The Cocktail Lovers The Cocktail Lovers

Every day’s a school day here at cocktail towers – and, as ever, we’ve enjoyed our lessons on the people, places and products featured in this episode.
We’ve learned about The Heart Cut, the single cask, small batch spirits company founded by Georgie Bell and her partner Fabio; been tutored on armagnac courtesy of Marquis de Montesquieu armagnac and genned up on sharpening our tastebuds by studying Mandy Naglich’s book How To Taste – a guide to discovering flavour and savouring life.
Our bar pick is Wacky Wombat where we get a geography lesson on the flavours of Australia by way of the fun but tasty menu devised by founder Nico de Soto and inspired by his travels.
Lastly, we speak to Aurélie Panhelleux who gives a masterclass on creating inclusive cocktail menus, cocktails in Paris and the art of hospitality as she talks us through the three fabulous iterations of her maritime focused CopperBay bars : one in Paris, another in Marseille and the brand new spot in the chic home-from- home just of Champs Elysee – Hotel Lancaster.

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What we're mixing:
Oaxaca Old Fashioned
45ml reposado tequila
15ml mezcal
1 bar spoon agave nectar
2 dashes Angostura aromatic bitters
Orange peel to garnish
Method:
Add the liquid ingredients into an Old Fashioned glass filled with ice. Stir until chilled. Squeeze a piece of orange peel over the glass to express the oils and serve.
Featured in this episode:
CopperBay
CopperBay at Hotel Lancaster
How To Taste – a guide to discovering flavour and savouring life Hotel Lancaster
Marquis de Montesquieu armagnac
The Heart Cut
Wacky Wombat

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We’re on an international journey in this episode. First, we head to warming climes for the new, limited-edition Equiano Ominira – a special blend of rums from the Caribbean and Africa. Then from one of Japan’s coldest regions, we’re tasting the delicious Toku Saké.
As for our book, we’re opening up 101 Cocktails to try before you die from Belgium born, Madrid based, Francois Monti
Back in London’s Soho we drop into the brand new incarnation of Three Sheets, from Max and Noel Venning and finally, we return to Japan, this time to Tokyo, as we catch up with our guest – the fabulous Holly Graham who tells us about her new bar, Tokyo Confidential.

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What we're mixing:
Dirty Martini
60ml vodka
10ml dry vermouth
10ml olive brine
1 or 3 pitted olives to garnish
Method:
Stir liquid ingredients over ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with 1-3 pitted olives pierced on to a cocktail stick.
'101 cocktails to try before you die' by François Monti
Equiano Ominira Rum
Three Sheets Bar
Tokyo Confidential
Toku Sake

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Our inaugural episode of the season is pretty damned special, it's the first one where you can watch as well as llisten in to our featured interviewee. And it's a good one, where award-winning film director Paul Feig tells us about making movies, how and why he created a gin and how to make the perfect Martini.
But before the chat, we review two products from Scotland: the brand new, super-stylish The Aberturret gin and the Bruichladdich, the new face of single malt whiskies. Our book choice deserves a drum roll all its own, it's The Connaught Bar – recipes and iconic creations by the fabulous Agostino Perrone, with Giorgio Bargiani and Maura Milia.
Then from the drinks behind one of our favourite five-star hotel bars in London, we head to Birmingham for the fab cocktails and kitchen party vibes at Passing Fancies. All in all, it's good to be back!

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What we're mixing:
Gimlet
60ml London Dry Gin
15ml freshly squeezed lime juice
15ml sugar syrup (1:1)
Method:
Shake over ice and strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.
Artingsall's Brilliant London Dry Gin
Bruichladdich – The Classic Laddie
The Aberturret Gin
The Connaught Bar – recipes and iconic creations by Agostino Perrone with Giorgio Bargiani and Maura Milia
Passing Fancies Bar
Cocktail Time! The ultimate guide to grown up fun by Paul Feig
Matt Arnold Bigging Up Birmingham Bars
With thanks to Hue & Cry Agency for the venue
Riedel for glassware

