ISSUE 24- July 2019 - £4.99
IMPRESSO ESPRESSO
S UM MER ’ S CO O LE ST CAFFE INAT E D CO C K TA IL S
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Issue 24 - J u ly 2 01 9 Editor: Claire White
Schools out for summer... In July’s edition of Muddle Magazine, we’re celebrating the height of summer with two trendy tipples. A well-loved blend of two of life’s greatest pleasures, perfect for an added boost of motivation if your children are off school this month, this month’s featured cocktails are two caffeine-fuelled treats with our in-house Espresso Martini twists!
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This month, we’ve a double distillery feature with award-winning liqueurs from Lakes Distillery, alongside JJ Whitley’s smooth and sumptuous potato vodka. In the latest drinks news, we’re sharing a new rhubarb and blood orange gin and a Scottish rum liqueur, as we uncover the details of new London bar Tayēr + Elementary. We’re also kickstarting our Summer of Gin celebrations with drinkstagrammers The Gin Birds who have shared their summer gin cocktail recipes.
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J.J. Whitley Potato Vodka Creamy yet crisp and light, JJ Whitley’s Potato Vodka is a smooth sip that perfectly complements our coffee cocktails.
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Lakes Salted Caramel Liqueur Awarded the World’s Best Chocolate Liqueur, Lakes Salted Caramel liqueur is a sweettoothed cocktail lover’s dream, with aromas of salted caramel, white chocolate and toasted marshmallows.
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Lakes Espresso Liqueur With notes of freshly toasted espresso beans, hints of dark chocolate and Madagascan vanilla, Lakes Espresso Liqueur is a smooth luxurious coffee-infused spirit. Sandows Cold Brew Coffee Using Brazilian coffee that has been soaked in filtered water overnight, Sandows cold brewing process removes the usual bitterness of black coffee making it a smooth match for our coffee cocktails. Sugar Syrup Balancing out the strong coffee flavours, sugar syrup adds a touch of sweetness to our twisted Espresso Martinis.
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WELCOME
Ed it or’ s l et t er Ins ide t his mon t h’ s box
TIPPLER’S TRENDS
Da tes for your dia r y Bo tt l es & ba rs
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J. J. Whit l ey Th e L a kes Dist il l er y
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Summer of gin
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D AT E S F O R Y O U R D I A R Y
10 T H - N AT I O N A L P I N A C O L A D A D AY The Pina Colada is undoubtedly one of the UK’s most popular cocktails, with its sweet creamy coconutty taste transporting you straight to a beachside cabana. Translating as ‘strained pineapple’ from Spanish, the traditional recipe combines pineapple juice, rum and coconut cream. Grab a pineapple and join the party!
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One of Ernest Hemingway’s favourite cocktails, we’ve been enjoying Daiquiris for over 70 years, but did you know the original recipe was in fact invented by a mining engineer? Jennings Cox is said to have invented the drink in Cuba during the Spanish-American War and named this drink after the nearby iron mine in which he worked.
Produced in the town of Tequila, Mexico’s national drink is protected to the area. The more aged a tequila is, the more mellow its flavour. Instead of shotting the spirit, tequila is made for sipping and savouring or, as we like to enjoy it, shaken into cocktails including the Margarita and Paloma.
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BOTTLES & BARS
TAY Ē R & E L E M E N TA R Y Internationally renowned bartending duo Alex Kratena and Monica Berg have launched Tayēr + Elementary. Featuring two bar concepts, with a concise collection of cocktails, the evolving menu will include drinks served in just three types of glassware consisting of Alex and Monica’s take on classic cocktails, seasonal recipes and bespoke creations, with guest collaborations including the Nordic Old Fashion and Palo Santo Gimlet.
N O R T H 42 R H U B A R B A N D BLOOD ORANGE GIN North42 Gin is a new release from the team behind North Bar & Kitchen in Leicester. The inspiration for the gin came from the bar’s bestselling cocktail The Rhubarb Tumble. The new gin combines English rhubarb with Spanish blood orange and botanicals, creating a gin that can be enjoyed straight, with tonic or ginger ale.
