Low, no and full strength drinks

After our last few themed episodes we’re now back to our regular format – talking two bottles, a book, a bar and a very special guest… Our first product is Jin Jin – an enzymatic cordial. Chivas Regal Crystalgold. Equally intriguing, in a very different way is Chivas Regal Crystalgold, the first clear spirit from Chivas Regal… With a nod to Dry January our book tells you everything you could want to know about lighter drinking. It’s Low Alcohol Cocktails – New Frontiers in Mixology by Diego Ferrari. And to warm up on a cold winter’s evening we headed to The Winter Chalet at Rosewood London. Finally, our guest is Katie Rouse, co-owner of Couch in Birmingham, who joins us to talk about the bar’s Couch Surf programme.What we're mixing:Horse's Neck With A Kick40ml cognac120ml ginger ale5 dashes of Angostura bitterslong strip of lemon peelMethod:Chill glasses and fill with ice. Add the cognac then top with ginger ale, add Angostura bitters. Stir gently to combine. Garnish with a long strip of lemon wound in and over the top of the glass.Links to bars mentioned in this episode:Couch StirchleyChivas Regal CrystalgoldLow Alcohol Cocktails – New Frontiers in Mixology – by Diego FerrariJin JinThe Chalet at Rosewood LondonThe Cocktail Lovers theme music is by Travis 'T-Bone' WatsonEdited by Christian Fox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.