DRINK Magazine Republic of Ireland Issue No.3 by Drinkworldwide

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contents 5/6 news/reviews

Keeping you in the know

13 recommended

10 pear shaped planet Giving you all the info you need to get through life

14 bars in brief

In search for the best bars in Ireland

3 Publisher Mark Buckley

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Advertising Darren Kelly

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Design Lynch Design

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Photographers Mark Buckley

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Contributors Rebecca Evans, Paul Vreize, Mark Buckley, Paul Kenrick, Andrea Buckley, Oliver Wright. Hilary Troy, Mark Lynch, Jonathan Ferris, Liz O’Brien. Special Thanks to Neville Weir, Lauren Dowling, Liz O’Brien, Marcello Lopo, Tracey Nelson, Greg McDonald, Colin Dickson, Alyssa, Johnny K, Katie, Cindy & Jordan to all the bartenders who drank with us.

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News Giving you the facts and nothing but the facts

Off to School The renowned Schoolhouse Bar has recently been awarded Ireland’s GASTRO PUB of the Year by Jacobs Creek Reserve. Following its success in the regional finals as Dublin City Centre Gastro Pub of the Year, the Schoolhouse qualified for the overall Irish Finals. Keep up the good work guys!

UBC Mix 2 Cocktail Competition With MIX 1 now complete, MIX 2 will be held next month, with any budding bartenders are encouraged to get in early with limited spots available! For more information contact Johnnie K on johnnie@ mixoloistclub.eu.

A New Cuban Beat! You can now get a little slice of Cuba in Dublin. Floridita, a Cuban inspired bar is starting to make its mark. With great Cuban music and cocktails, well worth a rumba down to check it out!

Snowdial gets in your Head SnowDial are a three piece indierock band from Dublin and their energetic live performances have been turning heads on the music scene since 2006. Driven by strong melodic vocal harmonies, big refrains, killer guitar lines and a powerful rhythm section, SnowDial have recently released their debut single “In Your Head” on their own label. To catch SnowDial live this summer, check out www.snowdial. com. “In Your Head” is on sale now in Road Records and Tower Records in Dublin or can be downloaded from www.downloadmusic.com, or by texting music 288 to 57501.

Coole down this Summer Ireland’s new super premium Cream Liqueur, Coole Swan is now available. Blending dairy cream with madagascan vanilla, hints of cocoa and the smoothest single malt whiskey it guarantees to indulge your senses.

Drink Chasers Drink Chasers Feedback from our valued and not so valued readers. We love you all. Hi Guys,

Dear Drink,

Just read the first issue of “ Drink “. Nice to see something fresh and new.

I love the Mixology Section, I tried to make the Blood on Sand, but I think I used to much honey, more fun trying!

David [via email] I think you should do a review on Clarendon, I was down there last Thursday night and I had a cracking time.

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* Enjoying a Kopparberg on the Terrence at Krystal

Getting a slice of Pizza at Eamon Doran’s

Thursday salsa night at the Front Lounge (Great way to raise a sweat!)

Open air concerts at Malahide castle

The great range of Cocktail Bartender Talent in Dublin

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Bartender Interview>

BARTENDER QUESTIONS > Name: Age:

Angi Crispe 22

Bar tendered: Front Lounge 1st Drink: Sneaky sips of Westend Draught at a family barbeque. Alcohol of choice: Havana Angeo Rum... mmmm Vanilla Mojito’s. 1) Favourite drinking story? Cocktail nights at home with mates and a good selection of booze. 2) Any celebrity bad behaviour that you’d like to share? Bad behaviour, like two girls shagging in the bath last week... cheeky! 3) What’s the best thing about your job? I can get a job in any city in the world, work with fun and interesting people and always learn something new. 4) How easy is it really to pick up as a bar tender? Well I was picked up by another bartender that says it all! 5) With you consider yourself a Tom Cruise or a Brian Brown? Tom Cruise because I like flash a super grin at everbody and also I want to be the best!

