Category Archives: Booze

Friday Night Cocktail

Posted on January 20, 2012 by nicdempsey

If you don’t like Bloody Mary’s (and I don’t) the marmalade cocktail is the answer. For Christmas Michael bought me the Hawksmoor at Home cookbook. On principle alone,  I was ready to love a cookbook that features so much beef … Continue reading →

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Let’s catch up…

Posted on January 12, 2012 by nicdempsey

I’ve been missing in action this week not really for any reason other than the need to sleep, work and generally have a life getting in the way. So in list form: I’ve had a really sore back for the … Continue reading →

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Christmas pudding truffles

Posted on December 21, 2011 by nicdempsey

So this year, I’m broke and I’m making Christmas presents. Mostly inspired by Max, I’ve made some new things.   The truffles are one of them. The original recipe is in Nigella Christmas as Christmas Pudding bonbons. I’ve used brandy … Continue reading →

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Hours of fun

Posted on November 9, 2011 by nicdempsey

Drinkify Especially if you’re not drinking through most of November…

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Sipsmith Cocktail Masterclass

Posted on October 21, 2011 by nicdempsey

Last week, Ma and I went to Sipsmith to the Cocktail Masterclass they were holding for London Cocktail Week. I visited Sipsmith earlier in the year with the London Cocktail Society and was impressed by their passion for making gin … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Cocktail

Posted on September 16, 2011 by nicdempsey

Friday Night Cocktail should have been coming to you from the OXO Tower, but Ma wasn’t feeling up to it and we cancelled. This leaves me home wondering what to eat and drink. Back in August I made some cherry … Continue reading →

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Creme de Violette

Posted on August 23, 2011 by nicdempsey

This was another birthday present (thanks Michael!) bought so we could make an Aviation cocktail. We did make an Aviation and it looked really, really pretty but I’m still not sure about them. I’m going to have to try again … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Cocktail

Posted on August 19, 2011 by nicdempsey

The Final Fling. This was the last cocktail of my birthday weekend, hence the name. It’s a bit girly for me but the raspberry cut the sweetness of the elderflower, works for me! 2oz gin 1oz elderflower liqueur (St Germain) … Continue reading →

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Too much fun..

Posted on July 30, 2011 by nicdempsey

I’m on the way to meet my mother and I have to confess I’m feeling slightly jaded. OXO in Thursday followed by birthday and leaving the country drinks (my friends, not me!) have left me feeling a bit sluggish. Last … Continue reading →

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Tonight..

Posted on July 28, 2011 by nicdempsey

My mother decided that it had been while since we’ve been to the OXO Tower Bar. So there is at least one of these in my future.   Also Ma picked up my camera from my brother’s yesterday, so I … Continue reading →

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