #akashitaisake #sake #japanesesake #waitrose #summerdrinks  #foodies #aperitivo #cocktail #cocktailinspiration

SPICE IS NICE Ad21+ @duo_rum @brewdogdistillingco This is a super simple and delicious cocktail which combines a dark or spiced rum with ginger beer and lime. Think Moscow Mule swapping out the vodka for rum or Foghorn swapping out the gin. It’s a classic combination that is refreshing but slaps different depending on what spirit you use! The origins of a Dark ‘n Stormy are traced to Bermuda and a certain local brand there is said to have trademarked the cocktail so it’s only made with their rum... so we won’t call it that! SPICE UP YOUR STORM 50ml Duo Spiced Rum 15ml Lime Juice Ginger Beer I chose to float the rum as it looks pretty, but do give it a stir before you drink! . . . #craftedmixology #easycocktailsathome #cocktaillovers #rumoclock #rum #darknstormy #spicedrum #entertaininginstyle #artofdrinks #citrusfresh #drinks #duorum #cocktailsoftheeveryday #homebartender #homemixology

BASIL SMASH 🌱🌱 Anyone else unable to resist the smell of fresh basil in the supermarket? Just me? 😆 . . . . #instagin  #gincocktails  #craftgin  #greencocktails #garnishgame #ginmoments #explorepage #basill #mixology #whatifancied #drinkstagram #gincollection  #basilsmash  #whatimdrinkingnow #ginoftheday  #bossbabe #cocktailphotography #homebartender #gin

NEGR-UME Ad21+ @akashitaisake @waitrose @marussiabeveragesuk @135eastgin   Love your negronis?  What about a Japanese twist?  I'm all up for that and recently experimented with some negroni riffs using Akashi-Tai Umeshu (Plum Liqueur).   I first tried splitting the vermouth with Umeshu, sticking with an equal parts version, and whilst it was a great negroni, I felt the Umeshu needed to be more of the star in this cocktail so I switched up some of the ratios.   I settled on a sweeter recipe, which should appeal to a wider audience and those still getting used to bitter cocktails.  Although you will notice the bitter element is still fairly high, it's toned down by the Ume and Vermouth.  I even felt that this might not need much dilution, so go ahead and serve it up in a Nick and Nora if you are a seasoned negroni drinker!   NEGR-UME 25ml Umeshu 25ml Bitter eg Campari 12.5ml Sweet Vermouth 12.5ml @135eastgin Hyogo Dry Gin Stir with ice and serve on the rocks Garnish with lemon peel or preserved plums   If you know your gin, then you may have realised that 135 East Hyogo Gin is made by the same Master Brewer, Kimio Yonezawa, at the Akashi Sake Brewery and Kaikyo Distillery. It even has a splash of distilled Akashi-Tai Junmai sake in it, which makes it wonderfully smooth. It's a delicious gin and can be used in many classic gin cocktails.    Check out the shelves in your local Waitrose (or online!) as they now stock 3 Akashi-Tai Sake expressions (all very affordable), as well as 135 East Hyogo Gin.     #gin #negroni #negronilovers #plum #drinksathome #negroniriff #easyrecipe #plumliqueur #umeshu #cocktailrecipe #easycocktails #summerycocktails #cocktailsathome #homeentertaining #135easthyogogin #japaneseinspiredcocktail #akashitaisake #sake #japanesesake #waitrose #summerdrinks #ontherocks #foodies #aperitivo #cocktail #cocktailinspiration

SEPTEMBER BOX HAS LANDED Ad @ilovegindotcom This month is a dry month with a mystery selection of gin miniatures, paired with @franklinandsons tonics. If you're a subscriber you would have received either HMS Mary Rose or KWV Cruxland gin alongside JJ Whitley Dry Gin. Fabulous looking minis which all make a delicious G&T. . . . . #gin #ginandtonic #ginsubscription #tryaminituesday #miniaturemonday

You're gorgeous; no you are...🩷 #gifted It's Friday, I'm done train commuting and ready for feet up on the sofa with a decent bevvie in hand. @gorgeousscottishgin does not disappoint. It doesn't stop at the elegant bottle with silver vinolok stopper...the liquid inside is also gorgeous in more ways than one. I've not faffed with a cocktail as this is a gin that stands up superbly in a simple gin and tonic. I am more than happy to recommend it to anyone and can't wait to share it with friends. Thank you Gail for sending me a bottle to try. 🩷 . . . . . . #gin #scottishgin #gorgeousscottishgin #ginabdtonic #gandt #friyay #weekendvibes #jobdone

