In the spirit of South African pride this Heritage Month, let’s talk about an endangered species close to our hearts, the Black Rhino. Here before us, and together, here long after us. Whilst we have all heard of the atrocities facing the rhino population in the media, not many realise how serious the current climate […] More
Once upon a time, in 1919 Florence, there lived the Count Camillo Negroni. One day, the Count ordered himself an Americano cocktail, but, in a moment of spontaneity, he did something that would change the course of history forever. Instead of having the usual soda water in his drink, the Count asked for gin in […] More
Celebrate the beginning of spring with a delicious cocktail. A fresh, zesty cocktail ideal for summer sipping, this recipe was created with the Sanpellegrino Italian Sparkling Drinks Tonica Citrus by bartender Joshua Hendricks at Fable in Cape Town. He chose the name to convey a sense of regal elegance that he feels suits the refined, […] More
Move over hot toddies and mulled wine! Hot gin cocktails are the best way to chase away the nip in the air, and Flowstone Gin has some delicious recipes starring their favourite spirit. Did you know that cold temperatures mask certain flavour and compounds in gin? Meanwhile hot temperatures accentuate and add more depth to […] More
Flowstone Gin is known for its earthy botanical flavours stemming from the soil of Africa, and it is no surprise that their Marula Gin has become a fan favourite. With a distinctive flavour that teasingly dances on the border between sweet passion fruit and tangy lime, this gin certainly knows how to give the tastebuds […] More
A riff on the classic Dark & Stormy Cocktail using Sanpellegrino Italian Sparkling Drinks Ginger Beer as a mixer, this warm and sophisticated cocktail is named after the high proof Ron Colón rum from El Salvador. It is an anytime, anywhere cocktail according to George Hunter, bar manager of Zioux in Johannesburg and owner of […] More
With a little help from your friend in the yellow cap, create a mouth-watering menu and cocktail pairing to warm up your friends and family this winter. If you don’t already have a bottle of ANGOSTURA® aromatic bitters in your home, you should add this versatile hero to your cart now in anticipation of your […] More
Celebrate Martini Day this June 19th with a local twist on a classic! No gin cocktail is more iconic than the Martini, made famous by the likes of James Bond and Sir Winston Churchill. Shaken or stirred there isn’t much of a difference, unless you’re trying to look cool. Spotting a classic Martini is easy, […] More
Set your spirit on fire this June with the Whiskey and Ginger cocktail; a firm favourite around the world for more than two hundred years. First appearing in an American cocktail book from the late 1800s titled, “The Mixicologist” by C.F. Lawlor, the Whiskey and Ginger is a simple build-and-stir cocktail perfect for the cooler […] More
A spicy twist on a Dark & Stormy, bringing the ginger flavours of the Sanpellegrino Italian Sparkling Drinks Ginger Beer to the forefront and using Jim Beam bourbon instead of rum. The secret ingredient here is a cordial smashed together by Bartender Ryan Ontong of Fable in Cape Town. I did an acid-adjusted ginger and […] More
Whether you’re starting at home with the classics or behind a bar with more complex recipes, the sweet and sour balance is the cornerstone of basic mixology. You simply can’t have one without the other. When starting out, the base spirit is always the inspiration behind the combination of ingredients. Bitter and sour components then […] More
The Brandy Sour cocktail is famous across the world, a beloved evening cocktail with royal origins! The Brandy Sour dates back to the early fifties where King Farouk of Egypt, a cocktail enthusiast, would travel the world chasing the next best flavor. In his travels he stopped off on the island of Cyprus and fell […] More