Did you know that 7th March is Plant Power Day? This annual celebration of all things plants raises awareness of the benefits of plant-based vegetarian and vegan diets. Plant Power Day aims to help everyday people add healthy, plant-based foods to their diets. One easy way to get started is to swap and substitute. Choose one of your favourite recipes, identify the animal products, and simply swap these out for…
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Did you know that the 3rd of March is the UN’s World Wildlife Day? This is the world’s most important annual event dedicated to wildlife which celebrates and raises awareness of Earth’s wild animals and plants. To commemorate this special day, Drinks&Co has put together a compilation of 5 sustainable gins so you can help our wonderful wildlife with every delicious sip of your gin and tonic! Who said saving…
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You’ve probably heard of the classic negroni. Equal parts gin, vermouth and Campari, the Italian apéritif is inescapable on most modern menus. But what about the negroni sbagliato, literally a “messed up” negroni? Story has it that the negroni sbagliato is the result of a happy accident in Milan’s famous Bar Basso. Apparently an apprentice switched a few bottles around, so when the head bartender grabbed what he thought was…
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You can’t get much more Californian than an appletini. Originally called the Adam’s Apple after the barman who created it in the late 90s at Lola’s West Hollywood restaurant, the appletini perfectly captures the spirit of a pre-9/11, pre-Recession America. This irreverent, radioactive green cocktail is fun, eye-catching, and deceptively boozy. In short, it’s pure West Hollywood hedonism in a glass. This easy-to-drink cocktail quickly became a hit, especially with…
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While the exact time and location of California rolls’ creation remain disputed, everyone agrees that it was invented in North America by a Japanese sushi chef sometime between the 1960s and 1980s to adapt to Western tastes. To make the traditional Japanese dish more appealing to western palates, a complete overhaul was needed. First of all, the raw fish had to go. Tuna was substituted by avocado to give an…
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Whether you’re planning a cosy film night with your loved one or a romantic meal this Valentine’s Day, it’s always fun to add a love-ly cocktail into the mix. That’s why the mixologists at Drinks&Co have put together a Valentine’s Day cocktail that you’ll fall in love with. Get ready for our Sweet Angel to sweep you off your feet. Sweet Angel is a Drinks&Co style amaretto sour that will…
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A perfect dessert for Valentine’s Day! With the colours of love, this tiramisu with red fruits allows you to end your romantic rendezvous in style. Ingredients (for 2 people) 120g mascarpone 1 egg 20g sugar 5 sponge fingers 200g frozen red fruits A pinch of salt A little crème de cassis How to Make Tiramisu with Red Fruits Defrost the red fruits over a salad bowl (to collect the juice!).…
Prosecco, Cava and Champagne can be easily confused. They’re all sparkling wines after all. So what’s the difference? What makes Prosecco a Prosecco and not Champagne? What’s the difference between Champagne and Cava? Let’s find out in this handy guide, starting with the mother of all sparkling wines… What is Champagne? Origin For a sparkling wine to legally be called Champagne, it must be made in the Champagne region of…
You’ve no doubt heard about biodynamic wine, but what exactly is it? How is it different from organic? What are the pros and cons? Does it really work? Does it taste different? Find out the answers to the most asked questions in this comprehensive guide to biodynamic wines. What is Biodynamic Agriculture? According to the Biodynamic Farming and Gardening Association, the official definition of biodynamic farming is “a spiritual-ethical-ecological approach…
Valentine’s Day can be enjoyed however you like. Some couples go out for dinner, others go for a walk, or on a romantic getaway… but this year most of us will be staying at home. The perfect plan? Cuddle up on the sofa with a blanket and film… and wine… or a cocktail! But what film? Let’s look at some of the best romantic films to watch while we drink…