Friday 7 December 2007

Sagatiba is off shopping again...

This Saturday 8th Dec and next Saturday 15th Dec its off to Harvey Nichol's in Manchester for a Sagatiba tasting with Christmas shoppers looking to pick up some cocktail tips for entertaining at home this festive season.

The series continues at Selfridge's, Birmingham on Thurs 13th Dec - giving plenty of opportunity to squeeze in some last minute gifts!

Thursday 6 December 2007

Our new favourite cocktail....

Named after the stunning natural light show that can be seen in the far North and, staying with the Scottish connection, with a touch of Laphriog 10 year old, the Northern Light is a smoky take on the Ketel One martini.

We popped down to Oxo Tower to try one...or two...last night. Created by Ian Goodman of Oxo Tower, the drink is a great winter warmer - the smoky tones are married with hints of warm orange citrus, carried by the soft and rounded Ketel One vodka.

Ingredients:
50ml Ketel One
5ml Laphroig 10 year old
5ml Noilly Prat Ambre vermouth
2 sprays orange bitters

Method:
Stir all the ingredients in a mixing glass over ice. Strain into a frozen cocktail glass and decorate with a flamed orange twist.