We kick off 2023 by cracking open a couple of classic liqueurs to celebrate “Kiss A Ginger Day” and the birthday of Marco Pantani – an Italian maverick whose life was, quite literally, full of ups and downs.
Amid all this talk of Harry and Meghan, we explore Edward VII, aka “Dirty Bertie” – the original Playboy Prince with some cracking King’s Ginger liqueur.
Then, having once again proven that #winewritingiswelleasy, we make ourselves a Bicicletta for birthday boy and Pirate peddler Marco Pantani.
If you’d like to see Edward VII’s ‘s3x chair’ (and why wouldn’t you?) then click here.
Amazon is offering a great deal on King’s Ginger, complete with swanky gift tin, for just £23 here. You’re welcome.
King’s Mulled Cider
50ml The King’s Ginger
150ml Cider
150ml Apple juice
Serve in a handled glass, hot or over ice.
Garnish with lemon, cinnamon stick and fresh blackberries.
Here’s the picture of Marco shaking an Italian policeman’s hand after some rather ripe parking manouevres and here’s a picture of his statue in Northern Italy.
- 50ml Campari
- 75ml White wine
- Soda Water
Other Royal Drinks:
King Charles’s Royal Lochnagar 12 year old, Whisky Exchange, £40.95
- 3 x 60ml pouches containing 3 x world class spirits delivered direct through your door every month.
- Exclusive access to the TD online magazine
- A signed copy of Thinking Drinkers Almanac (named Drinks Book of the Year 2021 by The Sunday Times)
- Monthly Online Tastings with The Thinking Drinkers & Guests
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