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4 gin drinks perfect for winter sipping

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Move over mulled wine, gin is the go-to winter tipple. Yes, gin may have a strong hold on summer, but we’d like to make a case for cracking open the Aviation Gin in winter too and treating yourself to a gin based cocktail that’ll keep you warm as the temperatures drop. Take it from co-owner Ryan Reynolds, “If you’re drinking anything else, you’re drinking bullsh*t”. Inspired by our friends at Aviation Gin, here are 4 gin cocktails perfect for winter: 1. Negroni Upgrade 1.5 shots Aviation American Gin 0.75 shot Bitter Aperitivo Liqueur 0.75 shot Sweet Vermouth Orange Twist Combine all ingredients into a mixing glass with ice. Stir, then strain into Rocks glass with ice. Garnish with Orange Twist. 2. Hugo’s Martini 1.5 shots Aviation American Gin 0.5 shots Dry Vermouth 1 Dash Orange Bitters Lemon Peel Combine all ingredients into a mixing glass with Ice. Stir, then strain into chilled Martini glass. Garnish with Lemon Peel. 3. Gin Fizz 2 shots Aviation American Gin 1 shot freshly squeezed lemon juice 0.75 shot simple syrup 1 egg white  Soda water, to top Combine gin, lemon juice, simple syrup and egg white to a shaker and shake vigorously with no ice for 15 seconds. Add ice, shake for another 15 and strain into Rocks glass and top up with soda water. 4. Bijou 1 shot Aviation American Gin 1 shot Green Chartreuse Liqueur 1 shot Sweet Vermouth 2-3 Dashes Orange Bitters Combine all ingredients into a mixing glass with Ice. Stir, then strain into chilled… Read More

9 most iconic celeb-owned alcohol brands

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You may know your go-to Friday night cocktail recipe off by heart, but did you ever stop to think about who might be manufacturing your favourite tipple? As it turns out, many celebrities are involved in the alcohol industry, and are more than just a pretty face; they’re often the brains behind what goes in the bottle… These are some of the most successful celeb-owned alcohol brands we recommend adding to your bar cart ASAP. Ryan Reynolds Ryan Reynolds was always an avid lover of gin and became a co-owner and creative director of Aviation Gin simply because he loved the taste, crowning it the best gin on the planet. The gin is well-loved because of its clean taste and versatility. It can be consumed on its own, but is recommended as a base for cocktails due to its tasty, mix-able culmination of seven botanicals. Aviation was valued at around $610 million and is available for purchase worldwide. George Clooney In 2013, Clooney, alongside Rande Gerber and Mike Meldman, launched Casamigos, a tequila and mezcal label. The group first started manufacturing this tequila according to their personal tastes (a tasty tequila with no need for salt or lime), to be shared among family and friends, but eventually went public with the creation. Casamigos sold in 2017 to Diageo for $1 billion, and is now one of the most highly-regarded tequilas on the market. Graham Norton Talk show host, Graham Norton, has submerged himself in the alcohol industry with his collection of wines and gins. Norton… Read More