Shake Up Your Cocktail Recipes with Alchemist Dreams Liqueurs

At The Amazing Blog, there is one thing that we can all agree on when the weather is warm and the sun is shining, we love to make (and drink!) cocktails. However, sometimes we get stuck in a rut of making the same old drinks time after time, so we were looking for something new to spice up our cocktail recipes ready for the approaching bank holiday weekend! When we discovered Alchemist Dreams, we thought we had died and gone to cocktail heaven!

Alchemist Dreams offer a bespoke liqueur service, allowing you to create your very own liqueurs! To create your signature liqueur, you have to first choose from a range of delicious fruits to create a base for your liqueur. Then you can select a couple of accent flavours such as vanilla, wormwood or cacao to create a truly unique flavour based around your own personal taste, meaning you get exactly what you want from your liqueur!

When creating your own liqueur you can also select from a range of bottle shapes and sizes to cater for your needs. We think that the Alchemist Dreams liqueurs would make a fantastic present for friends or family as it is a truly unique idea that everyone is bound to be impressed by.

If the thought of designing your own liqueur seems a bit too confusing for you, don’t worry, under each ingredient the types of accent or base flavour that would compliment it have been listed, so you can’t really go wrong! You can also choose from a range of tried and tested home blends if you are feeling less creative!

We sampled the home blend Summer Storm, which  is a concoction of lime, ginger, and Elderflower. This is a perfectly summery liqueur; it is light and perfect for a relaxing summer evening. We also tried out Twisted Mocha, a combination of coffee, cacao, orange, and cinnamon. We loved it! It tastes like an orange latte, and is very energizing and uplifting. Other home blends that are available are: Black(berry) Magic, Broken Temperance, and High Tea, all of which have a unique combination of flavours and we think they sound amazing!

You can drink these liqueurs in a variety of ways so you will never tire of your blend. Alchemist Dreams suggest that you first try the liqueur on its own, as it is perfectly tasty neat or on the rocks. You can mix it with soda or tonic water to create a long drink out of your liqueur. One very interesting idea is pouring it over ice-cream – something we are definitely going to try with the Twisted Mocha flavour! Best of all though, these liqueurs can be used to create bespoke cocktails of your own design, which is sure to impress at parties or dinner events!

If you fancy testing your mixology skills to add a twist to your home-made cocktails we recommend creating your own bespoke concoction in the  Alchemist Dreams website, prices start from just £5 for a 50ml miniature.

Evans and Peel Detective Agency

Bringing the 1920’s to your doorstep. At Amazing PR we love to experience a new place to kick back our feet and relax. What could be better than experiencing a sexy and scandalous speakeasy in West London? When arriving at Evans and Peel Detective Agency, you are greeted by a detective who takes you down a small staircase to their agency office. Here you have to ‘state your case’ and include the details of why you are here and what your concerns are at this time.

After they listen to your story and ask you a few general questions; they will open a hidden door by pulling a dusty book out of the bookcase and travel back in time…

Once inside the speakeasy everything comes to life from the 1920’s. The detective leads you into a dimly lit, soft spoken bar and restaurant. The waitresses and bartenders all play their own role. Before taking your orders they make sure that you understand the rules so that no one gets in trouble by the police, in case they stop by or hear loud voices. The exposed bricks and the old white tiles give the speakeasy an old-fashioned look. If you sit at the bar you will notice that the bar is constructed from old church pews and each table is old wooden tables that are small to give off an intimate atmosphere.

From the role play to the surreptitious nature of Evans and Peel Detective Agency, you can’t go wrong. With this intimate atmosphere and soft music, this is the perfect place to have a romantic night with that special someone. Surprise your plus one and take them back to the 1920’s and have an evening you won’t forget about.

Partial to Patron?

That time-old Christmas question: naughty or nice?  If you’re feeling in the mood to be a bit naughty, perhaps looking for a well-deserved treat after a long day of Christmas shopping, the pop-up Patron XO Café Noir is the answer to your Christmas season prayers!  From November 29^th- December 1^st the makers of Patron fine tequila are bringing a pop-up ‘cocktail cabaret speakeasy’ to Soho every night from 3-11pm.

The evening is divided up into three parts: from 3-6 there will be a booth setup for private lessons in master mixology (three one-hour sessions) where you can learnmix delicious Christmas cocktails that are sure to delight family and friends (and be great for holiday parties!).  If you’d rather lounge than learn, grooming by Paul Mitchell will be available as well while live tunes from the pop-lounge duo ‘Piano Jukebox’ are sure to serenade you into high Holiday spirits.

 At 6:30 the Café gets playful with Jonny’s Trivia Hour (featuring performance artist Jonny Woo) bringing a humorous and entertaining atmosphere of games and banter while you unwind with one of the many delicious Patron cocktails.

At 9 the more devious side of the night kicks off with the Patron XO Café Noir Speakeasy.  From moving musicians to captivating cabaret acts, the venue will feature three back to back nights of top entertainment (all hosted by the amusing and engaging Jonny Woo).  There will be some of the best talent in town along with some amusing antics and silly surprises throughout.

Patron’s XO Café Noir is sure to be a refreshingly unique and unpredictable experience where fine Holiday cocktails meet spectacular entertainment in the heart of Soho.  Patron XO Café Noir is surely an event not to be missed this season!

The Patrón XO Noir Cafe will open from 3pm, 29th November – 1st December 2011 to over 18's only

Address: Bureau Club Unit 2, 13 Kingly Court,LondonW1B 5PW.

To book your place, visit patronsocialclub.co.uk.

Timings:

Patrón mixology master class sessions: 3pm – 6pm, in three one-hour sessions.

Jonny's Christmas Quiz: 6.30pm – 8.30pm

Patrón XO Cafe Noir Speakeasy: 9.00pm – 11pm

Summer Karaoke

If, like me, you’re prone to losing your friends after 5 minutes in packed clubs, regret wearing your 6 inch heels the moment you walk in the door as all you want to do is sit down and hate having to wait half an hour to order your drink then you’ll be as excited as me to find out one of London’s most popular clubs has answered all my partying needs!

This Summer Mahiki is offering visitors to their Dover Street Tiki themed hangout the ultimate private playroom. The Polynesian inspired night club known for their lethal Mahiki Treasure Chest cocktails and celebrity fans have just opened a brand new private suite mysteriously named the No-Tell Motel room. The Vegas-style concealed room is based on a 1970’s motel complete with shag pile carpets, carrots squawking in the trees and your very own Lucky Voice karaoke room.  Like all good motels the room comes with a double bed, kitchen, lounge, fancy dress outfits, comedy props, a specially designed Southern Comfort cocktail menu and your very own personal Mahiki waiter to bring you all your food and drink orders direct to your room (OK, maybe this isn’t any ordinary motel). The room can hold up to 25 guests making it the perfect place to party and what’s more, after a tiring night of drinking, dancing and singing your heart out at karaoke with your nearest and dearest you can catch a few zzz’s before check out.

The No-Tell Motel is available to hire in two allocated time slots 5.30pm-9pm and 9.30pm-3am. Go to www.mahiki.com to find out more.