Review> MOZART LIQUEUR > Have you tried the famous Austrian Mozart chocolates before? They’re delicious! And it’s from these chocolates that the liqueur’s made. Mozart comes in three chocolate flavours: black, white and original. If you’re a chocolate fan then this is definitely the one for you. It really tastes like you’re drinking premium chocolate (the whole idea I think!), but with that added touch of liquor. Nice and rich in flavour but not too sickly, although I haven’t got to the bottom of the bottle yet.

BOMBAY > Bombay Sapphire is famed for its smoothness and its nuance. They use ten different herbs and botanicals to produce Bombay Sapphire, including juniper berries, almonds, lemon peel, liquorice, coriander, orris, cassia bark, and some peculiar stuff called “cubeb berries” and “grains of paradise.” While I haven’t so sharp a tongue to taste all these things, I can tell you that this is a very tasty gin that pricks the tongue and puts the whole of it through some extraordinary calisthenics.

HOEGAARDEN > Another cloudy Belgian beer which is perfect for a cloudy Melbourne. Although similar to a wheat beer in taste, this brew is hard to properly describe but easy to enjoy. Hoegaarden has a smooth citrus overtone and is relaxed enough on the palette to be drunk all night. It works well with a winter’s fish and chips yet good enough to savour on its own.

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Top 10 bartender rules of the bar. 1 “Waving in the

The Drink Guide to Bar Stereotypes Rejects These are found outside the bar because they can’t get in. Common reasons for this include messy intoxication, ill-advised or inappropriate dress, bad or meek attitude. NB: Their jaw hangs very close to the ground.

SETTLE.”

Single Mums Still hanging onto the

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bartender’s face and grabbing his arm will not get you served quicker.”

2 “Guinness needs to 3 “Nothing is free in

glory days when they partied all night and looked fab. Not any more sorry, darling. Best try for someone older to support you and little Johnny.

this world and if it is, chances are there’s no alcohol in it.”

Teetotallers Self-righteous, pains-inthe-arse who exclaim ‘I don’t drink’ like it’s something to be proud of. There’s no honor in drinking a coke and even less if it’s diet. Get out of the bar; you’re not welcome here!

4 “Know what your

order is, the bartender might just be a wee bit busy at 11.30pm on a saturday night.”

5 “The bartender is not a racist, you’re not being served because you’re drunk or you’re 12.”

6 “No I won’t give you

Leery Guy He accosts every girl who

comes up to the bar with some comment that’s no quite understandable. Looks girls up and down with a sort of half snarl, squinty-eyed expression and is eventually kicked out.

Mamma’s Boy Diesel jeans, pseudo-

another shot because you spilled it. I have no money to buy you one (see rule 3).”

Beckham haircuts and designer singlets. Casual glances sideways to hide the fact they have no idea coz their Mama dictates everything. Walk like they’ve got a carrot wedged precariously and usually come in groups of three, never alone… that’s so uncool dude.

means the bar is closed, pleading is useless.”

Nancy Boy See above but with more

7 “The tills are gone”

8 “2 straws are enough for any drink”

9 “If The bartender says

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he thinks you’ve had enough, that means he knows you’ve had enough.”

10 “Credit cards again..

USE THE FUCKIN ATM!”

pink trimmings.

Office Trash Always in overwhelming hoards and only appear after 5pm. Cheap suits, cheap perfume and cheap talk is the order of the day. Tap beer for the men and house wine for the women.

Queens Not very hard to spot - they’re a

little flamboyant, look at me! Look at me! but with loads of cash.

Vultures Similar to the Gold Digger but not in it for the long term. Vultures just want free drinks for the night and will move from man to man depending on when their cover’s blown. No shame. Womanizers Fresh from his massage course, he looks meaningfully into the woman’s eyes and swears he can see her soul. “I’m more of a listener than a talker” and with a batter of the eyelashes, she all his!

