Time to Double Down for Hemingway’s ‘Papa Doble’
“That drink looks a little too girly for me,” my dad said, as I begged him to take a sip of my …
‘Prohibition Had Been Repealed And Almost Nobody Was Sorry’
Happy anniversary to the end of the “noble experiment.”
Bistrotheque: Brunch and Cocktails for #Instagramers
I admit it: the hipsters know where to brunch in London. Bistrotheque at 23–27 Wadeson Street in E2 is a part of …
Casamigos: Where Can I Get George Clooney’s Tequila?
I nearly cried when I first saw George Clooney selling his soul as the face of Nespresso. Why George? Why? I am …
Scandapolitan: My Favourite Cocktail at Nordic Bar
Muddled raspberries and passion fruit shaken with vanilla and raspberry vodkas, Cointreau, passion fruit syrup and lingonberry juice strained into a frozen …
The Nordic Caipirinha: My Second Favourite Cocktail at Nordic Bar
Freshly muddled lime wedges mixed with a touch of coconut and lime syrup crushed ice and a large shot of aquavit. As …
Morning Frost: My Third Favourite Cocktail at Nordic Bar
Fresh ginger, apple juice, vanilla syrup apple vodka and apple sourz served in a frozen martini glass. Made to order at Nordic …
Nordic Bar: After 6 Years in London It Lost Its Accent
“Morten Harket is my dad. A-ha!” “The exhaust on my Volvo is very warm.” “Do these ring any bells?” I asked the …
Three Bells: Did I Mention I Love Airport Bars?
I may have mentioned once or twice that I love airport bars. Unfortunately today I was not preparing for a new adventure …
Bloom: A Lightly Floral Gin
It was free cocktail night in St. Martin’s Courtyard in Covent Garden. The drink on tap was Bloom gin and tonic with …