{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/60ba1d302c64f600142bd439/654bf8ca86ae8b00124cd154?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Bigging up Birmingham bars with Matt Arnold","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/60ba1d302c64f600142bd439/1699477681180-c2bbd827aa633801648ad570532e9ab5.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>We've packed a lot into this week's episode, so sorry not sorry that it's a little longer than most…</p><p><br></p><p>We start with a tasting of Aber Falls Single Malt Whisky from Wales and continue with Brugal 1888 Double Aged Rum from the Dominican Republic, while our pick of the week on the book front is 'Signature Cocktails' by Amanda Schuster.</p><p><br></p><p>Instead of one bar review, we have seven from a recent visit to Venice. There's a mix of historic and modern, all recommended for the next time you visit The Floating City.</p><p><br></p><p>From northeastern Italy, we head to the middle of the UK where we catch up with World Class GB winner Matt Arnold. We hear from him about why he's on a mission to put Birmingham on the global map and to recap on his experience at the recent World Class Global Finals in São Paulo.</p><p><br></p><h3><strong><em>For more from The Cocktail Lovers, visit </em></strong><a href=\"https://www.thecocktaillovers.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>thecocktaillovers.com</em></strong></a></h3><p><br></p><h3><strong><em>For the products featured in this episode, see websites below:</em></strong></h3><p><br></p><p><strong>What we're mixing:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Scorpion</p><p>45ml Gold rum</p><p>22.5ml cognac or pisco</p><p>60ml freshly squeezed orange juice</p><p>30ml freshly squeezed lemon juice</p><p>15ml orgeat syrup</p><p><br></p><p>Method:</p><p>Blend all ingredients with crushed ice and serve in a Collins glass. Garnish with a slice of orange and mint sprig.</p><p><em>Recipe: </em><a href=\"https://www.diffordsguide.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>diffordsguide.com</em></a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.aberfallsdistillery.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Aber Falls Single Malt Whisky</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.brugal-rum.com/en/brugal-1888-doblemente-anejado\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Brugal 1888 Double Aged Rum</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/passingfancies.bar/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Passing Fancies</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.amazon.co.uk/Signature-Cocktails-Amanda-Schuster/dp/1838667555/ref=asc_df_1838667555/?tag=googshopuk-21&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=658865517263&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=5971153956979313607&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9045997&amp;hvtargid=pla-2210723792794&amp;psc=1&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Signature Cocktails</a> by Amanda Schuster</p><p><em>Italian Bars:</em></p><p><a href=\"https://www.aman.com/hotels/aman-venice/dining/bar\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Aman</a></p><p><a href=\"https://artsbarvenice.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Arts Bar</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.palazzoexperimental.com/restaurant\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Experimental Cocktail Club</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/vcegl-the-gritti-palace-a-luxury-collection-hotel-venice/overview/?EM=DNM_THEGRITTIPALACE.COM\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bar Longhi at The Gritti Palace</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.cipriani.com/us/harrys-bar\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Harry's Bar Venice</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/irusteghivenezia/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Osteria I Rusteghi</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/irusteghivenezia/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Library Bar at Nolinski Venezia</a></p><p><a href=\"https://venicecocktailweek.it/en/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Venice Cocktail Week</a></p><p><br></p><h3><strong><em>The Cocktail Lovers theme music is by Travis 'T-Bone' Watson</em></strong></h3><h3><strong><em>Edited by </em></strong><a href=\"http://www.christianfox.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>Christian Fox</em></strong></a></h3><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"The Cocktail Lovers"}