Yokels No longer toting a fiddle but their eyes are still closely set together. No idea of modern bar etiquette as they’re use to drinking in barns with their cousins.

Zombies Not the living dead kind but may as well be. Sit at the bar with a face like they’ve sucked on a lemon, you just want to walk up to them and yell, “Fuck off, why bother going out!”

Traveller>

Brass Monkey 14 Drummond Street, Edinburgh, T. 0044 (0)131 556 1961

Ask anybody about the bar scene in Edinburgh and they’ll invariably direct you towards Frankenstein’s or Three Sisters. Great, if you like mongloid pubs with little or nothing in the way of character. Venture away from the Royal Mile and you’ll find Brass Monkey, a neat and tidy little establishment tucked up a lane off Nicholson Street. Now, we could rabbit on and on about the interior of Brass Monkey but a pubs a pub, right? Wrong! First off this place feels more like a gentleman’s club than a bar. Instead of the usual stools and tables there are couches - not what you’d expect to find in a cozy local pub. But wait, there’s more. Brass Monkey dares to offer its customers something else besides booze and tunes – films to be exact and we’re not talking pub tele either. The snug doubles as a cinema and mass crowds gather around 6pm to watch movies on what appears to be a giant bed! All are welcome and if you’re the first in the door you get to pick the flick. Forget cumbersome jukeboxes that eat money, Brass Monkey has its own in house PA system and customers can select their favourite CDs, both past and present, to listen to. Think Whelan’s but smaller.

Key to Brass Monkey’s success is the friendly staff and relations between publican and patron have never been so good. It’s not altogether uncommon to see the staff pull up stool and drink with the locals at the end of the night. Everything is just so laid back about this pub and there aren’t any burly bouncers trying to push you out the door come last orders. Unlike Frankenstein’s or Three Sisters, Brass Monkey doesn’t get the usual smattering of drunken tourists and caters for a quieter crowd. That said there are plenty of treats behind the bar and a full range of cocktails on offer. It’s an absolute gem, knocking stripes off the more commercial pubs in Edinburgh city centre.

Hang Over Cure Make some chamomile tea, cool it and apply to the closed eyelids with soaked cottonwool pads. You may look a bit of a tool, but at least you’ll be a soothed tool.

Pick ’em up! “If I could rearrange the alphabet I’d put U and I together.”

Bar Trick Walk up to someone drinking an expensive drink, say a Martini. Ask the bartender for a large bowl. Place the bowl over the persons drink and bet them a euro you can drink their drink without touching the bowl or glass. Realising this is impossible the stranger will agree. Then pick up the bowl, quickly drink the drink, slap down a euro and walk away. It’s not advised to do this trick on anyone larger than you! // DM01 _ [ Ire ] // Page 06 // // DM03 _ [ Ire ] // Page 10 //

Service with a Scowl Ever wondered why you’re expected to give 10% on top of your bill to the waitress who wouldn’t let you grab her ass, then spilt oyster sauce all over your pure-silk cravat? Well, TIP actually stands for “To Insure Promptness”. Now you can chuck a couple of euros at her at the beginning of the meal and grope away!

Word of the month

Lincoln’s Score Abraham Lincoln was born in Bourbon country and his father a distillery worker, who sold their homestead for whiskey and cash. As with all good American presidents he was said to have walked both sides of the line. As a teetotaller and proprietor of spirits during the oncoming of prohibition.

Quote “A woman is a lot like beer. They smell good, they look good, and you’d step over your own mother to get one” Homer Simpson

COCKTAIL: The actual derivation of the word ‘Cocktail’ is shrouded in controversy. One theory’s that it originates from decorating the side of the glass with a bird’s feather and toasting to the “cocks tail”. Another was a drink called “cock’s ale” which was served in early colonial times during cock fights.

