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Halloween Cocktail Recipes To Get In The Mood

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Pumpkin-Spiced Vodka Tonic

50 ml Dutch Barn Orchard Vodka | 15 ml Pumpkin Spiced Syrup | 100 ml Tonic Water | 3 Dashes of Orange Bitters 
Combine all the ingredients (except the syrup) in a tumbler glass. Drizzle the syrup over the top and stir. Garnish with a snapped cinnamon stick and a wedge of fresh orange. 
Dutch Barn Orchard Vodka – ABV: 40%, RRP from £30 for 70 cl, available nationwide from dutchbarn.com, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Morrisons, Amazon and other good retailers  

Newly Launched – Dutch Barn Ginger Spiced Vodka 

This new expression is the perfect addition to Halloween celebrations. Whether you bring it as a gift or enjoy it with friends, Dutch Barn Ginger Spiced Vodka is made with fresh organic ginger juice and designed to make bar-quality cocktails with zero fuss. 
Dutch Barn Vodka has partnered with The Donkey Sanctuary, supporting donkey welfare,  and is donating 25% of profits from every bottle to this great charity, which helps give donkeys better lives, every day. 
Dutch Barn Ginger Spiced Vodka –  ABV: 38%, RRP: £32 for 70 cl, available exclusively at DutchBarn.com

Renais Gin

Winter Citrus Punch 
30 ml Renais | 15 ml Blood Orange Juice | 15 ml Clementine Juice | 15 ml Pink Grapefruit Juice | 15 ml Lemon Juice | 10 ml Cinnamon Syrup |15 ml Ginger Syrup | 60 ml Cold Brewed Earl Grey 
Add all ingredients to a bottle and pop it in the fridge. To serve, pour over ice and garnish with a fresh orange wedge and a toasted cinnamon stick. 
Renais Gin – ABV: 40%, RRP: £45 for 70cl, available from Renais, Waitrose, Master Of Malt and Amazon

Cotswolds Distillery 

The Devils Share 
45 ml Cotswolds Single Malt Whisky | 25 ml Lemon Juice | 15 ml Cotswolds Amaro | 15 ml Honey Syrup | 7.5 ml Red Wine 


Place all ingredients except the red wine into an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake and strain into an ice-filled rocks glass. Drizzle red wine over the cocktail and ice to create a ‘bleeding’ effect in the glass. 

Cotswolds Distillery Signature Single Malt Whisky –  ABV: 46%, RRP from: £46 for 70cl, available from Waitrose, Tesco and Amazon.

EMILY IN PARIS Premium Ready-To-Drink Kir Royal Cocktail Launches in the UK

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Quintessential Brands have launched a delicious and stylish premium kir royale ready-to-drink cocktail, Chamère, in collaboration with EMILY IN PARIS. Created by executive producer Darren Star. Season 4 part two is on Netflix now.

Chamère 250ml can – RRP £4 per can. Available to order in a case of 12 x 250ml cans for £48 from neatandshaken.com

Chamère 200ml bottle – RRP £7.95 per 200ml bottle. Available to order in a case of 6 x 200ml bottles for £47.70 from neatandshaken.com

During Season 3 of EMILY IN PARIS, Emily tasted and loved the French cocktail kir royale and pitched it as an RTD to her agency clients. Consumers picked up on the idea of a ready-to-drink version of the French cocktail and the kir royale became one of the most searched for cocktails online, with consumers suggesting this could be the new Spritz, becoming an overnight viral sensation. 

The new Chamère ready-to-drink cocktail is 10.5% ABV and is available in cans and bottles in the UK.The 250ml can and the 20cl bottles feature the words ‘kir royal’ which is the French spelling of kir royale. The packaging was developed in collaboration with Paramount and Sunhouse Creative agency.

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Flirt with your senses this Valentine’s Day: Explore Xīn and Voltaire’s frozen sorbet cocktails

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Love is in the air, and Xīn and Voltaire are poised to redefine romance this Valentine’s Day with their indulgent collection of frozen sorbet cocktails, bringing the joy, sophistication, and unforgettable sensory experiences to every date night and galentines celebrations this year. 

