Single Malt and Cigar Evenings
In my last post I told you about the #BombayCocktailClub. This week it was the turn of another club of sorts, where aficionados gather to celebrate Single Malt and Cigars. With Chef Clinton Cooper, Executive Chef of the Four Seasons…
Cointreau Caviar
Caviar ingredients: 140 g (5oz) Cointreau60 g (2oz) water (filtered water or with low calcium content) 1.6 g sodium alginate (0.8%) Calcium bath: 500 g (18 oz) water 2.5 g calcium chloride Preparation: – Start by preparing the calcium bath….
Talking Tequila at #BombayCocktailClub
Earlier this week I made my way to round two of the #BombayCocktailClub. Started by Tim Etherington -Judge, Brand Ambassador of Diageo Reserve Brands, #BCC brings together people who love their alcohol and enjoy learning about it as well. Tim…
The One with the Grass
I find myself strangely fascinated by spirits that have objects floating in them – the tequila worm, snake wine or even the more staid gold flecked liqueurs. Regardless of whether they add flavour or are dropped in just for the…
Vallonné Vineyards Winemaker’s dinner
On Tuesday night (February 22) Vallonné Vineyards hosted a winemaker’s dinner at Bungalow 9 in Bandra. A very intimate affair, Vallonne’s winemaker Marie Barbé took us through their range of wines and Chef Rajeev Basak put together a special menu to…
The Malaka Vallonne Wine Festival 2012 in Pune
Since I often get asked about events in Pune, here’s one that’s being held tomorrow. I have been waiting to try Vallonne wines for sometime now, but haven’t had a chance yet. I won’t be able to make it tomorrow,…
Kala Ghoda Wine Festival Feb 11-12
It is the season of wine fests. First York Live, then Sulafest and now the Kala Ghoda Wine Festival. And all the wine loving Mumbaikars who couldn’t make it to Nasik, can try an array of Indian and some imported…
A look at York Live 2012
This post is a little overdue. On January 21, 2012 York Winery celebrated its second edition of the wine and music festival called York Live. My first visit to the festival and I have to say, it was a blast. York’s…
Sulafest 2012: All you need to know
The annual wine and music festival is back and for the first time Sulafest will be a two day event. Artist lineup: Now in its fifth edition, it will feature Nitin Sawhney, world-class producer, songwriter, DJ, multi-instrumentalist, orchestral composer and cultural pioneer….
Beer Appreciation @ Woodside
Zane Furtado is a complete beer buff. He even boasts of a degree in Fundamentals in Brewing and Packaging from the Institute of Brewing and Distilling (IBD), London and runs the page Beer Me Out. Last night he attended a…
Cocktail-making master class @ home
I’ve already given you recipes for some Classic Cointreau cocktails, but if you’re looking for something more elaborate or some contemporary mixes, you can have a trained barman show you how, and make a party of it! The Cointreau Rendez-vous Privé…
Weekend Vineyard Getaway
I had the most amazing weekend. I was one of the lucky few bloggers to be invited to the Fratelli estate in Akluj. We set out from Bandra at 7am, and after a seven hour journey and a few hiccups…
New in the market – Teacher’s RTD
Have you tried the new Teacher’s Scotch ready to drink mixes yet? Premixed with Cola and Soda, these cans are currently sold at most retail stores in Mumbai and will soon be made available across the country. Teacher’s RTD with…
YORK LIVE 2.0
The York Winery: Located in the Ganarpur area of Nasik, York Winery was formed in 2005 and celebrated their first vintage in 2008. The 9 acre estate has gorgeous vineyards and even a Tasting Room at the winery which is…
Uncork your luck
Happy New Year! 😀 I’m looking forward to starting this year on a high. So here’s announcing the first contest on GiggleWater411. I’m super excited about this and all the other cool things that are lined up for the blog in…