For this episode of “Shaken not Stirred”, we bring you the aptly named Between The Sheets - well it is found at a hotel bar - from the team at The Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel. Simple and easy to make you will be able to impress your friends with this one all evening long... You will need: 25ml white rum 25ml brandy 25ml cointreau 15ml fresh squeezed lemon juice 15ml simple syrup To … [Read more...]
Shaken not Stirred: Cucumber & Habanero Margarita
For this episode of "Shaken not Stirred", we bring you a rendition of the classic Margarita from Fairmont Mayakoba, which adds extra spice to warm you up after a cool autumn day of cocktails with friends. Salud! You will need: 30 ml of Tequila 30 ml of Habanero infused Tequila 15 ml of simple syrup The juice of a medium size lime ¼ a lime 25ml of agave honey One thick slice of … [Read more...]
Shaken not Stirred: Strawberry Margarita with Balsamic and Mint
For this episode of "Shaken not Stirred", we bring you a cocktail created by Fairmont Tremblant's Mixologist, Nadine Gaudreault. The afternoon's sunshine inspired her to create a refreshing drink that would simply scream “summer”. With a traditional margarita as the starting point, she gave this much adored Mexican cocktail a local twist by adding Quebec strawberries and a balsamic glaze … [Read more...]
Shaken not Stirred: Iced Green Tea Mojito
For this episode of "Shaken not Stirred", we bring you a cocktail from Fairmont Tremblant - which is just perfect for your summer Afternoon Tea. Serve this fresh take on a Mojito with a lemon scone - yum! You will need: 1 tbsp lime juice 4 mint leaves and/or 4 rocket leaves 2 tsp sugar 120 ml of green tea (prepared and cooled) 25 ml rum In a tall glass, mix together the lime juice, mint, … [Read more...]
Flower Friday: The Savoy London
Flowers are vitally important to any hotel and form an intrinsic part of any guest experience in my humble opinion. Flowers epitomise beauty and spectacle, perfume and romance so I love taking photographs of the florist's art - especially in luxury properties where the budgets are higher and the flowers more extravagant. I took this image of the tulip arrangement especially for Flower Friday in … [Read more...]
Travel Facts: The Baku Eye
As is the way with the mysterious but alluring city of Baku in Azerbaijan, attractions are just built and open, largely unpublicised and such is the case with The Baku Eye or to give it it's proper name, the Baku Ferris Wheel. There is no website so details are still a little scarce but thanks to my friends at Fairmont Baku, Flame Towers, we have a little more information. I first spotted The … [Read more...]
Shaken not Stirred: Great Goodwood Punch
To commemorate Independence Day this year from, well, us Brits, we reprise the stunning Goodwood Punch devised last year by master mixologist Eric Lorincz of The American Bar at The Savoy London. This refreshing punch is the perfect accompaniment to any BBQ or summer gathering. The Great Goodwood Punch featured on the cocktail menus of The Savoy London for the summer season 2013 and proved to be … [Read more...]
Strawberries, cream & the ultimate scone
With Wimbledon just around the corner, my thoughts are turning to lazy summer days, watching the tennis whilst sipping Pimms and nibbling on some strawberries, cream and scones. Thanks to the lessons taught by Ludwig Hely, the Assistant Executive Pastry Chef of The Savoy London for another social occasion - Glorious Goodwood, my scones are now in a class of their own! Here's Ludwig's tips on … [Read more...]
Flower Friday: Fairmont Baku, Azerbaijan
For a new series in honour of bounteous nature and beautiful blooms of all kinds, our first Flower Friday features the display on the reception desk at ESPA at Fairmont Baku, Flame Towers in Azerbaijan. The light hits the flowers at just the right angle for my photograph - indeed the ground-breaking contemporary architecture of the hotel designed by HOK International lends itself particularly … [Read more...]
Can an hotel be termed a piece of public art?
Loving travel, art and architecture, I do so enjoy it when my interests collide. Having recently visited Fairmont Baku, Flame Towers, Azerbaijan - the entire building is a sculpture, shaped in the form of a flame to represent Azerbaijan, the land of fire - in essence, a piece of public art to be enjoyed by all. It isn't just the shape that's of interest in Baku, but more about that … [Read more...]
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