These sorbet cocktails taste great and are deliciously alcoholic. They also look great. There are a decadent and stylish treat for a moment of joy.

Xīn and Voltaire has reimagined the way we enjoy cocktails, offering creatively conceived, luxuriously crafted frozen sorbet cocktails that cater to every palate. By harnessing innovative technology and cutting-edge science, Xīn and Voltaire has made it possible to freeze alcohol at a higher ABV, ensuring that for the first time, the complex flavours of bar-quality cocktails are preserved in a frozen format, and elevated with the texture and mouthfeel of a sorbet.  

This Valentine’s Day, Xīn and Voltaire invite cocktail enthusiasts to create enchanting moments with their loved ones. Whether it’s a unique gift for a special someone or the perfect low-maintenance, yet elevated welcome drink to a galentines soirée, Xīn and Voltaire’s signature serves are sure to steal the spotlight; savour straight from the tub and serve with a spoon, or scoop into champagne coupes and top with prosecco for an at-home twist on the classic Sgroppino.  

With a diverse menu of four vegan, low-calorie and gluten-free frozen sorbet cocktails, each blend is sure to cater to various palates and captivate the senses. From the floral and elegant notes of Florian, the vibrant combination of dark rum, coconut liqueur and mango in Alphonse, the effervescent Giselle with mezcal and raspberry for a twist on the classic margarita, and finally Aurelie’s warming winter notes of wood and caramel released from single malt whisky and amaretto.  

Xīn and Voltaire’s on-demand delivery and personalised orders make it easy to enjoy these unique frozen sorbet cocktails in the comfort of your own home. Priced at £9 per cocktail, or £32.40 for their Taster Collection and Love Sharing Collection Boxes. Simply add to basket, select the preferred delivery date and the products will arrive at your door already frozen.  

You can also share the joy with an elevated date night at Sabine Rooftop Bar, where Xīn and Voltaire has partnered to create the ultimate Lover’s Week. The secret garden in the clouds is an oasis from The City, allowing guests to be transported to a hidden space away from the busy London streets, and where you can enjoy beautiful views of St Paul’s. Incorporating a bespoke Valentine’s menu running from 13th-17thFebruary, expect the immaculate setting to be accompanied by indulgent sorbet cocktails, sharing plates and entertainment.  

For more information about Xīn and Voltaire’s revolutionary sorbet cocktails and to discover the perfect addition to your Valentine’s Day celebrations, visit www.xinandvoltaire.com 

Three Easy Mocktails from Blake Lively’s Betty Buzz Soft Drinks 

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One of the best things about being an editor is the opportunity to try lots of exciting things. I love Blake Lively’s films and was excited to try her range of drinks, Betty Buzz.
The range is gorgeous. They look great and taste even better. They are fresh and original. Almost like they have been home made. I will definitely try them again in the future. Here are three mocktail ideas from Betty Buzz.

Betty Buzz is made with fresh ingredients, free from artificial preservatives, sweeteners, colours and flavours, resulting in the perfect mixers for easy at home mocktails. 

Betty Buzz Ginger Apple 

1/2 bottle Betty Buzz Ginger Beer | 50ml Cloudy Apple Juice | 15ml Lemon Juice | Cinnamon Syrup | Apple Fan 

Combine ice, apple juice, lemon juice and cinnamon syrup. Shake well and strain into a Collins glass over fresh ice. Pour Betty Buzz Ginger Beer over top. Garnish with an apple fan

Betty Buzz Ginger Beer – Clean, fresh ginger taste with the perfect balance of spice and bubbles. 
RRP:  From £2.50 per 266 ml bottle 
Available from: Whole Foods Market

Betty Buzz Sparkling Grapefruit Spicy Sparkling Faux – Loma

1/2 Bottle Betty Buzz Sparkling Grapefruit | 15ml Lime Juice | 3-4 Jalapeño Slice 

Salt the rim of the glass (if desired). Fill shaker with ice, jalapeños and lime juice. Close and shake generously to combine. Pour into a lowball glass over ice and top with Betty Buzz Sparkling Grapefruit. Garnish with jalapeño slices