FRI-YAY 🌞 Looking forward to putting my feet up this weekend and doing nothing! May even shake up a few cocktails if I can be bothered! Have a great weekend everyone and hope your Friday is without dramas! 🤞 . . . . . . #itstheweekend #cocktails #friyay #homebar #cocktailsathome #easyrecipes #ugc #imbibe #weekendvibes #gin #relax

MAI TAI Ad21+ @duo_rum @brewdogofficial It’s been a while since I shook up one of these and having both white and dark (in this case I’m using spiced) rum to play with, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to share a classic Tiki cocktail.   The name of this cocktail was allegedly taken from maita’i, a Tahitian word meaning good or excellence.  It also featured in the 1961 Elvis Presley film, Blue Hawaii. Mai Tai 30ml Duo White Rum 30ml Dark Rum – I’ve used Duo Spiced Rum 15ml Cointreau 7.5ml Orgeat 30ml Lime Juice 7.5ml Simple Syrup Shake all ingredients apart from the dark/spiced rum, which you float on top of the cocktail. Enjoy! . . . . . . #DuoRum #BrewDog #RumCocktails #cocktails #cocktaillover #RumLover #Rum #homebartender #cocktailsathome #easyrecipes #cocktailrecipes #SpicedRum #Pineapple #maitai #tikicocktails #tikiculture

SOMETHING FOR THE WEEKEND Ad21+ Umeshu is a sake liqueur which is made from plums or "ume" in Japanese.  The plums are macerated in Ginjo sake for 6 months and then aged in enamel tanks for 2 years.  It's absolutely delicious chilled or on ice and has sweet notes of cherries, plums and almonds.  Akashi-Tai have launched three sakes in Waitrose this month and you can now purchase their range in-store and online and experiment with various serves at home. I'll be sharing a couple of easy cocktail recipes soon, so keep watching for some inspiration and in the meantime, don't hesitate to grab a bottle if you're passing your local Waitrose!  Keep it chilled and try it neat or on ice.  It's very more-ish! . . . . . . . . .  #akashitaisake #sake #japanesesake #waitrose #summerdrinks #ontherocks #foodies #aperitivo #cocktail #cocktailinspiration #bottleenvy #umeshu #plumliqueur

POUR DECISIONS 🫗 Recap of summer cocktails and good decisions! 😜 . . . . . . . . . #cocktails #pourdecisions #reels #summercocktails #outout #drinksathome #mygarden #homebar

BLUE SKY SATURDAY 🩵💙 The sun is out today and promises a good weekend with lots of blue skies, so I thought I'd share a blue cocktail collage! Have a great weekend everyone! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #beyourownbartender #cocktailclass #easyrecipes #beverages #mixdrinks #gin  #gincocktails #cocktailnight #aperitivo #eggwhitecocktails #gincocktails #cocktailrecipe #gindrinks  #ginstagram #cocktailsathome #cocktailtime  #cocktailhour #imbibegram #homemixology #ginfluencer #blue #blues #bluecocktails #justiceforblue #bluecuracao #indigo

CELEBRATION NEGRONI ❤️ Ad @rockrosegin Ending the week with a simple serve and raising my glass to Martin, Claire and Mr Mackintosh on celebrating 10 years of distilling amazing spirits. It's a fantastic achievement given the current climate and I know you all join me in wishing them, and their team, many more years doing what they love and treating us to more editions of their award winning spirits. Slàinte Mhath! . . . . . . . . . . . . #gin #negroni #rockrosegin #dunnetbaydistillery #scottishgin #perfectserve #negronitime #negronitime #negronilovers @springandtonicpr

FUN FACT FRIDAY The Garibaldi, not to be confused with the biscuit, was named after the famous Italian military general and created to remember the unification of northern and southern Italy; Orange juice from Sicily and Campari Bitter from Milan. It's best made with fresh orange juice and shaken till it's super fluffy and built in a highball glass. Have you tried or made one before?