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4 Dame Lane 4 Dame Lane, Dublin 2 Phone: (01) 679 0291

In 1966 Jim Morrison invited the masses to ‘set the night on fire’. Damn Lane appears to have taken his words a bit too literally and erected two brightly burning torches either side of its entrance. Far from being eyesores, both torches act as beacons to bewildered clubbers not quite sure what they’re looking for in a night out. Here lies the Dame’s charm, namely its ability to be all things to all men (and women). Since it’s opening in 2000, 4 Dame Lane has become a permanent fixture in the almighty firmament of Dublin pubs. On entering you are greeted by a wide open space framed with exposed red brick walls, glass blocks and wooden beams all of which gives the place a quintessential New York loft vibe. Luxuriously large booths brace the left hand wall and offer an unusual sense of privacy in such an open plan bar. A fun game is to see how many people you can squeeze in a booth before the staff asks you to leave. Artwork adorns the walls as do images of the Big Apple itself. If you like what you see you can always arrange for the bar staff to throw it in your car. No kidding! This place doubles as an art gallery for up and coming artists and patrons are invited to purchase anything on the wall that takes their fancy. Downstairs tends to become heavily populated with suits as the night wears on but fear not as there’s an upstairs to this place too, complete with its own bar. There mightn’t be any booths up here but leather couches are in abundance and offer the perfect perch to flop into and sip one of the many fine cocktails on offer. // DM03 _ [ Ire ] // Page 13 //

Key to its success is its elongated hours and in house DJs some of whom seem to have the ‘stoooopidest’ names. I mean honestly, who does ‘Pasta Masta’ thinks he’s fooling. Still it’s handy to keep this place in mind especially if you fancy some chilled out beats on tap. Opening hours are 5pm – 3am Monday to Saturday and late closing Sundays at 1:30am. Set the night ablaze in 4 Dame Lane.

bars in brief eamon doran’s

the duke

Crown Alley, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 Ph: (01) 679 9114

8 & 9 Duke Street, Dublin 2 Ph: (01) 679 9553

Kiely’s Bar, Liffey Street, Dublin 1 Ph: (01) 872 210

Fancy a pub steeped in Irish Rock-lore? Try Eamon Doran’s. This place has been at the front line of Irish music for many a year and the dungeon has played host to some of the biggest bands in the industry. Among them, the Cranberries in one of their earliest gigs. With its distinctly gothic/Gaelic interior Doran’s has built up a healthy immunity to the gangs of rabid tourists that usually infect Temple Bar and its perfect if you don’t fancy getting caught up in the arse end of a hen night. What about something to go with that pint squire? Forget fiddly packets of peanuts – Doran’s has it’s own Pizzeria which is owned by none other than Huey Morgan, yes, the bloke from the Fun Lovin’ Criminals. Ginger scamp, Chris Evan’s once hosted a St. Patrick’s Day special of TFI Friday from this pub. Not really a selling point but we thought you’d like to know all the same…

There is something for everybody here. If you feel like to escape the hustle and bustle of Grafton St, then The Duke is for you. Steeped in history, with the likes of James Joyce, Oliver St. John Gogarty and Arthur Griffith enjoying a pint and a bit of crack, The Duke always makes you feel at home. You have the option of finding a little table, soak up the Dublin Sun outside or find a place at the bar to make sure you don’t miss your round. Traditional music on Sundays lets you have the real Irish experience in the middle of town!

If Doctor Who had a local boozer it would be K3. Why? Well, contrary to what the teeny tiny façade would have you believe, this place is actually pretty big on the inside – just like the good doctor’s assistant… shit, I meant the Tardis! Entering from Liffey Street, a narrow annex leads you into a split level bar complete with wooden floors, rich lighting and fancy schmancy leather couches. It also has one of the finest examples of that great Irish preserve, the carvery. Dishes include Cajon smoked escallop of chicken, Thai stir fry and a whopping, colon blocking, 10oz steak. If you’re a nuts and soy sauce sort of person they also have vegetarian lasagna which is as good as any of the meat dishes on offer. Late night openings and in house DJ’s ensure a great night out. (In case you’re wondering, the K stands for Kiely’s but you probably figured that one out on your own, right?)

