An interview with an anonymous aid-worker-turned-civil-servant who shares her experiences in Afghanistan and the pursuit of justice in the military. We talk about Cape Town, gardening and the similarities between Essex and Lebanon. We might even have invented a new martini type… Continue reading Sunday Social: the Sadness of Leaving Kabul – a martini with a washed-up aid worker
An excellently fun and creative bar in Glasgow’s Merchant City. Continue reading The Absent Ear Speakeasy in Glasgow
A Finnish martini for the masses, from Madonna to me… Continue reading The Kämp Hotel Martini, Helsinki
A beautiful martini with an even more beautiful view of the Emirati coastline. Continue reading SUSHISAMBA Dubai
This is a soft, subtle, interesting and mild Osaka-produced gin from Suntory that makes a very delicate and pleasant martini. Appearance The branding is understated but beautiful – as would be expected from a reputable Japanese producer. The hexagonal bottle is instantly recognisable, with the six sides each representing the six main Japanese botanicals of the drink (which join the eight additional and more traditional … Continue reading A Roku Martini
An über trendy, cool and comfy bar in Frederiksberg Continue reading Bird, Copenhagen
Bring your own glass and enjoy a DIY martini before your flight. Continue reading An Improvised Martini at the Airport Lounge
A beautiful, classically-styled bar in central Copenhagen Continue reading TATA Bar in Copenhagen
This is a beautiful Highland gin with a lovely taste profile and wonderful branding, evocative of the distinctive geography of north-west Scotland. Continue reading A Martini with Seven Crofts Gin
Lulu and the Beanstalk is a wonderful and delightfully unexpected bar in Dubai, serving beautiful food and drink, including classic martinis and their own version of a Perfect Martini. Highly recommended. Continue reading Lulu and the Beanstalk in Dubai
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