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Last Wednesday three local Marylebone bars compete for the next round of the Babicka final in October we took a few photos and scared a few cocktails with our gaping gullets. James of Hardy's won the leg. We will be back to share some of the recipes with you soon...
Initially I was concerned that a wormwood vodka was just a novelty cashing in on the upsurge of interest in Absinthe as the next big thing; which was however a refreshing if sporadic shift away from the tiring and seemingly endless interest in Gin. Light hearted rant aside, I’m incapable of anything deeper right now as I’m enjoying my writing accompaniment too much, and whatever the intentions of marrying wormwood with vodka the result is a marriage destined to run the distance beyond the honeymoon period that few cleverly conceived and well marketed new vodkas enjoy.
London can often seem very land locked but with the Thames tearing through its middle and many rivers feeding into it, hidden or visible, the opportunities to escape land for water are many. The canals are another chance to see another side of London, they are now thriving with tourists and these almost retired capillaries of industry have so much to contribute once again.
Before embarking from Little Venice you should enjoy a couple of our recommendations; Cafe Laville www.cafelaville.co.uk for a very reasonably priced lunch with main courses around the £10 mark with a fantastic location overlooking the boats as they come through the tunnel directly below the cafe. Also worth a visit for a cocktail are The Waterway www.thewaterway.co.uk and www.summerhousebythewaterway.co.uk, we suggest booking if you are thinking of visiting around lunchtime both places do get very busy. The lavender and violet champagne cocktail at Summer House is outstanding.
Pick up Jason’s Trip www.jasons.co.uk outside Cafe Crema at the bottom of Camden Lock foot bridge on the towpath. This is an enchanting forty five minute journey, buy a single or return but be warned only the Venice to Camden leg offers commentary which is informative and at times humorous.
This Summer, London’s choicest brunch spots are serving up the 'Sunshine Mary'. This refreshing take on a Bloody Mary has been dreamed up by Alex Kammerling, the London creator of Kamm & Sons ginseng spirit. The Sunshine Mary is all set to revive any jaded, late‐night palate and bring some breezy adventure to brunch and beyond.
We popped down to Caravan in Kings Cross for breakfast and to sample this new Bloody Mary delight and hear what Alex has been up to with promoting his new Spirit. Any good bartender will tell you the tomato juice is the most important ingredient in a Bloody Mary, but with the 'Sunshine Mary' there are two: the Kamm and Sons with the bright yellow Isle of Wight tomato juice makes for a bedazzling mix and with the spices this bloody mary bursts with flavour. It was stunning and a great start to the day thank you Alex!
The Sunshine Mary profiles Kamm &Sons’ ginseng base – a herbal which is recognized as helping the body deal with a heavy head from late nights, as it helps the liver metabolize alcohol from the blood‐stream more efficiently. The Kamm & Sons’ Sunshine Mary will be on the menu at many top restaurants, all‐day cafés and bars, including Caravan, Hawksmoor, Dean Street Townhouse, York and Albany and Canteen. Or you can knock it up yourself as Alex has kindly given us the recipe:
An exotic and beautiful cocktail inspired by a young lady of the same qualities. For all of the inspirational ladies out there today on International Women's day.
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