Type: Feature: Hours: Wine: Food: Wine: Cocktails: Functions:

Type: Feature: Hours: Food: Wine: Cocktails: Functions:

Pub In house Pizzeria Mon - Thurs 12pm - 2:30am Fri & Sat 12pm - 3am Sun 12pm - 2:30am No Yes No On Request Yes

Pub Outside seating Yes 5W 5R No No

Café Bar Carvery Mon - Wed 12pm - 12:30am Thurs 12pm - 12:30am Fri - Sat 12pm - 2:30am Duh! 2R 2W Yes Yes

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Atmosphere: *** Service: ** Products: ** Drink Recommends: The New York style pizza

Atmosphere: *** Service: ** Products: ** Drink Recommends: Daily Carvery

Atmosphere: ** Service: *** Products: ** Drink Recommends: Getting a seat by the front window

• Satisfactory: << Your general run of the mill, nothing bad but presents nothing special >> •• Decent: << They’ve tried do something distinctive, there’s an individual twist to the place but not taken to it’s full potential >>

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mcsorley’s

peter’s bar

wright’s

Sandyford Rd., Ranelagh, Dublin 6 Ph: (01) 497 9775

William Street South, Dublin 2 Ph: (01) 677 8588

Malahide Street, Swords, Co. Dublin Ph: (01) 840 6760

McSorely’s of Ranelagh almost seems like Quentin Tarantino’s new ‘Grind house’ film the same old thing but slightly different. It is not sure if it’s a French style bar or a modern bar. Initially it seems modern and yet with un-corked empty wine bottles fashioning their wine lists (nice touch) and offering live jazz on Sundays it seems French. Nevertheless it has a slight traditional feel, especially in the medieval fashioned bathrooms. It is a very simplistic style atmosphere, with an authentic edge. However in saying all that they have a great wine list and a new ‘Ketel One’ cocktail list on the way. It has a very friendly owner who could talk the hind legs off a donkey and a very airy smoking area. Overall it seems as if it is over looked in the populated area of Ranelagh but like Tarantino, it is hard to get rid of a good thing!

There is no place more cosy and friendly in Dublin than Peter’s Pub on William Street South. Even sitting outside one can listen to some relaxing classical music lofting from the DIT school of music next door. There are no fancy cocktail or wine lists here, just a simple pub in a complex city. A pub that’s almost like Dr. Who’s time machine, one minute in a busy Cosmopolitan City, the next a simple old school traditional bar. It is even situated on the most relaxed bohemian part of the city centre and offers one of the best pint’s served by friendly, talkative staff. What more could one ask for?

Seeing as the dance floor takes up half of this place, it’s best to come here if dancing is what you like to do. Suits etcetera are welcomed after work. Its minimalist style attracts the classier set, and the drinks menu is made to match. The music is only background until after 10pm so it’s easy enough to slip back into the cushions with a cocktail while you wait. Only recently reincarnated, who knows where this place will go. The unpretentious yet slick look of the place makes it hard to feel uncomfortable here, dressed up or not. A good night out!

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Type: Traditional Bar Feature: Bar Service Hours: Mon - Fri 10.30am till 11.30pm, Sat - Sun 10.30am till 12.30am Food: Snacks and Sandwiches Wine: 5R 5W Cocktails: No Functions: No

Type: Feature: Hours: Food: Wine: Cocktails: Functions:

drink score:

Atmosphere: ** Service: *** Products: ** Drink Recommends: Friendly Staff

Atmosphere: *** Service: *** Products: * Drink Recommends: A Pint of the Black Stuff!

