I\’m adding to my own personal wishlist for this year, and started going through some of the latest cocktail books on the market this year. There\’s a few that have caught my eye recently, including:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nArtisanal Cocktails by Scott Beattie\r\n\r\nThis looks like it\’s right up my alley, especially with the crafting and playing in the \”lab\” Simon and I keep talking about.  Something to play with, something to create. Recipes that will impress foodie friends and cocktail nerds alike.\r\n\r\nI generally take a look at a recipe like this and start to think about how the flavours will meld and then start …read more

I’ve been talking to Simon, one of my favourite bartenders at Voya a lot recently about their (and my) upcoming “12 Drinks of Christmas” specials and features. I’ve been thinking about playing around with mint and creamy flavours and so far, although we haven’t been “into the lab” yet, (but we’re hoping to go play sometime this week) here’s a few of the things that I’ve been talking about and thinking aout.
Peppermint Twist Candy Cane Martini
Vanilla ice cream
White Creme de Menthe
Giffard Vanilla Syrup
Blend and serve in a chilled martini glass with either a crushed candy cane rim, or just float …read more