Something Light for the End of the Night

Here’s a great idea for an after-dinner cocktail on Thanksgiving Day. It’s a delicious follow-up to a holiday feast, but keeps things light and refreshing.
 
London Sgroppino
2 parts Beefeater 24
1/3 part Galliano
3 1/2 parts Prosecco
1 scoop sorbet
Combine first two ingredients in a mixing glass and stir. Strain into a coupe glass. Top with Prosecco and [...]

Chip! Chip! Cheerio! Beefeater 24 Wins Big with Brits!

Beefeater 24 has added to its already impressive awards tally by winning Best New British-Made Product at the 2009 Class Bar Awards announced in London on November 10, reflecting the popularity of Beefeater 24 with leading mixologists.
The award recognizes innovation and excellence of a new product made in the UK and launched within the last [...]

Gary Regan’s Everest

This cocktail, taken straight from my Beefeater 24 cocktail recipe book, combines flavors of citrus, tea, & curry. That’s right—curry. Named after the Indian restaurant in Gary’s hometown, this one delivers as a unique and well-balanced drink.
Everest by Gary Regan
2 ½ oz. Beefeater 24
¾ oz. Coconut/curry paste
½ oz. fresh squeezed lemon juice
Mix 1 tsp. [...]

Beefeater 24 Boston Launch

Last week, Beefeater 24 took Boston by storm, and sponsored a tea party/launch event at Drink. Beantown’s own Misty Kalkofen joined the likes of Dan Warner and others as mad hatter-mixologists, serving up delish drinks. Check out the photos below as well as the recipe for Drink’s take on the Barbara West cocktail.

The Barbara West [...]

British Invasion! Beefeater 24 Arrives in the States!

Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of attending the official launch party for Beefeater 24 gin. For many cocktail writers, mixologist, bartenders, and enthusiasts, the “tea party” at Ella in New York was their first opportunity to try the product. Little secret here (ok, maybe not since I’m blogging it): it was my first chance to [...]