Atmosphere: *** Service: ** Products: ** Drink Recommends: Pink Pleasure

Bar A very open & spacious bar Mon -Weds 10.30am to 12.30am Thurs - Sat 10.30am to 2.30am Snacks and platters 6R 6W 3spk 12 No

••• Fantastic: << Something unique, original concepts introduced, consistency >> •••• Exceptional: << Striking, very hard to fault, attention to detail, and total individuality and originality that works >>

Café Bar Bar Service Mon - Fri 11pm ‘till late Sat - Sun 12pm ‘till late Full Menu 5R 5W 14 No

[spirit explained]

GIN War, depression, abortion, rap stars, elegance, movies, “the classic”. Throw in an affair and gin has all the makings of a daytime soap. Once you know all the characters and the basic plot it’s hard to pull yourself away from complete indulgence. So why take such a wide perimeter from this subtle aromatic beauty? Out of all drinks in the great alcohol world, gin has received the worst rap. Just because it earned the name “Mothers Ruin” for helping desperate young girls induce miscarriages. Not the best image to acquire I know. But the lower English classes loved it. It worked a treat to hide the dire state of depression and poverty in which they lived in the 17th and 18th centuries. Hence the reason gin is the spirit most thought of as a depressant. And the reputation of gin’s flavour isn’t all that grand either. Real bottom of the bathtub, rot your gut stuff. But there’s light at the end of the juniper tunnel. Thanks to a bit of a shuffle, cut, mould and paste, gin has become an essential drinking material devoid of the stigma of depression and stomach corrosion. Gin is primarily associated with England but actually originated in Holland for (as with most alcohol) medicinal purposes. Dr Sylvuis (Franz de la Boë) invented gin in 1650, originally intended as a remedy for kidney disorders. He called it genever after the French term genièvre meaning juniper. English soldiers brought it home after wars in Europe. The English saw it as a substitute for cognac, which was the product of the enemy/French. At this time, the government placed high levies on all French wine and brandies. So began cheap mass production of gin in English style. Within 40 years the firewater production grew from half a million gallons a year to 20 million gallons. Mass consumption obviously cancels out any medical advantages. In the eighteenth century the English death rate exceeded the birth rate; historians largely attribute this to love of the gut rot. It was drunk neat without the assistance of food and it was much stronger than today’s watered-down version. A high tax on beer proved gin to be the cheaper intoxicating option and it quickly became the staple diet of the poorest classes. Public drunkenness soared.

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Enter euphemisms from the Victorian era to help poor gin out of its debased rut. Promoted as the ladylike alternative to the dark spirits such as whisky and brandy and said to be a form of white wine. Gin was also popularized in the Prohibition era. Mainly because it was

easy to make. But nowadays it’s still associated with the classic Honky Tonk era. Bootlegging and jazz is always a great selling device. During Prohibition bathtub gin was made by taking the poisons out of denatured alcohol to recover the ethyl alcohol. This was then flavoured with juniper, diluted, and then bottled. There were seventyfive different denaturing formulas, so if a skilled chemist didn’t do the purification process, the result was vile, and deadly results often occurred. Most gin is initially distilled in efficient column stills. The resulting spirit is high proof, light-bodied, and clean with a minimal amount of congeners (flavour compounds) and flavouring agents. Simply mixing the base spirit with juniper makes low-quality “compound” gins and botanical extracts. Soaking juniper berries and botanicals in the base spirit and then redistilling the mixture produce mass-market gins. Top-quality gins are flavoured in a unique manner. After one or more distillations the base spirit is redistilled one last time. During this final distillation the alcohol vapour wafts through a chamber in which the dried juniper berries and botanicals are suspended. The vapour gently extracts aromatic and flavouring oils and compounds from the berries and spices as it travels through the chamber on its way to the condensor. The resulting flavoured spirit has a noticeable degree of complexity.

Types of Gin London Dry Gin: the dominant English style of Gin. Good to use for mixing.

