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Comment on A toast to Britain’s oldest bartender by Fiona Maclean

Fiona Maclean — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:28:49 +0000

what a lovely story! Haven’t been back to the savoy since it re-opened! must come and try your refurbished cocktails:)

Comment on L.T.D. at The Social by Cocktails: vacation libation inspiration | London-ON.info

Cocktails: vacation libation inspiration | London-ON.info — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:12:31 +0000

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Comment on FAIR. Quinoa Vodka, FAIR. Goji Liqueur & FAIR. Café Liqueur by Nathan Kearney

Nathan Kearney — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:20:50 +0000

Cool, glad to hear it! Funny, the FAIR. goji is now following me around! I thought I’d hop online and reply to you. Just last night, we were at the bar at Michael Mina in San Francisco and folks next to us ordered a Hudson whiskey cocktail on their menu, the original with Chery Heering, and one with the FAIR. goji instead of the Heering — I thought, “Hmm, that’s an interesting substitution…”

They thought so too, because the big group of like 6 people were doing some kind of taste-test and all of them, plus the bartender who created the drink, all agreed that goji was the winner by a long shot. Looks like I’ll need to try re-working some Blood and Sands at home now…

Comment on FAIR. Quinoa Vodka, FAIR. Goji Liqueur & FAIR. Café Liqueur by The Cocktail Lovers

The Cocktail Lovers — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 07:48:05 +0000

Thanks for the tip Nathan, it sounds delicious, we’ll definitely give it a try.

Comment on FAIR. Quinoa Vodka, FAIR. Goji Liqueur & FAIR. Café Liqueur by Nathan Kearney

Nathan Kearney — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 06:12:48 +0000

Ms S, I was totally with you on the goji… until I started using it as an amaro. Wow. I found this recipe online and, also being a gin hound like yourself, was very happy with the results and it gave me ideas on exquisite cocktails I can’t seem to pull off with any other ingredient. It’s just the kind of thing which has caused me to tag the product on google to see what other people come up with. Very fun. Definitely give it a try.
1.5 ounce FAIR. quinoa
0.75 ounce FAIR. goji
0.75 ounce Cynar
Stir, strain, old fashioned glass, block ice, orange peel.

Comment on Win copies of How To Drink at Christmas by Graham Rawlings "Christmas"

Graham Rawlings "Christmas" — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:20:48 +0000

Looking forward to the newsletter!

Comment on The Shop Kensal Rise, NW10 by Nick

Nick — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:31:03 +0000

Had there cocktails on Saturday and I couldn’t believe how good they were…and for the price! Really good concept and friendly service.. will definitely be recommending it to friends.

Comment on Floral Cocktail Recipes by The Cocktail Lovers

The Cocktail Lovers — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:16:46 +0000

Yes, there definitely will be a part 2 in spring/summer, so don’t be shy with your pomegranate juice recipes! In the meantime, Ms S is planning a detox in January, so please feel free to send through seasonal suggestions

Comment on Floral Cocktail Recipes by pomegranate juice distributor

pomegranate juice distributor — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:13:42 +0000

Very energetic post, I enjoyed that a lot. Will there be a part 2?

Really does anyone recognize or suggest Pure pomegranate for sale?

Comment on The Shop Kensal Rise, NW10 by The Cocktail Lovers

The Cocktail Lovers — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 08:50:08 +0000

We love it too. Maybe see you there!

Comment on The Shop Kensal Rise, NW10 by Chloe

Chloe — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:44:06 +0000

Been to this place at least 7 times, and will no doubt go there another 7 times in the next 2 months. Love everything about it.

Comment on Cocktails for Bonfire Night by The Cocktail Lovers

The Cocktail Lovers — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:33:01 +0000

Glad to hear it – enjoy!

