The Cocktail Lovers

The Cocktail Lovers
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Want to know more about the artistry of drinks? Join us in our fun, informative and we hope, entertaining cocktail (almost) hour where we sample the best new bottles, highlight our pick of books to add to your drinks library, shine a light on the bars to have on your radar and check in with some of the biggest names in the drinks business for their top tips for making quality cocktails Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 5d ago

    Refined, reimagined, rebooted

    Nothing is new, not really. Things are simply reimagined, refined – given a reboot if you will, all with the aim of making our lives just that little bit easier. Or a tastier, as is the case with everything we’re talking about this week. We start by looking at two hotels that have jooshed up their cocktail cabinets with own-label products – not novel granted, but purposely created to elevate the guest experience. We have a tasting of The Krasnapolsky Thai Blend Geneva from Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam, and explore the range of bespoke products on offer at Virtú at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi.  Eve Bar in London’s Covent Garden has done much the same by focusing on three classics: Champagne, Caviar and Cocktails – each of which they showcase in a fabulous selection of in-house products and an array of clever serves And last but by no means least, on to this week’s guests: Maura Lawrence Milia and Liana Oster. We talk to them about how what was the old American Embassy has taken on a new lease of life as the luxury five-star Chancery Rosewood and their respective roles as the dream team heading up two very distinct spaces at Eagle Bar. For more from The Cocktail Lovers, visit thecocktaillovers.com For the products featured in this episode, see websites below: What we're drinking: Apple Blossom 45ml calvados 45ml sweet vermouth 3 dashes Orange Bitters Dehydrated apple or slice of apple to garnish (optional) Method: Stir ingredients over ice. Garnish with the dehydrated apple or apple slice and pour into chilled cocktail glass. Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam Eagle Bar Upper East at Chancery Rosewood Eagle Bar Upper West at Chancery Rosewood Eve Bar Virtù at Four Seasons Otemachi Diary dates: 3 Sep-30 Oct: A Man Under The Influence: 63 Days of Steven Soderbergh’s Selects at Everyman at The Whiteley 6-8 Sep: The Cambridge Global Series at the Cambridge Public House, Paris Guest shifts at Cambridge Public House (from 5.30-8.30pm) 6 Sep: True Laurel, Donna NYC and Smoke & Bitters 7 Sep: Bar Gabriel, Mius and Tres Monos  8 Sep: Mirror Bar, Alquímico and Angelita Seminars at Bonnie Club 7 Sep: (from 12- 4pm) On Education: Bar Gabriel, Mius and Tres Monos. On Environment: True Laurel, Angelita and Smoke & Bitters, On Community : Mirror Bar, Alquímico and Donna NYC.  14-20 Sep: Aperitivo Week 21-22 Sep: Tales on Tour at the Square Washington. For tickets and details The Cocktail Lovers theme music is by Travis 'T-Bone' Watson Edited by Christian Fox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Aug 20

    A dash of elegance

    There’s more than a dash of elegance in the mix in this episode, and we make no apologies for that. In fact, we positively applaud ourselves that we've made a feature of it. We start by opening up a very distinctive bottle to unveil the unique taste of Bitter Cedrino – a very special Italian liqueur, blended from Mediterranean herbs with a touch of Sardinian sea water. Then we head off to Ma/Na, an ever-so stylish, incredibly hot new spot in London’s Mayfair - to experience Japanese inspired precision, rhythm and heat in an exceptionally aesthetic space, serving equally exceptional cocktails. We’ve also news of cocktail glassware innovations, which are as chic as they are functional. Hardly surprising when one is the creation of Giorgio Bargiani, of the Connaught Bar. While the other comes from Lorenzo Antinori of Bar Leone, with another two from bartenders creating barware in gorgeous ceramics. And our guest is elegance personified, it's Minakshi Singh who shares her story from the challenges she faced as a young, female bartender in India 20 years ago, up to the present day, where she’s now one of the driving forces on the country’s bar scene, as the co-founder of five venues. For more from The Cocktail Lovers, visit thecocktaillovers.com For the products featured in this episode, see websites below: What we're drinking: Lillet Rose Spritz 50ml Lillet Rose 100ml tonic water Grapefruit wedge to garnish Method: Add the Lillet Rose to an ice-filled wine glass. Top with tonic water and gently combine. Garnish with the grapefruit wedge. Amar The Maker Ariane Fine Porcelain x Whyte Tales Barware Bar/Giani x Nude Bar Leone x BOBO Glassware Bar Stormy Bitter Cedrino Ma/Na Nine Lives Sidecar The Standard, London Diary dates: 20th August, 5pm-9pm: Sprout Sessions x A for Athens, Templeton Garden, 1-15 Templeton Place, London SW5 9NB 1st September, 5.30pm-11pm: Equal Measures Charity Auction, Nancy's Cocktail Bar, Coelchurch House, Bridge Walk, London SE1 2SX Tickets and more info available here Online auction opens 23rd August The Cocktail Lovers theme music is by Travis 'T-Bone' Watson Edited by Christian Fox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Aug 6