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It's the last episode of season six and have we got a great interview for you! We head over to New York to catch up with one of our absolute favourite bartenders/owners/humans, the one, the only Steve Schneider, talking about his latest venture, Sip & Guzzle.
But before we hear from Steve, we're doing the usual: opening up bottles, dipping into a book and heading off to a cocktail bar to sample its goodies. The products in question are Linie Aquavit, a caraway-based spirit which dates back to 1805, then we put Ben Branson's Seasn Cocktail Bitters to the test, seeing what characteristics the two very distinct bottles bring to non-alcoholic and spirit forward drinks.
Our book choice this week is Aperitif by Kate Hawkins and our bar review sees us falling for Dram, the recently opened, tardis-like spot in London's Soho.
As mentioned, our interview is with the absolute G that is Steve Schneider. He tells us why he's happy to be back behind the bar and why we should all be heading to New York to experience both Sip & Guzzle, the two unique experiences on offer in the brand new site he co-owns with fellow industry stalwart, Shingo Gokan.

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What we're mixing:
The Godfather
50ml whisky (Scotch or blended)
25ml amaretto
Orange peel, garnish
Method:
Stir all ingredients over ice and strain into a Rocks glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with an orange twist.
Aperitif by Kate Hawkins
Dram
Linie Aquavit
Seasn Cocktail Bitters
Sip & Guzzle

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It's our first episode of 2024, so we're giving a respectful nod to those going dry as well as those who are resolving to continue drinking alcohol – only better. Our two product reviews are a case in point: First we go all regal and head over to Highclerc Castle where they make a gin based around 10 botanicals found in the castle's Victorian orangery and monk's garden, then we pop the cork and bust out a fabulous alternative to Champagne and sparkling wine – REAL Peony Blush fermented tea.
John DeBary's 'Drink What You Want' is our book choice for anyone looking for inspiring drinks suggestions of the no/low or alcoholic varieties, ditto our bar pick which is the marvellous Nipperkin, a bijoux venue celebrating the best of British in the heart of Mayfair.
Then it's on to our guest,Tatiana Mercer, former BarChick and one of the very bright minds behind Three Spirit Drinks. Tune in to hear about how their products are changing the way people think about non-alcoholic drinks, thanks to their clever ways with flavoursome, functional ingredients.

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What we're mixing:
Bouvardier
30ml rye whiskey or bourbon
25ml sweet vermouth
25ml Campari
Method:
Stir all ingredients over ice and strain into a Rocks glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with an orange twist.
Drink What You Want by John DeBary
Highclerc Castle Gin
REAL Peony Blush Fermented Tea
Nipperkin
Three Spirit Drinks

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We're taking a trip down memory lane in this episode, looking back at some of our favourite bottles and bars that we've been fortunate enough to experience in the past year.
But first, we add two new products to our list: Belle De Brillet, a delicious pear and cognac liqueur and Stonewashed Cosmo, one of a limited-edition, ready-to-pour range from Mr Lyan x Whitebox cocktails.
What we're tasting:
Tayer Studios x Maya Njie
Amber + Sandalwood
(Tayer Aquavit, Ardbeg 10yo, Americano Cocchi, Muyu Vetiver Gris, Sandalwood, Perique Tobacco + Cedarwood)
Available from tayer-elementary.com

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Products included in this episode:
Ardray Blended Scotch Whisky
Botivo
Capreolus Distillery
The Lost Explorer Mezcal
The London Vermouth Co
Pod Pea Vodka
Renais Gin
Savoia Americano
Seventy One Gin
Bars included in this episode:
Barro Negro
Boadas
The Cambridge Public House
Double Chicken Please
Floreria Atlantico Barcelona
Foco
Handshake
Himkok
Igiea Terraza Bar
Kwant
Sastreria Martinez
Viajante87
What we're looking forward to:
Ajabu
The Schmucks
Sip & Guzzle
Tokyo Confidential
Twice Shy
Portobello Star


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