Betty Buzz Sparkling Grapefruit – made with 24% real Pink Grapefruit juice this delivers a tangy, lightly sweet and fresh citrus hit. 
RRP: From £1.80 per 150ml can and £2.50 per 266ml bottle and as a multiple pack from Amazon  24 x 150 ml cans from £29.99

Betty Buzz Lemon Lime Flirty Shirley 

1/2 Bottle Betty Buzz Sparkling Lemon Lime | Splash of Grenadine | Cherry 

Add ice to a highball glass and add a splash of Grenadine. Pour Betty Buzz Sparkling Lemon Lime over top. Stir together gently. Garnish with cherryBetty Buzz Sparkling Lemon Lime – Refreshing with deliciously authentic flavours
RRP: From £1.80 per 150ml can and £2.50 per 266 ml bottle and as a multiple pack from Amazon  24 x 150 ml cans from £29.99

Frost Loves: Your Christmas Party Essential – The Cocktail Society

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I used to hate ready made alcoholic drinks but The Cocktail Society definitely changed that. They taste great and look stylish. Perfect for gifts, stocking fillers, or for yourself.

Heading to a party and wanting to bring something a bit more exciting than a box of chocolates? The Cocktail Society offer the full range of award-winning, bar-quality cocktails in beautifully packaged 200ml and 500ml bottles, making the perfect gift for cocktail aficionados. 

RPP: £12.00 – £26.00 for 200ml – 500ml Bottles. Available from The Cocktail Society

The Best Christmas Winter Cocktails By Lixir Drinks

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It’s no secret we love cocktails at Frost. ONE of the best things about Christmas is the gorgeous and indulgent food and drinks that we can enjoy, guilt free, in the name of celebration and these Christmas cocktails by Lixir drinks will not fail to disappoint! Lixir have opened their drinks cabinet and bought you the best seasonal flavours, that not only taste divine but will visibly impress your guests, all with limited effort. 

Christmas Negroni

Ingredients:

  • Lixir Blood Orange & Cinnamon Tonic 
  • Gin 25ml
  • Campari 25ml
  • Lillet 25ml
  • Garnish with dehydrated orange & a candy cane 

Instructions:

1. Add the Gin, Campari and Lillet into a mixing glass. 

2. Stir for 1-2 minutes 

3. Pour over ice into a short Tumblr. 

4. Top up with Lixir Blood Orange & Cinnamon Tonic

5. Garnish with dehydrated orange and a candy cane

White Margarita

Ingredients:

  • Lixir Classic Indian Tonic 
  • Coconut syrup 25ml
  • Milk/ Oat milk 100ml
  • Silver tequila 50ml
  • Triple sec 20ml
  • Lime juice 15ml
  • Coconut rim around glass
  • Garnish with Cranberries & Lime 

Instructions:

1. Caught the rim of the glass with lime juice

2. Add the coconut flakes to the rim

3. In a shaker pour the milk/oat milk, tequila, triple sec, lime then add ice. 

4. After shaking pour into highball glass full of ice

5. Top with Lixir Classic Indian tonic to lengthen & lightly stir

5. Garnish with lime wheel and cranberries

Santa’s Bellini (Lower ABV)

Ingredients:

  • Lixir Rhubarb & Ginger Tonic 50ml
  • Prosecco 50ml
  • Sugar 25ml
  • Garnish with Mint leaves and some Jazzie sprinkles 

Instructions:

1. Combine Lixir Rhubarb & Ginger Tonic, prosecco and sugar into a shaker

2. Shake for about 2- 3 minutes

3. Then slowly pour into a flute glass

4. Garnish with mint leaves and jazzie sprinkles

Gingerbread Martini 

Ingredients:

  • Lixir Ginger Beer or Lixir Ginger Ale 
  • Vodka 50ml
  • Fresh lime juice 20ml
  • Ginger syrup 25ml
  • Garnish with Biscuit/ shortbread crumbs around rim

Instructions:

1. Add into the shaker the vodka, fresh lime juice and ginger syrup

2. Shake aggressively

3. Then pour into a chilled martini glass

4. Top with Lixir Ginger Ale or Lixir Ginger Beer

4. Garnish with Biscuit crumb rim

Photo credit @RGNproduction

Drinks development @private_mixologist

Frost Loves LAIBA and Maxim Schulte

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LAIBA Special Edition #01, a cocktail set created by world-renowned Maxim Schulte, formerly of The American Bar at The Savoy and currently the head bartender at KOL Mezcaleria, London.

