{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/60ba1d302c64f600142bd439/69432390f46fd490ce74962a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Festive treats for cocktail lovers","description":"<p>There’s exactly one week to go until Christmas and If you’re still stuck for ideas for what to get the cocktail lover in your life, we’re here to help.</p><p><br></p><p>We’ve trawled through the stores, physically and virtually, sifting through the duds so you don’t have to. Our mission? To select our pick of gifts that will ensure you score more brownie points than the fat bearded bloke in red ever could. You're welcome!</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>What we're mixing</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>Classic Champagne Cocktail</p><p>Brown sugar cube</p><p>7-8 dashes aromatic bitters</p><p>25ml chilled cognac</p><p>Champagne to top</p><p>Garnish with fresh orange peel</p><p>Method:</p><p>Chill glassware and ingredients. Soak sugar cube with aromatic bitters then add to the bottom of your Champagne flute. Top with Champagne and garnish with orange peel.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></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><p><br></p><h3><strong><em>For the products featured in this episode, see websites below:</em></strong></h3><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://shop.aperol.com/en-gb/products/spritzwear-gloves?variant=56230755467641\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Aperol Spritzwear Gloves</strong></a><strong>, <em>£30</em></strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.fortnumandmason.com/aureus-vita-gin-70cl?gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=Pmax+-+Wine+&amp;+Spirits+-+Generics&amp;utm_term=&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=18152693274&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADpHNw05ZhmlsSFVcg9YHnAYV-5Gk&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAxonKBhC1ARIsAIHq_lu_CxpY5fu16nwiwgy1bXPeiSI9vdK4E7cI0iHk88tRUejvHdDdzckaAt_eEALw_wcB\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Aureus Vita Fibonacci Dry Gin</strong></a><strong>, <em>£169</em></strong></p><p><a href=\"https://shop.claridges.co.uk/products/mixology-edition\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Claridges Mixology Edition Gift Set,</strong></a> <strong><em>£225</em></strong></p><p><a href=\"https://highlandchocolatier.com/products/classic-whisky-pairings?srsltid=AfmBOopzWOif9apbjg7r52ymmTt6_I5pdAK05cAOcbXaw5X_-ITirPPX\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Classic Whisky Pairing Chocolates,</strong></a> <strong><em>£42.95</em></strong></p><p><a href=\"Cocktail Panama Notebook,\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cocktail Panama Notebook,</strong></a> <strong><em>£70</em></strong></p><p><a href=\"https://dram5.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Dram5 Gift Box,</strong></a> <strong><em>£95</em></strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.reservebar.com/products/fords-gin-negroni-sessions-bundle/GROUPING-2511544\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Fords Gin Negroni Sessions Bundle</strong>,</a> <strong><em>$24.99</em></strong></p><p><a href=\"https://shop.thehawksmoor.com/product/hawksmoor-martini-bar-experience/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Hawksmoor Martini Bar Experience,</strong></a><strong><em> £100</em></strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.iambartender.it/gb/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>I Am Bartender Jewellery,</strong></a> <strong><em>from £35</em></strong></p><p><a href=\"https://holly.co/shop/product/martini-jewellery-dish/976a03b8-312e-4f10-b829-8f4408dbb37f?srsltid=AfmBOorsmWIPjevEULs-yOA2vQWfUncjNcnVJ2pdvXMtoXA5sARaxvZW\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Martini Lovers Jewellery Dish,</strong></a> <strong><em>£32.99</em></strong></p><p><a href=\"https://mothdrinks.com/products/festive-snacking-selection-box?srsltid=AfmBOorfs1PBgEBBshrv-1W1tgGaYm9htnF2xgZ--gx-J3ZHtXfBcLlc\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>MOTH Festive Snacking Selection Box,</strong></a> <strong><em>£59</em></strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.rimowa.com/gb/en/stories/rimowa-x-robbe-berking-collaboration.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Rimowa x Robbe &amp; Berking Cocktail Case,</strong></a> <strong><em>£4.310</em></strong></p><p><a href=\"https://shop.rosewoodhotels.com/london/scarfes-bar-x-suntory-hibiki-limited-edition-cocktail-box-048256\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Scarfes Bar x Hibiki Limited-Edition Cocktail Box</strong></a><strong>,<em> £140</em></strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.seventyonegin.com/seventy-one-night-readings\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Seventy One Gin Night Readings,</strong></a> <strong><em>£188</em></strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/product/sirdavis-sirdavis-american-whisky_R04375236/?utm_source=salesforce&amp;utm_medium=emailcamp&amp;utm_campaign=na_sirdavispreorderwk34_trade_na_na_240820&amp;utm_term=hero_CTA&amp;utm_content=na&amp;sfmc_id=New1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>SirDavis Gift Bag</strong></a><strong>, <em>£79</em></strong></p><p><a href=\"https://tayer-elementary.com/products/tayer-rtd-xmas-essentials-2-0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Tayer + Elementary Xmas Essentials 2.0 Christmas Cocktail Gift Set,</strong></a><strong> <em>£35</em></strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.the-connaught.co.uk/restaurants-bars/connaught-bar/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Connaught Bar – A Year of Cocktails,</strong></a> <strong><em>£5,000</em></strong></p><p><a href=\"https://shop.the-connaught.co.uk/products/the-connaught-bar-gin-hamper\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Connaught Bar Gin Hamper,</strong></a> <strong><em>£395</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></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>","author_name":"The Cocktail Lovers"}