    Bringing on the flavour (and flava)

    We’re zoning in on flavour in this episode – that’s flavour with ‘ou’ as in the taste of our featured product which is the super lush Johnnie Walker Blue Label Scotch Whisky, and the Indian ingredients highlighted at newly-opened bar Tryst. It’s also found in the veritable smorgasbord of goodies we’re highlighting in our new news section.  Then there’s the flava with an 'a', used in hip-hop and informal speech, the kind of flavour that describes the style, vibe and distinct effervescence of our very special guest – the force of nature that is Kapri Robinson, bartender, educator, mentor and all-round bringer of good vibes. We're thrilled For more from The Cocktail Lovers, visit thecocktaillovers.com For the products featured in this episode, see websites below: What we're drinking: Lagerita 45ml blanco tequila 20ml triple sec 25ml fresh lime juice Mexican Modelo Especial beer Lime wheel to garnish Method: Shake first three ingredients in a shaker filled with ice. Pour into chilled tall glasses rimmed with salt (optional). Top with a light Mexican lager beer (about 100ml). Stir gently and garnish with a lime wheel. Allegory Archive & Myth Avra at the Four Seasons Astir Palace, Athens Bar Stormy Bar Visconti at Castello di Casole Chocolate City's Best Emory Rooftop Bar Johnnie Walker Blue Label Scotch Whisky Monkey Shoulder Selects Tales of the Cocktail Tryst Guest shift: From 6pm, 26th August: Sip & Guzzle at Scarfe's Bar The Cocktail Lovers theme music is by Travis 'T-Bone' Watson Edited by Christian Fox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Jul 15

    Community matters with Jean Trinh

    After a rather prolonged break, we’re back! Having completed season 10 with a very special 100th episode (check it out if you haven’t already), we’ve decided to shake things up – just a little mind – going forward. We’ll still be sharing our experiences of the bars we visit, at home and further afield, starting with a venue which describes its offering as 'New York style, British spirit', the recently-opened Cato in London’s Covent Garden. And we'll continue to share our views on an array of wonderful products, such as our pick this week which is the ever-so luxe L’Époque Cognac Baroque XO. We'll occasionally be reviewing books but we've added a new section which focuses on just that: news. That includes openings, menus, guests shifts and more from across the globe. And as ever, we’ll be welcoming some incredible guests from the international drinks world. And who better to get the season started with than the person who recently took the No.1 spot as the most influential bar industry figure on the Drinks International’s Bar World 100, and is soon to be recipient of The Tales Visionary Award? It's everybody's role model, Jean Trinh founder of Alquímico in Columbia. For more from The Cocktail Lovers, visit thecocktaillovers.com For the products featured in this episode, see websites below: What we're drinking: Spicy Watermelon Margarita 50ml blanco tequila Kazimo Spicy Watermelon Mixer Lime wedge to garnish Method: Pour tequila into a rocks glass over ice. Top with Kazimo Spicy Watermelon Mixer. Pull through and garnish with lime wedge. 1986 Steakhouse Casual By Tayer Cato Dokidoki Kazimo Mixers L'Epoque Cognac Grande Champagne XO Sample The Museum Bar & Gift Shop Tres Monos Hotel Bar at Dua Miami Hotel The Cocktail Lovers theme music is by Travis 'T-Bone' Watson Edited by Christian Fox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. May 5

