Well that was fun. For a couple of weeks in February recently I was living the dream in Palm Springs California, hanging out with some very fine folks and experiencing some of the best that this glamorous city has to offer. You’ll recall I flew over to present some Martini masterclasses for my friends at
In sports they talk about backing yourself. So how’s this for a confident play….. Choose the most competitive spirits category to create a new product in, aim to create something unique and of the highest quality, and do THAT independently without the backing of any big corporate players in the largest market in the world.
I have had my eyes on this gin since I first discovered it online. But I couldn’t get in Sweden at first, so this Spring when their new Scandinavian agent had a bar tour here in Sweden and came to Stranger in Göteborg I made sure I was there! The drinks list for the evening
They call New Mexico the Land of Enchantment. Having spent a month there last year in 2016, I can see why. I fell in love with its desert landscapes, its strong Native American and Hispanic cultures, the art scene, and of course its Green and Red Chile which is served on pretty much everything. A
In October I had the pleasure of travelling through the land from where the Martini came from: The United States of America. Naturally, I was in my happy place. A cocktail doesn’t exist in a vacuum, it needs an ecosystem of bars, spirits, cocktail culture and of course, mixologists to bring them to life. So
Well despite the best gin & vodka on offer, the perfect excuse to party, and plenty of inspiration these past weeks, it seems we can’t entice enough Martiniphiles to join us for our party. Anyone who bought tickets will be refunded very soon by TEDxCanberra. Hopefully next year we’ll have better luck. Phillip –/
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