When it comes to mixers, fine malts, brandies, gin and vodka deserve nothing but the best. Fitch & Leedes, the superb range of authentic mixers, is made with quadruple filtered water for ultimate purity to meet the highest standards in terms of quality and taste. Delicately carbonated, superbly balanced and infused with the world’s finest flavours, Fitch & Leedes takes you back to an era when things were still made with the utmost care and craftsmanship.
Inspired by the intrepid gentlemen merchantmen of London, Ralph Fitch and William Leedes, who set sail on the Tyger in 1583 in search of new, exotic tastes in India and the East, Fitch & Leedes speaks of the romance and integrity of bygone age.
That’s because the disease they’re known for spreading (malaria) helped forge the classic G&T cocktail, a drink with as much recreational worth as it has medical value.
Fortunately, the legalities of the high-end cocktail world don’t apply to your pop-up tiki bar next to the pool.
One does not simply walk up to a bar and ask for a ‘cocktail’ if one wants to be taken seriously by the mixology crowd.
For one, giving up alcohol for a month may aid weight loss and lower blood pressure.
From bitter to bubbly, boozy to booze-free, there’s a cocktail for everyone to enjoy this festive season.
Think bikini Barbie and Ken, whose only job is ‘beach’, but #JustAddFitch.
Get ready to feel the energy of Zeus and sweat it out in the summer sun at Fitchella, Cape Town’s hottest fitness event on 16th-17th December.
While Siya Kolisi coaches his team to bag the big win (wink wink, nudge nudge), fans can get ready to support and cheer them on in true Saffa style – AKA, with a dop in hand.
There is a fine line between a simple soda and a mocktail, so bars and restaurants have to work hard to keep the teetotallers tempted. That’s where this new drinks trend steps in, fills the gap and gives the mocktail a much-needed boost.
From a simple aperitif to a cocktail nerd’s dream, you can choose to go complex or keep it classic as the robot allows up to six different liquors and mixers to be poured into the dedicated 900ml canisters.
Gin specialists claim that it’s the floral notes and botanical taste profiles both present in tea and gin that come together to create a mixologist’s dream flavour combo that can be easily tweaked to the individual.
While some people spend their winters working on that perfect summer body, you can now have the chance to use your winter to become an expert mixologist and wow your peeps in a different way.
You can now find out which alcohol-free beverage best represents your personality, and get a better understanding of your spiritual connection with your drink of choice.
Local eatery, The 41 Restaurant will also be offering complimentary Fitch & Leedes beverages for each participant, and the person collecting the most litter will win two of their famous ’41’ hamburgers.
A study has shown that restricting the opening hours for onsite alcohol consumption can help save lives.
The thing that really brings the vibe is a good drink, and by extension, an excellent mixologist.
Turns out there is a cocktail master, and he is literally called the King of Cocktail.
Heaven knows we need it being three months into the year and already put out as a grey-listed country with consistent blackouts.
We have this cocktail because it was basically medicine for sailors back in the day.
Clear skin, better sleep, and no headaches await.
We’re choosing the Spritz over the shvitz this summer.
Five incredible local, quality brands have combined to bring you a superb giveaway with summer just around the corner.
What if we just embraced the fact that yes, we are hamsters on a walking wheel and the weekend is a dangling carrot motivating us to keep going?
If you plan on giving booze a miss this month, there’s no harm in hearing a few helpful suggestions to guide you through the process.
There is a pointed difference between a mixed drink and a craft cocktail and the latter has some interesting roots.
The ‘men can’t braai’ campaign is asking women to detail how they are the real braaiers in the family.
An excellent mixologist knows exactly which measurements and combinations make the perfect cocktail, which more often than not needs a quality mixer to top it off.
You could argue that it doesn’t really matter whether you call it whisky or whiskey just as long as you take it slow and enjoy each sip.
You might have popped a basil or rosemary leaf in your gin and tonic, which is fun, but the real kick will come from the spice rack.
One can easily feel like an overwhelmed kid in a candy shop when walking into the bottle store. Here’s a guide to help you choose wisely.