Comment on Cocktails for Bonfire Night by Rach

Rach — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:19:13 +0000

I planned on mixing Corpse Reviver no 2s as a nod to halloween but now that Freixenet Guido is calling my name …

Comment on Penhaligon’s Juniper Sling by The Cocktail Lovers

The Cocktail Lovers — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:44:07 +0000

What a fabulous choice for a wedding scent. Have a fabulous day

Comment on Penhaligon’s Juniper Sling by alexandra

alexandra — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:26:38 +0000

I’ve just bought this to wear as my wedding scent – I’m wearing a 1930′s style slinky dress and we’re having a grouse-shooting inspired autnumnal picnic – think Gosford Park and Bright young things, with a bit of Jeeves and wooster thrown in. I was looking for a scent that would fit in with all of this and was passing Penhaligons today and there it was! art deco, decadent bottle – masculine in a fresh, peppery way – noticable and original. I like it very much – although you do have to wear a LOT of it, to get a real kick of the scent. I love the name and the juniper – you can really drink it in. The staff at penhaligons told me that it is created b ythe same perfumier that created Angel for thierry Mugler – another edible/taste orientated scent. It’s lush without being heady and flowery. I for one, will be wearing it and hoping that evokes the smell of one of Bertie Wooster’s damn fine fillies shimmying though a Charleston on the dance floor.

Comment on Good Godfrey’s Bar and Lounge at The Waldorf Hilton, WC2 by TopVodka

TopVodka — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:56:33 +0000

Hmm.stacks of great vodkas! what a great view!

Comment on Hawksmoor At Home by Lewis

Lewis — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 23:44:18 +0000

Glad you enjoyed it, now try the Beef Macaroni recipe if that doesn’t convince people that Richard Turner is a genius, I don’t know what will.

Comment on Hawksmoor Guildhall new cocktail menu by Lewis

Lewis — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 23:42:26 +0000

I can say, without a doubt, that the aperitif style drinks are all absolute winners… the Sinking Spritz (Rich’s version of a Venetian spritz with a twist) is one of the most enlivening I’ve tried, and the Vieux Carre is a wonderful alternative to a Manhattan that, before this year, I’d never even heard of. We’ve also got a special Breakfast-only cocktail list, including a DIY Bloody Mary buffet, juice blends, and some eye-openers like a Salty Dog and an old-school Black Velvet. Those city boys need something stiffer than a Starbucks to perk themselves up, after all

Comment on Hawksmoor Guildhall new cocktail menu by The Cocktail Lovers

The Cocktail Lovers — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 06:53:29 +0000

We loved all of the drinks we tried – each one was carefully considered, really well balanced and absolutely delicious. Can’t wait for you to open so we can try more.

Comment on Hawksmoor Guildhall new cocktail menu by Lewis

Lewis — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:46:00 +0000

Glad you tried and enjoyed the drinks . We (the staff at Guildhall) have started working our way through the menu today ourselves, and I think everyone will be pleasantly surprised at the new additions to the list. I think the Nuclear Banana Daiquiri will probably be the new Zombie, and the Treacle will definitely be my primary post-dinner suggestion. Do make sure you come in to whizz through the wine list too, we’ve got some amazingly well-priced and pretty unique drops by the glass (and some pretty mean enomatic machines to make sure our even more prestigious stuff we’ll offer stays super fresh).

Comment on Product Review: Tanqueray No. TEN by The Cocktail Lovers

The Cocktail Lovers — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 15:34:15 +0000

Thanks for the tip – we’ll be ordering a few bottles now!

Comment on Product Review: Tanqueray No. TEN by darrell roach

darrell roach — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 15:18:37 +0000

TANQUERAY – No Ten is available on the Sainsburys website for £22.39

Comment on The Shop Kensal Rise, NW10 by carl

carl — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 01:27:10 +0000

Overpriced? U having a laugh? 6.50 for cocktails is a good price anywhere. Very good too!