COALTOWN SOUR Ad @kingsbarnsdistillery Coaltown is Kingsbarns Distillery's newest single malt whisky, which is matured exclusively in ex-peated casks. The casks impart a range of sweet, smoky flavours which works exceptionally well in a simple whisky sour. 2oz Whisky 0.75oz Lemon Juice 0.5oz Agave or sugar syrup Egg white or other foamer Angostura Bitters Garnish with maraschino cherries If you aren't familiar with their spirits, do check out their website and especially their range of @darnleysgin Thank you so much to their team for sending me a bottle to try. I look forward to experimenting further with it. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #cocktailrecipes #summerdrinks #whiskysour #prettydrinks #cocktail #cocktails #drinks #mixdrinks #drinkdrankdrunk #bartender #homebar #mixology #whisky #scottish #mixologist #cocktailsofinstagram #cocktailhour #craftcocktails #classiccocktails #cocktailrecipes #instadrinks #drinksofinstagram  #liquidalchemist

FIGGY DELIGHT If you follow my stories you'll know the dramas I've had with squirrels eating my entire first crop before it ripened but I'm hopeful with the second crop and current weather! I will have homegrown figs 🤞 In the meantime resharing a figgy cocktail which I think I may just make again this weekend! 50 ml Bourbon 25 ml Fig Leaf Liqueur 25ml Lemon Juice Sugar or honey syrup to taste...adjust according to the sweetness of your liqueur. Stir with ice and strain into a pretty glass. Enjoy. #figwatch #fig #bourbon #cocktail #throwbackthursday #throwback #cocktailrecipe #mixology #bourboncocktails #summerdrinks #homebar #liqueur #lemons #garnish #garnishgame

PASSION FRUIT DAIQUIRI Ad @aztecgoldrum Hailing all the way from Panama, Aztec Gold Rum has two editions; Charred Sugarcane and Coconut & Pineapple. They were kind enough to send me the Charred Sugarcane and a few recipe cards which I used for inspiration for this cocktail. It may look like a PSM but it certainly isn't! 2 passionfruits...save half for a garnish and use pulp of the remainder 60ml Rum 15ml Lime Juice 15ml Syrup Shake together with ice and double strain. Enjoy! . . . #rum #aztecrum #charredsugarcane #daiquiri #cocktails #rumcocktails #mixology #creator #contentcreator #drinksphotography #panama #goldrum

CHAMPAGNE TEA FOR TWO Ad/PR Thank you to the team at @brownsbrasserie for an amazing afternoon tea including delicious champagne cocktails and the tastiest of sandwiches and cakes. Afternoon tea is available between 3 and 5pm daily at their restaurants and you can upgrade your experience with champagne or as we did, champagne cocktails. Everything was so tasty and beautifully presented and the staff could not have been more attentive. They can cater to your dietary requirements if you ask and they keep topping up your choice of tea as well, so you can take your time and enjoy every morsel! Did we leave any crumbs? I'll leave you to guess! It's been a while since I've had a formal afternoon tea like this and it's now firmly on the list of things to do more often. It's the perfect afternoon out, especially this time of year! PS. Highly recommend the Champagne Cosmos! 🥂 #champagne #afternoontea #brownsbrasserie #windsor #cocktsils #girlsdayout #teatime #scones #victoriasponge #sandwiches #foodporn #foodie #whatdiet #cakes #puddongs #savouries #teafortwo #funday #thingstodoinwindsor #afternoonteainwindsor

AUGUST SUBSCRIPTION BOX Ad @ilovegindotcom This month's delivery has arrived! Just in time for G&TS this weekend! @tarsierspirit @pangogin @doubledutchdrinks #gin #ginsubscriptionbox #craftgin #ginandtonic

THE BEES KNEES 🐝 A firm favourite and very easy cocktail to shake up! The added bonus is it's medicinal too! 😆 What's your favourite honey-based cocktail? 🍯 . . . . . . . #gin #gindrinks #cocktails #cocktailrecipes #summerdrinks #ginsour #beesknees #prettydrinks #cocktail #cocktails #drinks #mixdrinks #drinkdrankdrunk #bartender #homebar #mixology #honey #mixologist #cocktailsofinstagram #cocktailhour #craftcocktails #classiccocktails #cocktailrecipes

GIN JUDGING @tgcawards @the_gin_cooperative Samples have arrived safely...let the tasting begin! There are some interesting Navy Strength gins in my batch as well as some London Dry. As judges we try neat and then with tonic to get an overall feeling for the gins. Good luck to all the brands who entered and happy tasting to my fellow judges. #ginjudge #gin #scottishgin #gincompetitions #lovemyjob

