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  • Invite Angostura to your Easter Table

    Whether you’re going away or enjoying an easter staycation, you’ll want a hearty lunch planned out for your friends and family – plus, it’ll be time for a cocktail. And ANGOSTURA® aromatic bitters is not only the ingredient to elevate your drink game, but it also adds dimension and spice to any dish. With a […] More

  • Smooth Talker Cocktail Recipe with Flowstone Gin

    A smooth talker can definitely get themselves out of any situation no matter how dire said circumstance may be. But the king of smooth is Flowstone Gin’s Snuffbox- a Smooth Talker in its own rights. Made with the tasting notes of cocoa, burnt caramel, and hints of sweet fruits there is no reason why you […] More

  • French Toast Recipe with Apple Fruit Bat Jam by Black Mamba

    It’s the ultimate comfort food, reimagined!  French toast is like a hug on a plate, don’t you think? Now, thanks to The Hungry Hun, this comfy classic has gotten a tasty makeover, featuring the Fruit Bat Apple Jam made by Black Mamba Foods & some berrylicious sidekicks. Perfect for an intimate breakfast for two! Apple […] More

  • The perfect Drink for Summer – The Dirty Lady with Cape Town Gin

    The perfect drink for summer! It’s been hot down in South Africa and the best way to beat the heat is with an ice-cold gin cocktail to enjoy the evening after a long day at work. The Dirty Lady Ingredients 50 ml Cape Town Pink Lady GinML CAPE TOWN PINK LADY GIN 5 ml RosÉ […] More

  • Enjoy a Strawberry & Basil Mojito with ANGOSTURA®

    Bring on a twist of flavour with this ANGOSTURA® iconic cocktail, synonymous with the sub-tropical and beach lifestyle of Havana, Cuba. Herbs like mint and basil have been prized for centuries by traditional healers for their medicinal properties, improving brain function and promoting digestive health. Today, both herbs are popular ingredients with both chefs and […] More

  • Enjoy Pink Cocktails for Valentine’s Day with Angostura!

    Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Angostura®! Red is the colour of love and what better way to say I love you than with an Angostura® Valentine’s Day cocktail recipe, perfect to accompany your romantic evening in with that special someone. Here are three easy to mix cocktails you can make at home for the month of love. […] More

  • Grow your own Gin Garden with Flowstone Gin

    How wonderful to sit out on a summer’s evening, lean over and pluck the garnish for your sundowner from your own edible gin garden. Glyn French of Flowstone Gin has some lovely suggestions! Beauty enhances every human experience. When it comes to cocktails, garnishes add real visual appeal. They can also complement or add another […] More

  • Caprese Mushroom Zoodles Recipe

    There is so much power in the plant kingdom for health and healing. And from vibrant fruits and vegetables, irresistible nuts and grains, to wonderfully delicious and umami-rich mushrooms, it’s all really good eating! Research shows that plant-based diets are cost-effective, low-risk interventions that may lower body mass index, blood pressure and cholesterol levels. They […] More

  • Umami Mushroom Rigatoni Recipe

    There is so much power in the plant kingdom for health and healing. And from vibrant fruits and vegetables, irresistible nuts and grains, to wonderfully delicious and umami-rich mushrooms, it’s all really good eating! Research shows that plant-based diets are cost-effective, low-risk interventions that may lower body mass index, blood pressure and cholesterol levels. They […] More

  • Curried Mushroom & Kale Quinoa Bowls Recipe

    There is so much power in the plant kingdom for health and healing. And from vibrant fruits and vegetables, irresistible nuts and grains, to wonderfully delicious and umami-rich mushrooms, it’s all really good eating! Research shows that plant-based diets are cost-effective, low-risk interventions that may lower body mass index, blood pressure and cholesterol levels. They […] More

  • Sparkling Drinks that Raise Our Festive Spirits

    The Sanpellegrino Italian Sparkling Drinks premium range of tonic waters and fruit beverages add a fresh new twist to the cocktail scene, both for the professional mixologist and the home cocktail enthusiast. Cassandra Eichhoff of the European Bartender School recently collaborated with Sanpellegrino to develop eleven cocktail recipes highlighting the versatility of the range as […] More

  • A Stress-Free Flowstone Feast Just For You!

    This year, choose a summery starter, an elegant main and a refreshing dessert – all cooked with South Africa’s most intriguing local gins. Just add a Christmassy drink for a celebration to remember. Best of all, they can all be made a day or two before. Glyn French, Flowstone’s Master Distiller, has put together the […] More