Plymouth Gin: relatively full-bodied (when compared to London Dry Gin). It is clear, slightly fruity, and very aromatic. Can only be made by one distillery in Plymouth, Coates & Co.

Old Tom Gin: the last remaining example of the original lightly sweetened gins that was so popular in 18thcentury England. The name comes from an early vending machine. In the 1700s some pubs in England would have a wooden plaque shaped like a black cat (an “Old Tom”) mounted on the outside wall. Thirsty passers-by would deposit a penny in the cat’s mouth and place their lips around a small tube between the cat’s paws. The bartender inside would then pour a shot of Gin through the tube and into the customer’s waiting mouth.

Gin Facts Gin and lime were taken to ward off scurvy The Dry Martini was created by Martine Di Arma Di Taggia at New Yorks Knicker Boker Hotel There have been many Martini variations; one that’s particularly worth a mention is substituting Chanel No. 5 for Vermouth The name comes from “genievre”, French for juniper

[ mixology - featuring Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gin ]

Clarendon Singapore Sling <Ingredients> 35ml Millers Gin 17ml Brandy 17ml Cherry Brandy Liqueur Pineapple Juice Dash of Grenadine <Method> Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a highball glass. Add Grenadine and garnish with cherries.

Classic Martini <Ingredients> 70ml Millers Gin Dash of Vermouth Lemon Rind <Method> Shake all ingredients and serve in chilled cocktail glass.

Long Island Iced Tea <Ingredients> 17ml Millers Gin 17 ml Vodka 17 ml 3yr old Rum 17 ml Cointreau 17 ml Tequila Cola Fresh lime <Method> First add Cola and then layer shaken spirits over ice and garnish with lime.

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Martin Millers Gin Voted the worlds best tasting white spirit in 2003 by the Beverage Testing Institute of Chicago, Martin Millers Gin is pot distilled in England and then shipped to Iceland where it is blended with the smoothest water known to man. The resulting product is a gin like no other and ideally suited to cocktails, on the rocks and of course mixed with premium tonic.

UBC Mix 1> 2nd>

1st> Musk Martini <Ingredients> 45ml Bombay Sapphire Gin 15ml Teisseire Rose Syrup 15ml Parfait Amour Violet Liqueur 15ml Vanilla Gomme Syrup <Method> Pour Parfait Amour in to chilled martini glass. Build other ingredients in shaker full of ice. Stir. Layer in glass. Garnish with a single pink rose petal.

3rd>

The Ultimate Bartending Challenge ‘MIX 1’ was held at the Morrison Hotel on May 27th with great success! A landmark occasion, with all but 3 bartenders being first timers, the Bombay Sapphire inspired night was the perfect way to showcase Dublin’s bartending talent. The calibres of cocktails were exceptional, with a very close fought final. Angi Crispe of The Front Lounge, who’s musk martini and bubbly personality won the judges favour and the night. MIX 2 will be held next month, the ball is now rolling to find Dublin’s Bartending Elite who will all compete for the chance to go to France. For more information contact Johnnie K on johnnie@mixoloistclub.eu

Winners> 1st> Angi Crispe - The Front Lounge

3rd>

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Donna Tang- Morrison Hotel

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Roberto Espinosa - The Gresham Hotel Raphael Agapito - Balzaac

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Cab Sav

“The world’s favourite berry”

Everyone and their granny have heard of Cabernet Sauvignon, it is the most popular, sought after and versatile grape in the world and is tough as old boots. Mainly grown in Bordeaux, Australia, California, Chile and Italy it is a staple grape of old world wines and is often referred to as the ‘Bordeaux Grape’ due to the fact that for centuries it has produced big stunning Clarets and is the primary grape for the Medoc and Graves regions. Also a formidable presence in new world varieties, it is the main grape for top state wines in California and Australia. Grown also to a lesser extent in Greece, Lebanon, New Zealand, Portugal, South Africa and Spain. The wines it produces boast an array of characteristics. Usually described as being big or robust with complex flavours of blackcurrants, raspberries, mint and tobacco and seems to have effortless structure when made right. The grape itself can grow under diverse conditions and can thrive if neglected unlike any other. Once produced the wines have unrivalled ability for ageing, maturing and gaining new complexity especially in oak casks. Delicious, multi talented with bags of stamina and legions of fans, it’s the ‘Daddy’ and its here to stay!! // DM03 _ [ Ire ] // Page 21 //

