Whether we’re talking bottles, books or bars, why is it that some may enjoy just a brief moment in the spotlight, while others continue to shine for years, decades or even centuries? In this episode we’re celebrating creations that have done exactly that.Starting with spirits that continue to hit all the right notes with us. Of which we're highlighting three: an expression from Chivas Regal – the whisky founded over 100 years ago; followed by Tanqueray No. TEN gin, which has been around close on 25 years and Fords Gin, which may feel like a relative newcomer but has been making its mark since 2012.Our book is Harry’s ABC of Mixing Cocktails, from the legendary bartender, Harry MacElhone, first published back in 1919. And for our bar, we visited The Martini Bar at Hawksmoor, St. Pancras. Yes, it’s only been open a few weeks, but it is the latest offering from the Hawksmoor group which started life in Spitalfields back in 2006, and has been growing brilliantly ever since.This week's guests know a thing or two about longevity when it comes to bars. Roisin Stimpson and Edmund Weil founded the multi award-winning Nightjar, currently celebrating its 15th year, and, Swift about to mark 10 years in Soho. We chat with the husband-and-wife team about how they met, how they created their dream bar and how you need as much luck as intuition when starting a business.For more from The Cocktail Lovers, visit thecocktaillovers.comFor the products featured in this episode, see websites below:What we're drinking:Martini60ml Tanqueray No. TEN or Fords Gin20ml Dolin vermouth1 dash Australian Bitters Orange BittersLemon twist to garnishMethod:Chill Martini glasses in freezer. Stir all ingredients over ice. Pour into the chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a lemon twist.Chivas Regal 18Fords GinHarry's ABC of mixing cocktails by Harry McElhoneHawksmoor Martini BarNightjarTanqueray No. TEN GinThe 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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Bar Leone's winning formula
To warm us into the new season, we’ve got a bit of a whisky thing going on product-wise with two new bottles for your drinking pleasure. One, The Stanhope has a Scottish connection but is made in the US, the other comes from one of our favourite family brands, it’s Rosemaund from the Chase family and it's proudly English. Award-winning writer Noah Rothbaum shares all the intel on the subject in The Whisky Bible – A complete guide to the world’s greatest spirit and there are whiskies aplenty in our bar pick which is the recently opened Eagle Bar perched atop the glam Chancery Rosewood in London.For the first conversation of the season, we’re thrilled to welcome Lorenzo Antinori, talking openly and honestly about settling in a different country, embracing simplicity, his latest opening in Shanghai and Bar Leone Hong Kong being crowned Best Bar in the World.For more from The Cocktail Lovers, visit thecocktaillovers.comFor the products featured in this episode, see websites below:What we're drinking:Perfect Manhattan60ml bourbon15ml sweet vermouth15ml dry vermouthCherry/lemon or orange twist to garnishMethod:Stir all ingredients over ice. Pour into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a cocktail cherryk.Bar Leone Hong KongBar Leone ShanghaiEagle Bar at Chancery RosewoodRosemaund Single Malt English WhiskyThe Stanhope Kentucky Straight BourbonThe Whisky Bible – A complete guide to the world’s greatest spirit by Noah RothbaumThe 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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Special episode: The House of Suntory DOJO 2025
Every advocacy programme in the drinks world has its usp, something that inextricably links it to the DNA of the brand. In our humble opinion, few, if any do it better than The House of Suntory.Now in its fifth year, The House of Suntory DOJO programme has become synonymous with excellence in the bartending world, thanks to its focus on learning from dedicated Masters in the arts of Japanese craftsmanship. Those who are fortunate enough to take part receive hands-on experience and skill-enhancing insights in the arts of flower arranging, sushi making, mindfulness, blending flavours and other revered disciplines, then apply them in their hospitality and bartending practices – all while immersing themselves in the core pillars of the brand and its origins.In this special episode we’re joined by The House of Suntory UK Ambassador Raffaele Di Monaco to tell us about how this year’s programme was put together; Gabriel St John Tucker, the overall winner on his learnings from taking part and Dave Broom, whiskey expert, one of the four experts who spoke at the final about how Japanese culture influences the way they work. For more from The Cocktail Lovers, visit thecocktaillovers.comWhat we're drinking:Tokio Night2 parts Toki Black1/2 part coffee liqueur2 dashes orange bittersMethod: Add all ingredients to a mixing glass and add ice. Stir for 20 seconds. Strain into a hilled cocktail glass or coupette.See here for more details on Toki BlackFor more on The House of Suntory DOJO, follow @raff_suntorytimes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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World Class cocktails
It's the last episode of season ninet. So to take us out we’ve got some very special and, perhaps surprising, stories to share with you.Take our two products. The first is a very special limited edition rum in the shape of El Dorado High Ester Blend PM / DHE, while the other is, rather surprisingly, a wine and a lighter abv one at that, it's 6 Percent Sauvignon Blanc.Another surprise is our book, as it comes not from a bartender but a renowned film director. It’s 'Cocktail Time: The Ultimate Guide to Grown-Up Fun! Great advice, embarrassing stories and 125 classic and original drinks', by Paul FeigGFor our bar we headed over to Himkok in Oslo Always a very special experience and, on this particular occasion, one which was even more special as we discovered the clever and surprising relationship between cocktails and product design in the shape of bar’s brand new menu – Designed by Sipping. As for our guest, joining us from Canada, is Keegan McGregor, last year’s winner of the Diageo World Class Global Bartender of the Year competition, who, with this year’s final just over week away, shares his own very special story.For more from The Cocktail Lovers, visit thecocktaillovers.comFor the products featured in this episode, see websites below:What we're drinking:Maple Leaf Cocktail60ml bourbon15ml maple syrup15ml freshly squeezed lemon juiceCinnamon stick to garnishMethod:Shake all ingredients over ice. Pour into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with e cinnamon stick.6 Percent WineCocktail Time! The Ultimate Guide to Grown Up Fun, by Paul FeiEl Dorado High Ester Blend PM/DHE Highwayman Restaurant & BarHimkokStudio SløydWith thanks to our partners:Australian Bitters CompanyThe Can MakersThe 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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Late summer sipping
It’s beginning to look a lot like Autumn here in London but there’s still plenty of reasons to keep our spirits lifted on the cocktail front. Starting with the bases for our drinks… We’re keeping things juniper-charged in this episode, with two very different gins: one from Atlas in Singapore, the other, a cask-aged gin from the team at Renais.As for our book, we're clinging on to summer with this week’s pick, it's 'Tropical Standard – Cocktail Techniques and Reinvented Recipes' by Garret Richard and Ben Schaffer, and our bar might be in East London but there’s definitely a hint of Spain or even Portugal on the menu – it’s Cav in Bethnal Green.And last but by no means least, we hear from Linden Pride, co-founder of award-winning Caffe Dante who tells us how he’s sharing its very signature Mediterranean vibes across New York, Beverley Hills, the French Riviera and joy, oh, joy, right here in London at Claridge's.For more from The Cocktail Lovers, visit thecocktaillovers.comFor the products featured in this episode, see websites below:What we're drinking:Saketini60ml vodka30ml sake15ml triple secMethod:Shake all ingredients over ice. Pour into a chilled cocktail glass and serve.abcd at The Maybourne RivieraAtlas London Dry GinCavDante Beverly HillsDante x Claridge'sDante NYCRenais Cask-Aged Gin'Tropical Standard – Cocktail Techniques and Reinvented Recipes' by Garret Richard and Ben Schaffer,With thanks to our partners:Australian Bitters CompanyThe Can MakersThe Cocktail Lovers theme music is by Travis 'T-Bone' WatsonEdited by Christian Fox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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