AMAROSA The team behind Aelder liqueur have unveiled a new Scottish liqueur. Amarosa is a fruity rum liqueur with a blend of sweet rosehip and wild Scottish herbs. Ready to be enjoyed neat over ice, topped with soda or crafted into cocktails, the liqueur is now available in 20cl and 50cl bottles via Aelder.com 4
T I P P L E R ’ S TA L E S
J U LY ’ S C O C K TA I L S
The combination of coffee and cocktails doesn’t really need an introduction... A well-loved blend of two of life’s greatest pleasures, perfect for an added boost of motivation. Satisfy two desires at once with our double dose of Espresso Martinis!
SALTED CARAMEL MARTINI Sweet-toothed tipplers, you’re in for a treat! As if the alcohol meets coffee combination wasn’t enough, we’re treating you to a supersweet salted caramel twist on the classic Espresso Martini cocktail. Named an on-trend flavour in 2008, salted caramel is now one of the most popular sweet-meets-salt balances that instantly entices the taste buds. Our twisted Espresso Martini increases the sweetness, but keeps coffee at the heart of every sip. We suggest serving this one with a wedge of fudge on the rim of your glass for an extra moment of indulgence!
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ESPRESSO MARTINI Created in London in 1983 by famed bartender Dick Bradsell, the Espresso Martini reportedly came about when a young lady asked him for a drink that would “wake me up, and then cheer me up” - perhaps the perfect way to describe the effects of an Espresso Martini! As vodka was all the rage at the time, and the Soho Brasserie in which Dick worked was next to the drink station, he decided to combine the brasserie’s freshly made espresso with two types of coffee liqueur, vodka and sugar syrup. Originally named the Espresso Vodka, the cocktail was tweaked and gained its new name the Espresso Martini simply in reference to the glassware typically used to serve the cocktail. As its known, the key to a great Espresso Martini is the creamy foam head which adds texture to the drink. To create this, the original Espresso Martini recipe calls for ristretto espresso, a shot of coffee which uses less water to produce a less acidic taste, which is left to cool before mixing. We’ve taken this logic and brought it on-trend by simplifying the mixing process with our favourite Cold Brew Sandows so you can enjoy your Espresso Martinis tout de suite!
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JJ WHITLEY P O TAT O V O D K A
T H E P U R E S T O F P O TAT O VODKAS
Named after the Whitley family, who began creating spirits in Daresbury in 1762, JJ Whitley Potato Vodka is a nod to the family’s farming heritage. Home-grown fruit and vegetables became a staple of JJ Whitley’s kitchen table and were soon developed into delicious spirits, alike the potato vodka which to this date is still made with 100% natural potatoes. With hints of citrus and pepper, JJ Whitley Potato Vodka is exceptionally thick, velvety and creamy while remaining neutral in taste, making it the ideal spirit to enjoy in cocktails. Due to its subtle flavour, we’re using the smooth vodka in July’s Espresso Martini to create our delicious coffee-focussed cocktail.
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DISTILLERY Halewood
TA S T I N G N O T E S
Creaminess highlighted by subtle notes of white grape and the lingering crunch of green apple J J -W H I T L E Y.C O M @JJWhitleyUK
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THE LAKES VODKA LIQUEURS
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Freshly toasted espresso beans with hints of dark chocolate and Madagascan vanilla pods
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Salted caramel, white chocolate and hints of toasted marshmallows L A K E S D I S T I L L E R Y.C O M @LakesDistillery
In 2014, Lakes Distillery transformed a former Victorian farmspace into a world-class distillery that’s gone on to win numerous global accolades for its Cumbrian spirits. Over the last five years, Lakes Distillery have launched their own whisky, vodka and gin, before recently expanding their drinking horizon with the launch of new vodka liqueurs, as featured in July’s Tipple Box. Using their famed vodka as the base, the new delicious flavours lend themselves to cocktail making with the rich espresso and sweet-toothed salted caramel combinations. Before you enjoy this month’s featured liqueurs, make sure you try a sip straight to appreciate their smooth velvety taste!