Comment on The Library Bar at The Lanesborough Hotel, Knightsbridge, SW1 by The Cocktail Lovers Review The Library | London Hotel News | Official daily news on London hotels |

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 16:48:09 +0000

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Comment on Diary Dates: September by The Cocktail Lovers

The Cocktail Lovers — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 06:16:07 +0000

Cocktails in watering cans – they’re perfect for you! They’d make the perfect Dirt & Martinis serve…

Comment on Diary Dates: September by Nicky

Nicky — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 20:19:14 +0000

Love the pic! That’s getting pinned to my Pinterest page right now. x

Comment on The Shop Kensal Rise, NW10 by The Cocktail Lovers

The Cocktail Lovers — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 07:26:02 +0000

Glad you had a good time there Zack – Luke and Ben have put so much in to the venture and really want it to be a place for the community, so we hope they continue to well.
Like you, if this was our local we’d be very happy indeed.

Comment on The Shop Kensal Rise, NW10 by Zack

Zack — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 23:17:10 +0000

I went to the shop a little over a month ago. Overall I had a great experience there and would definitely come back again. I don’t live in Kensal Rise but I do work in a bar just around the corner and I think they have got it right. Some interesting original cocktails which all reasonably priced and well suited to their custom. If I lived local I don’t think I’d bother going central if I had this place on my doorstep.

Comment on The Shop Kensal Rise, NW10 by The Cocktail Lovers

The Cocktail Lovers — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:23:54 +0000

We really enjoyed our time at The Shop. So sorry you didn’t like it. Which are your favourite bars?

Comment on The Shop Kensal Rise, NW10 by Anon

Anon — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:20:04 +0000

Overpriced, bad service, misplaced….exactly who thought this concept was appropriate for Kensal Rise needs to spend less time in the toilets and more time in a grounded reality. Terrible place and pretentious!

Comment on Dressing For The Cocktail Hour by The Cocktail Lovers

The Cocktail Lovers — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:19:26 +0000

Our thoughts precisely!

Comment on Dressing For The Cocktail Hour by forest

forest — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:14:47 +0000

ohh….fun. i’m a big fan of cocktail dresses & would love to see more people make an occassion of it and do something more than throw on last night’s jeans and a rumpled shirt before going out.

Comment on Beaufort Bar at The Savoy, W1 by Review of Beaufort Bar at The Savoy | London Hotel News | Official daily news on London hotels |

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 05:42:58 +0000

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Comment on Purl, W1 by The Cocktail Lovers

The Cocktail Lovers — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 09:11:16 +0000

Glad you like it. Keep checking back

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Comment on Sitting Pretty by The Cocktail Lovers

The Cocktail Lovers — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 20:03:02 +0000

So simple and so cool, we love them too

Comment on Sitting Pretty by Nicky

Nicky — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:26:01 +0000

Love!

Comment on Glass Act by The Cocktail Lovers

The Cocktail Lovers — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:24:04 +0000

So their generosity definitely pays off but like you, we think the glasses are well worth the investment

Comment on Glass Act by Nielsen Dinwoodie

Nielsen Dinwoodie — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:12:51 +0000

The tasting cost £45, with the four glasses yours to box up and take away. The advertised Vinum glasses themselves retail at £80. Except for some unexplained reason we got given the Vinum XL range, which retail at £100 for four. So spend £45 and get over double that in premium stemware. This is the best arithmetic I’ve ever enjoyed.

A quick inventory of one shelf at home announces that we now own £380 worth of Riedel glasses. Must readjust the home insurance cover and hide that £4.49 Shiraz!

Comment on Beaufort Bar at The Savoy, W1 by Glass Black Diamond Drink

Glass Black Diamond Drink — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 17:41:01 +0000

[...] The Cocktail Lovers | Beaufort Bar at The Savoy, W1 Really, how could you not fall for a bar decked out in sassy jet black and a whopping £38000 of gold leaf detailing? TCL RATING: There's history here too; the bar stands proud on the same cabaret stage where luminaries like George Gershwin Everything about it is refreshing and different, from the chunky but elegant modern rocks glass its served in to the perfectly hewn of ice sitting like a whopping big diamond chilling the drink down in the centre. [...]