    Bonus episode: The lowdown on SIP Supernova

    15 competitors, four judges, four mentors, seven brands, three winners – that’s the global final of SIP Supernova in numbers; in words, the stats are just as impressive.  In the true ethos of Share, Inspire, Pioneer, aka SIP, the global advocacy platform powered by Pernod Ricard, SIP Supernova is about celebrating and empowering hospitality professionals at every level, be they wait staff, managers or bartenders. The only stipulation is that they’ve been working in the industry for less than 6 years. Over four days, from May 9th to 13th, the 15 finalists from around the world will be in Tokyo and Kyoto where they’ll be tested across a variety of disciplines. In this bonus episode we hear from from Cloé Auger, Global Trade Advocacy Leader at Pernod Ricard; Hedda Bruce, one of the judges and Danil Nevsky one of the mentors to hear more about SIP Supernova from their unique perspectives. Follow SIP at join-sip.comFind out more about SIP Supernova here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Apr 16

    Bonus episode: Non-alcs with attitude

    In this sponsored bonus episode, we’re joined by Lisa King, founder of Free AF, New Zealand’s number one non-alcoholic canned cocktail brand.  Founded in 2020, Lisa created Free AF with one goal in mind, to provide a range of alcohol-free cocktails for those who take what they drink seriously. But more than producing great tasting liquids, a range with complexity, texture and attitude, the brand was born with a greater mission – to create a movement for making non-drinking aspirational. In just 5 years Free AF has built a global following for its alcohol-free cocktails – as well as being the No.1 non-alcoholic ready-to-drink brand in New Zealand, it’s one of the fastest growing non-alc RTD’s in the USA, has been endorsed by Khloe Kardashian and Kris Jenner and is listed in Morrison in the UK. What’s all the fuss about? That's what we’re speaking to her about in this episode. For more information on Free AF, visit af-drinks.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. Apr 2

    Making Martinis at The Connaught

    We've made it to 100 episodes and to celebrate, we're joined by Agostino Perrone and Giorgio Bargiani, Director of Mixology and Assistant Director of Mixology at The Connaught respectively. As the first guests on the very first episode of the podcast it made perfect sense to catch up with them over a Martini or two. Only this time, rather than recording remotely, we've joined them at The Connaught Bar. And rather than interviewing them, they've flipped the script and asked us the questions. Oh, and we get a turn behind that famous trolley and get to make them a Martini! With very special thanks to: Agostino Perrone, Director of Mixology at The Connaught Giorgio Bargiani, Assistant Director of Mixology at The Connaught The Connaught Bar team Produced by Laura Grassulini For more from The Cocktail Lovers, visit thecocktaillovers.com Tune in to episode one featuring Agostino Perrone, Giorgio Bargiani and Maura Millia, here The Cocktail Lovers theme music is by Travis 'T-Bone' WatsonEdited by Christian Fox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. Mar 19

    Cool things on our radar

    It’s not intentional but we tend to talk about people, places and products that are already out there, so for our penultimate episode of the season, we’re flipping that and going for things that may not immediately be on your radar. But should be. Like Harp of Darkness, a black Irish whiskey and Atheres Spirits, a boutique range of botanical amaro and liqueurs distilled in Industrial City, New York. Botanicals are also front and centre of Danny Childs inspiring book 'Slow Drinks', while top-notch music (live and vinyl) and no-nonsense classic cocktails are at the core of the deliciously low key, high value Bird’s in New York. And we’re thrilled to welcome Denny Kallivoka and Dimitris Alpanezos, the bright minds behind Vision, a pioneering, much needed platform they’ve created to make hospitality spaces more inclusive for people who are blind or partially sighted. For more from The Cocktail Lovers, visit thecocktaillovers.comFor the products featured in this episode, see websites below: What we're drinking: The Truly British Hanky Panky 40ml Cygnet 22 Dry Welsh Gin 40ml Asterley Bros Sweet Vermouth 7ml Asterley Bros Britannica London Fernet Orange coin to garnish Method: Chill Martini glasses. Stir ingredients over ice. Pour into the chilled Martini glass and garnish with an orange coin. Atheras Spirits Birds NYC Harp of Darkness Black Irish Whiskey Slow Drinks – A field guide to foraging and fermenting seasonal sodas, botanical cocktails, homemade wines and more, by Danny Childs Vision by Metron Ariston Listen to the original episode featuring the Hanky Panky recipe here The Cocktail Lovers theme music is by Travis 'T-Bone' WatsonEdited by Christian Fox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Want to know more about the artistry of drinks? Join us in our fun, informative and we hope, entertaining cocktail (almost) hour where we sample the best new bottles, highlight our pick of books to add to your drinks library, shine a light on the bars to have on your radar and check in with some of the biggest names in the drinks business for their top tips for making quality cocktails Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    The Cocktail Lovers
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    113
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © The Cocktail Lovers
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