Alcohol
Detox with Cafédirect decaffeinated
New Year means new resolutions, and we could all use a little help to get started in the right way. Thanks to Cafédirect’s decaffeinated coffees and tea you can ease into your new regime for a healthy start to the year.
Eco-friendly Vodka funds first conservation projects
Having completed its first year trading, Snow Leopard Vodka has announced its first conservation projects. Through the Snow Leopard Trust UK and with immediate effect, Snow Leopard Vodka will be funding two conservation projects run by the International Snow Leopard Trust, head quartered in Seattle, USA.
Too cold for a smoothie? Try a Hottie at Boost Juice Bars this winter
Boost your day with some hot stuff! Boost Juice Bars, the Australian juice and smoothie phenomenon is introducing Hotties to the UK this winter; a delicious range of low fat, nutritious hot drinks to warm you up from head to toe!
Indulge in Chocolate cocktails this Valentines
Looking for something new and innovative to give your lover of all things chocolate this Valentines Day? Then Giles & Posner’s new Chocolate Cocktail Drinks Maker is this year’s must have accessory and perfect romantic gift for you. Giles & Posner have used their expertise in chocolate to create the UK’s first Chocolate Cocktail Drinks Maker, allowing you to discover your own special drinks and satisfy the inner chocoholic in you.
The season’s most stylish cocktail
This Christmas, indulge yourself with the most stylish cocktail of the festive season – the Disaronno Amaretto Style Star Cocktail, created exclusively by top international cocktail innovator and mixologist, Douglas Ankrah - a man well versed in the art of delicious drinks.
Hangover blues beat the bulge at Christmas
Research released today by Coca-Cola Great Britain reveals that nearly one third of women (27%) in Britain claim that getting a hangover, not gaining extra pounds, is the worst thing about drinking too much at Christmas time.
Warming drinks for the chilly season
Harvey Nichols Fifth Floor Bar & Café, OXO Tower Bar and Prism Bar have created a collection of ‘Winter Warmer’ cocktails for customers to enjoy throughout the icy months, until spring 2008.
The return of the Hot Toddy
Pixley Berries, the Herefordshire-based cordial producer and fruit farmer, which launched a range of three blackcurrant-based cordials in May, has welcomed the onset of winter with two hot Pixley Cordials.
World of Coffee opens at Harrods
Harrods’ newest restaurant will delight coffee enthusiasts everywhere. Andronicas World of Coffee has selected some of the finest and rarest coffee beans on the planet and will custom roast and grind the beans to the customer’s specification.
Coutts launches the official Coutts Cocktail
The newly developed Coutts cocktail launched at the Matthew Williamson event recently, to great acclaim. Created by Salvator Calabrese, one of the UK’s most celebrated bar tenders; the cocktail recipe was inspired by a unique part of Coutts’ history – the Chinese wallpaper in the boardroom.
Paper teabags – the end is nigh!
Recent reports have announced the introduction of nylon tea bags in supermarkets across the country. Sainsbury’s now sells St James fruit teas which use the nylon teabag and Asda uses them for its Extra Special range. Despite their high price, Asda has reported that they have proven popular with consumers.
Akvinta luxury vodka wins Chicago gold medal
Akvinta super premium vodka has been awarded exceptional status and a gold medal by the Beverage Tasting Institute of Chicago. Akvinta received 90 points out of a possible maximum of 100 which the Institute considers puts the Croatian vodka in the category of exceptional spirits.
Ale trails point the way to a perfect pint
For real ale lovers, the quest for a perfect pint just got a whole lot easier. A series of 26 regional guides incorporating more than 4,000 different pubs have been published this week by real ale quality assessor Cask Marque.
Limited Edition Evian by Christian Lacroix launched at Harvey Nichols
Harvey Nichols has announced the launch of a limited edition designer bottle for Evian mineral water by haute couturier Christian Lacroix, to be sold exclusively in Harvey Nichols Foodmarkets nationwide. The result of collaboration between two world-renowned French forces, this elegant and streamlined 750ml ‘Ready-to-Wear’ bottle, priced at £3.80 /€5, is sure to endow any party table with a distinctive touch of chic and sophistication.
A taste of paradise
The creamy blend of Bounty Drink has been relaunched, with a new enhanced recipe. With the unmistakable taste of Bounty chocolate, why not indulge in a taste of paradise. Now available in a larger easy grab bottle with new graphics, the exotic recipe has been fused with 6% real coconut, creating a refreshing yet creamy chocolatey drink.