Cabernet Sauvignon is most likely present in any blended wine and can be enjoyed with most foods when a red is required. For meaty dishes the fuller bodied cab savs of Bordeaux, Australia and California will do nicely, lighter varieties are produced in New Zealand and South Africa and are not to be overlooked.

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Aquarius

Jan 21st - Feb 19th

A good month to move house or to change your surroundings. You can be very creative when you put your mind to it. There is a possibility to earn money from your creations throughout June. Be aware when opportunities are coming your way. Financially not a good month, if you fancy a drink in the city centre head to Peters Pub in Johnsons Place a reasonably priced establishment.

is a good place for a heart to heart discussion with your loved one.

Gemini May 22nd - June 21st Not a good month for finances Gemini. You have been going over budget for the past couple of months and you begin to feel the pinch around now. Again I would recommend Peters Pub in Johnsons Place while you are watching your pennies as its reasonably priced.

Pisces Feb 20th - Mar 20th

Cancer

Throughout June and July you will have an interesting time romantically. Your flirting will be evident and as a result donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be surprised if someone takes an interest in you. Head to K3 on Liffey Street plenty of good looking people there who will interest you.

As an emotional being, May was a tough month for you Cancer. Thankfully there is a change in June. This will be a month to let your hair down head to any of the late bars we have featured in this months issue such as The Turks Head or 4 Dame Lane and enjoy.

Aries Mar 18th - Apr 21st

Leo July 24th - August 23rd

The start of June is quiet. But as the month moves on you feel the need to get out and about your energy levels are soaring. All legal matters are positive throughout the month. 4 Dame Lane would be a good spot for with all that energy this month you can drink till the early hours.

Socially, up to the 22nd June is a busy month. Friends need your approval more than ever. Be aware though, make sure they are not taking your kindness for granted. Listen to your intuition. The Funky and Hip Gubu Bar in Capel Street may be appealing to you Leo.

Taurus April 21st - May 21st June is a Good month to change jobs or take on extra work that helps to increase finances also a good time to start a relationship or begin a new phase within an existing relationship. The Clarendon on Chatham Row with its cosy atmosphere

June 21st - July 23rd

Virgo Aug 24th - Sept 23rd June is a busy month for you Virgo. Your sexdrive is at an all time high. It could be time to begin planning a long trip that has been a pipe dream for some time. Eamonn Dorans In Crown Alley would be perfect for an earth sign like you Virgo.

Libra Sept 23th - Oct 23rd June is a month of opportunities for you Libra. You could learn a lot this month there may be a temporary promotion on the cards. An opportunity to get away from it all pops up at the last minute. You may very well enjoy the newly refurbished Mc Sorleys in Ranelagh.

Scorpio Oct 24th - Nov 22nd Take time out for yourself in June Scorpio. In true Scorpio form you have been putting others first, turn the tables around and make you your main priority in June. The downstairs bar in K3 would be perfect for you and if you fee like letting your hair down head upstairs.

Sagittarius Nov 23rd - Dec 21st You ooze sex appeal this month Sagittarius. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get carried away with yourself and forget who your friends are as there could be a serious falling out. Head to K3 this month where there will be plenty of opportunity to strut your stuff.

Capricorn Dec 22nd - Jan 20th June is a good month for you to meet someone special Capricorn. Consider other peoples ideas as they may prove to be lucrative for you over the coming months. You like the nice things in life head to The Clarendon you will enjoy the ambience Capricorn.

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