In just 30 seconds, start to finish, you can make a delicious cocktail; just shake, add ice, serve and enjoy – the easiest way to be your own bartender.

The LAIBA Special Edition #01 is the complete cocktail experience, delivered to your door. This is the ultimate six-bottle cocktail set including three bottles of both of Maxim’s bespoke cocktails, the Oriental Reviver and the Piña Colada Old-Fashioned.

Maxim Schulte says: “My LAIBA Special Edition reflects my experience previously in Bangkok, Hong Kong and Macau, really showcasing Asian flavours and what they can do in a cocktail.”


ORIENTAL REVIVER
“A twist on possibly my all-time favourite classic, The Corpse Reviver No. 2, invented in the American Bar at The Savoy. We have gin, a little bit of Triple Sec and then we have mandarin. The mandarin replacing the citrus is connected to my past of working for a long time in Asia and really loving the continent, the people, the culture and the flavours.”
– MAXIM SCHULTE

PIÑA COLADA OLD-FASHIONED
“The Piña Colada Old-Fashioned is a riff on my absolute favourite tropical summer drink. I say, if you don’t like a Piña Colada, you have to be either allergic to coconut or pineapple. I love to have an amazing, refreshing Piña Colada on a hot day, but with this version you can have it literally any day. Rum, pineapple, coconut; a little bit of sweet and sour.”
– MAXIM SCHULTE

Priced at £59 for six 90ml bottles from LAIBA Beverages with free next day delivery.

The Cocktail Society – Perfect Last Minute Cocktail Gifts

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the cocktail society, cocktails, ready madeWith just over a week left until Christmas,  The Cocktail Society’s range of delicious and wonderfully simple bottled cocktails and cocktail kits will make the perfect present for anyone left on your gifting list. Order by midday on 22nd December for Christmas delivery.
The Cocktail Society are the UK’s leading cocktail delivery and cocktail subscription box service. With a range on offer that includes everything from cocktail gift sets, bottled cocktails and cocktail discovery subscriptions.
Cocktail Kits
 
The Cocktail Society cocktail-making kits include all the ingredients needed to make the world’s most popular cocktails, as well as an item of cocktail-making equipment, a snack and a recipe card.
The full range includes:
Pornstar Martini Cocktail Kit | Espresso Martini Cocktail Kit | Negroni Cocktail Kit | Old Fashioned Cocktail Kit
RRP: £39.00. Available from: The Cocktail Society 
Bottled Cocktails
The Cocktail Society’s bottled cocktails are the perfect gift for cocktail lovers and are made with premium ingredients, taste delicious and are beautifully designed.
The Cocktail Society’s bottled cocktails are created by bartenders, who have mixed each bottle at their HQ in Oxford. The Cocktail Society drinks are made with clean ingredients without additives and taste as delicious as they would if made in a top bar or restaurant.
The Cocktail Society work with brands such as Chase Distillery, Buffalo Trace, The Missing Bean and Gibson’s Organic Liqueurs to create their products.

THE BOTTLED COCKTAIL RANGE:

Coconut & Kaffir Lime Leaf Daiquiri – ABV: 16.4% | Hibiscus & Elderflower Martini Bottled Cocktail – ABV: 18% |  Negroni Bottled Cocktail – ABV: 19.30% | Oak Aged Sloe Negroni – ABV: 18% | Passion Fruit Martini Bottled Cocktail – ABV: 14% | Tommy’s Margarita Bottled Cocktail – ABV: 18.30% | Salted Caramel Espresso Martini – ABV: 17% | Smoked Old Fashioned – ABV: 24%

RPP: £12.00 – £28.00. Available from The Cocktail Society