GIN CO-OPERATIVE AWARDS 🏆 It's nearly time to tease the taste buds again for this year's judging of Scottish Gins for @tgcawards Scotland produces some of the finest gins and I can't wait to get tasting. Thank you Martin for inviting me to judge again this year. Look forward to the arrival of all the samples! @the_gin_cooperative #gin #scottish #scottishgin #ginjudge #tgcawards

SIP, STIR, SPRITZ Ad A spritz is perfect for the heatwave we are having so yesterday was time to open the Cocchi and pour a simple vermouth and tonic to enjoy in the garden. Cocchi Vermouth di Torino is still produced according to the original recipe and has layers of fruity and herbal richness which makes it perfect in numerous cocktails, or for sipping on its own. Available to purchase at @waitrose @cocchi1891 @cocchi_uk @specialitybrand #cocchi #cocktails #vermouth #sipstirspritz #waitrosedrinks #waitrose

Keeping it real! 😆 I cannot be the only one! Vote below and let me know what you think in comments! #instagramvsreality #fakeittillyoumakeit #garden #silkflowers #peonies #summerishere #mygardentoday #lifeofaninfluencer #reels #reelitfeelit

EASY DOES IT ☕ A fairly new kid on the block, but a brand that is taking the Espresso Martini game to the next level ....@cafesololiqueur They recently launched their RTD which is not a shy one with ABV at 15% and it comes in a beautifully branded 125ml can. Chill, shake and pour...couldn't be easier! Personally I think this is delicious...there's a hit of alcohol but it's well balanced with coffee, sweetness and lots of creaminess. Definitely beats making one from scratch myself! Well done to my friend @hollyhwood who played a big part in getting this product to market! 😘 Gifted with no obligation to post #coffee #cafesolo #espressomartini #coldbrew #espresso #rtd #cannedcocktails #weekendserve #saturdaydrinks #newproduct #coffeeliqueur

TO SNACK OR NOT TO SNACK If you aren't adding a snack to your Negroni are you even drinking your Negroni correctly? Unpopular opinion or not? Vote below 👇

IT'S FRIDAY INDEED Ad Here's a quick and easy serve with a little twist! A liquorice twist! 🖤 Deeds have cleverly blended liquorice into their rum to create a dark and delicious blend which pairs perfectly with cherry cola. If you don't have any cherry flavour cola, a little splash of maraschino liqueur will work too with original cola. Stir and garnish with some cherries, mint and enjoy. Happy weekend everyone! 🖤 . . . . . . #rum #cola #rumandcola #rumandcoke #darkrum #easyserve #friday #itstheweekend #cocktails #imbibe #bestcocktails #topcocktails #rumcocktails #liquorice #pontefractcakes #coins

NATIONAL TEQUILA DAY #tequilatequila It's time to crack out the margarita glasses and shake up a few cocktails! Do you like classic margaritas or those with a twist? #tequiladay #tequila #margarita #cocktails

🦢WHAT DO YOU CALL A GROUP OF SWANS? Answers 👇in comments or vote! #justforfun #swans #feedingtime #windsor #riverthames

ALL BAR ONE with LITTLE MOONS Ad/PR If you are wanting delicious food and cocktails then head down to your local All Bar One. Their limited edition summer cocktails are delicious and highly recommended. They have a fabulous menu and everything we tried was super tasty and perfect alongside the cocktails. As we chose to have a late lunch we only selected snacks plates and kept things light, but they are generous portions, so we didn't go away hungry. Thank you to the team that looked after us at Windsor ...we will definitely be back!

PRETTY IN PINK 🦩 Let's give this 1 second reel a try and see how many views I get! 😜 Comment below of you like pink cocktails! 🩷 #cocktails #imbibe #pink #crushedice #1second #viral #reelsinstagram

IT'S THE WEEKEND 🌞 Looks like it is going to be a scorcher today so stay hydrated and slap on the SPF! An icy cold Bramble is the perfect serve today! #friday #gin #bramble #blackberry #cocktailsinthegarden

STRAWBERRIES & CHOCOLATE 🍓🍫 It's Wimbledon Week so revisting a favourite Negroni riff. This recipe used equal parts strawberry gin, campari and splitting rose vermouth with white creme de cacao syrup. . . . . . . #negroni #negroniriff #cocktails #strawberry #wimbledon