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S U M M E R O F G I N - G I N TA S T I N G
Gin is the reigning spirit of the season that’s on everyone’s lips this summer - that’s why we’re celebrating a Summer of Gin! To celebrate our Summer of Gin, we’ll be shining the spotlight on our gin boxes, including our best-selling Gin Tasting Set. Our Gin Tasting Set features 8 miniature bottles of the UK’s top gins. You can enjoy a trio of Scottish gins with Rock Rose, Edinburgh and Boe, a taste of Cornwall with Tarquins, a Welsh treat with Aber Falls and 3 English Gins including the northern Manchester and Masons and London’s Sipsmith. Each box also contains our new gin booklet featuring the story of gin, distillery insights and tasting tips so you can appreciate and make the most of every last drop. From modern-day distilleries reinventing distilling to those taking a traditional approach, the set features a taster of gins from across the country for an at home gin tasting - perfect for treating yourself or as a gift for any gin lover! As gin’s light botanical blend makes it perfect for sipping or blending, whether that’s in cocktails or with your chosen tonic for a refreshing G&T, it’s entirely up to you how you drink your gin - responsibly of course!
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The Gin Tasting Set is available for £39.95 via TIPPLEBOX.COM
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G I N S TA G R A M Who better to introduce their best Summer Gin Recipes than our Drinkstagrammers from Down Under? Aussie Craft Gin experts The Gin Birds believe fresh seasonal produce is the best way to complement a quality craft gin. A simple mix of cucumber or rosemary garnish with a splash of tonic is a must-have for an afternoon gin siesta!
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Australia is certainly popping up on the global map with some unique craft gins appearing overseas, however, our ladies at The Gin Birds love to showcase boutique craft Gins and introduce new emerging brands. To get into the mood for summer, the Gin Birds have shared with us three delicious summer-inspired gin recipes made for sharing, sent with love from Australia!
P O M E G R A N AT E M O S C O W MULE Ingredients: 170ml Gin, 140ml Pomegranate Juice, 1 cup Pomegranate Seeds, 340ml Ginger Beer, 280ml Soda, 2 Limes (Halved and Quartered), 1tbsp Sugar, 1/4 cup Mint Leaves Method: Place lime wedges, sugar and mint leaves in a large pitcher and mash together using a muddler. Add gin, pomegranate juice and seeds, ginger beer and soda and stir well. Divide between four glasses filled with ice. Garnish with extra lime, mint and pomegranate seeds before serving.
GRAPEFRUIT AND CUCUMBER GIN Ingredients: 45ml Craft Gin, 60-90ml Grapefruit Juice (Freshly Squeezed), 120-180ml Cucumber Tonic, 3-4 Cucumber (Thinly Sliced), 1/2 Grapefruit Slice (Thinly Sliced), 1 sprig Rosemary Method: Fill a small cocktail glass with ice. Add gin, grapefruit juice, and top with cucumber tonic. Garnish with 3-4 slices of cucumber, 1/2 slice of grapefruit, and 1 small sprig of rosemary. 11
G I N A N D T O N I C G R A N I TA Ingredients 100ml Gin 80ml Elderflower Syrup 475ml Tonic 2 Limes (Juiced) 1/3 Cucumber (Peeled & Chopped Finely) 4 Cucumber Strips (To Garnish) 1/2 Lime (To Garnish)
Method If you want to prepare granita very quickly, you can add all ingredients to a blender. Alternatively, combine the gin, lime juice, elderflower syrup, and cucumber and and stir well. Add tonic and stir again. Put the mixture into a wide bowl and freeze for at least 3 hours. After an hour, begin to stir well with a whisk every 30 minutes. After 3 hours, crush the mixture with a fork and serve. Serve and garnish with sliced cucumber.
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COMPETITION
Each month, we team up with our featured distillery to give you the chance to win a fullsized bottle to enjoy at home! This month, you can win a bottle of luxuriously smooth JJ Whitley Potato Vodka! Creamy and smooth, with the subtle taste of crunchy apple and white grape, JJ Whitley’s award-winning potato vodka is a must try spirit this summer. The vodka is perfect for sipping straight, adding to your favourite mixer or as an essential cocktail ingredient. For your chance to win, simply visit Tipple Box on Facebook and enter via our Competition tab in July! T&Cs apply.
NEXT MONTH’S BOX A U G U S T 20 19 Autumn is almost upon us so we’re cracking open the Campari. Our Cocktail Club members will be enjoying two cocktails that pack a punch with the complex and bitter Negroni and its longer, more refreshing, counterpart the Americano. To make these powerful drinks we’re shining the spotlight on Manchester Gin, as they prepare to open their brand new distillery in the heart of the city.
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