Recipes for our gin mulled wine and more below...
To help you get into the new year cheer we are sharing some of our fabulous cocktail recipes for you to try out at home!
Whispering Angel - the World's most glamorous rose wine
Wine Spectator describe it as "Delicious, a remarkable effort" and Matthew Jukes goes as far as saying it is the "most glamorous pink wine on the planet! Absolutely stunning." So, naturally, not only did we have to try it for ourselves, but after doing so, we had to bring it to the bar.
Blind Tiger gin review
Blind Tiger - Piper Cubeba is a gin from the Deluxe Distillery in Belgium. The name stems from prohibition and their key botanical is extremely unique; so let's find out what this has in store, how we pair it and where you can buy it.
Dingle gin review
The winner of The World's Best gin 2019, this floral gin from the corner of Ireland is something very special indeed. Watch our 2 minute tasting review below and learn everything about this beautiful gin, how we serve it and add it to your collection at home through our shop.
Jindea - the gin inspired by a love of tea
Jindea is the latest gin to join our delivery menu here at The Leafy Elephant and it has a rather unique and very interesting back story we thought was well worth sharing.
How to make the perfect Negroni, with a twist!
This Negroni recipe takes on all the classic features, paying homage to its roots but with our own little touch of flair to elevate it beyond the classic cocktail. This is The Leafy Elephant’s Forest Fruits Negroni.
How to make perfect craft beer!
The team at Loddon Brewery certainly know how to make brilliant craft beer, like their Best Bitter, Hullabaloo and their multi-award winning Ferryman’s Gold, both of which we have available in the bar. We were lucky enough to spend the day with Master Brewer, Jake, to find out exactly how Loddon make the perfect craft beer and specifically Hullabaloo.
What is barrel aged gin?
The concept of ageing alcohol is not unfamiliar to most. From red wines sitting in barrels for decades, scotch legally needing to be aged for 3 years and a day, down to beer breweries who let their beer sit for a week; but gins are not at all renowned for ageing, with most being bottled and dispatched as quickly as the same day.
If you like Tanqueray 10, you will love Ki No Bi
Tanqueray is one of the most well known gin brands on the market and is definitely one you can expect to find on every supermarket shelf and their Tanqueray 10 is our personal favourite from the range. In this post we introduce you to a gin you may be less familiar with from Japan, Ki No Bi, which you must try if you have ever enjoyed Tanqueray 10.
How to make the perfect Espresso Martini
Espresso Martini’s first became popular back in the late 80’s and 90’s when vodka was all the rage in and around London. Today, the recipe has expanded and it doesn’t have to be vodka based. We show you three ways to make the perfect espresso martini.
Do you know the difference between your Malbec and your Merlot? We reveal all…
Undoubtedly the two most popular wines we sell here at The Leafy Elephant, these two red wines appeal for very different reasons but how much do you know about them and can you tell them apart? Let’s find out…
New world Sauvignon Blanc vs Old world Sauvignon Blanc – what is the difference?
Sauvignon Blanc is, if not the most popular, then one of the most popular grape varieties and in the last 20 years, the grape has seen an explosion in regions that grow it, but does this make any difference and would you prefer one to the other?