The Cocktail Lovers

This week we're thrilled to welcome Simone Caporale to The Cocktail Lovers podcast (cue clapping sound effects and throw in a couple of 'whoops' for good measure!) As an Italian who has just opened his first independent bar in Barcelona, we couldn't think of a better (or nicer) person to talk to about the art of the aperitivo. In this episode the multi-award-winning bartender gives us a brief insight into the history of aperitifs, tells us how spritzes have gained popularity around the world, gives his insights on how aperitivo differs in Italy and Spain and shares some inspiring tips on how we can all bring some aperitivo elegance into our summer drinking repertoires – whether the sun is shining or not.From our drinks cabinet we taste Seven Tails XO, a modern brandy created specially for mixing and try out Linden Leaf Cocktail Elements, the clever new atomisers adding a hit of citrus freshness to your glass. Cas Oh's excellent book, 'Co-Specs' gets the thumbs up as our pick of books to add to your cocktail library and our bar review takes us to Mexico via Marylebone to Maxim Schulte's excellent Mezcalaria at Kol. There's more too… Listen to the end for details of how to win a fabulous, very special bottle of Royal Salute The Polo Estancia Edition. Entries close 28th July. You're welcome…What we're mixing:A Classic Daiquiri(recipe from the Schofield's Fine and Classic Cocktails)15ml caster sugar30ml freshly-squeezed lime juice60ml white rum (we used Bacardí)Method:Place the caster sugar and lime juice in a shaker and stir to dissolve the sugar. Add the rum and shake with ice. Strain into a chilled coupette and serve.For more from The Cocktail Lovers, including signing up for our digital and print magazine, visit our website, thecocktaillovers.comTo see the products feature in this episode, see our Instagram page @thecocktaillovers and check out their websites below:The Cocktail Lovers theme music is by Travis 'T Bone WatsonCo-Specs Linden Leaf Cocktail ElementsMezcaleria at KOLRoyal SaluteSips Drinkery House (now open!)Seven Tails XO Brandy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three is the magic number as we review one in a series of three delicious rums from the Caribbean, sample a trio of sexy new shochus from Japan and dive into a brilliant book featuring 100 gin recipes using only three ingredients. Insider know-how comes courtesy of the three top guns at the award-winning Connaught Bar in London, Ago Perrone, Giorgio Bargiani and Maura Millia sharing their invaluable tips on everything you need to know to make the perfect Dry Martini, including when to shake, how to stir and the all-important ingredient, ice. And our bar review is without doubt of the poshest pop-up we've ever been to, Solas at the Savoy, is a real corker not only in the looks department but also the food and drink, courtesy of Bowmore Single Malt Islay Whisky What we're mixing: a three ingredient special (natch) – the Negroni For more from The Cocktail Lovers, including signing up for our digital and print magazine, visit our website, thecocktaillovers.com To see the products featured in this episode, see our Instagram page @thecocktailloversand check out their websites below:Connaught BarJung & Wulff Luxury RumsSip: 100 Gin Cocktails With Only Three Ingredients Solas at the Savoy (open until 21 June '21)The SG ShochuThe Cocktail Lovers theme music is by Travis 'T Bone' Watson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.