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If you follow my writing, you know I have a penchant for hotel bars. If you happen to share my passion, then this year don’t miss your chance to experience what’s happening behind the hotel bars in Barcelona from Sept 21 - 27. Now, thanks to our guest today, Barcelona’s stepping into the spotlight again with more than 30 of its best great hotel bars teaming up for the second Barcelona Hotel Bar Week. You might have heard the brains behind it all, Bianca Grisolia, last year when she introduced the event on Lush Life. If you missed it, let me introduce you to the one who thought it was high time Barcelona’s hotel bars got the spotlight they deserve. Not only is she Founder and Organizer of Barcelona Hotel Bar Week, but a communication strategist, international PR expert, and founder of BG PR & Communication, an agency working globally with premium hospitality brands and venues Bianca is a passionate advocate for the cultural value of hospitality and a driving force in building community and connections within the hospitality industry, plus she is my friend! Today, she’s here to tell us how it all began and how this year is different. We are lucky enough to have Bar Managers from four of the participating hotels. We have: Alberto Melis, Bar Manager, The Cotton House Hotel Marcos Miranda, F&B Manager, Hotel Kimpton Vividora Matteo Conte, Bar Manager, Grand Hotel Central Hugo Maciel, Bar Manager, Mandarin Oriental Barcelona Check out Barcelona Hotel Bar Week here! Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/barcelona-hotel-bar-week-2026 ----- Lush Life Merchandise is here - we’re talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler Media Follow us on Instagram New episodes every other Tuesday, usually!!

It takes a certain courage and a fair bit of conviction to build a whisky distillery that dares to do things differently. Luckily, today’s guest is genetically predisposed to have both. Today I’m sitting down with Gareth Moore, CEO of the Virginia Distillery Company. With his father’s dream as the blueprint, Gareth has transformed an idea into one of the most exciting names in American whisky. He guides us from his father’s story to what defines Virginia Single Malt whisky today! Our cocktail of the week is the A Cab on the Boulevard - yes, the Virginia Distillery take on the Boulevardier! INGREDIENTS 2 oz Virginia Distillery Co. Cabernet Cask Select1 oz Campari1 oz Sweet VermouthOrange peel METHOD Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with iceStrain into a cocktail glassGarnish with an orange peel You’ll find this recipe and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, plus links to most of the ingredients. Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/virginia-distillery-company-with-gareth-moore/ ----- Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to https://substack.com/@alushlifemanual. Lush Life Merchandise is here - we’re talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler Media Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Get great cocktail ideas on Pinterest New episodes every other Tuesday, usually!!

You just can’t help falling in love with a town that gave us both the King of Rock n Roll and the Queen Bee. Today’s episode brings us the delights that can only be found in Tupelo, Mississippi. Sponsored by Tupelo CVB, we’re diving into the history, restaurants, drinks, and experiences that make Tupelo on your go-now list. First up, we have Jennie Bradford Curlee, the Deputy Director of the Tupelo Convention and Visitors Bureau. A lifelong resident of Tupelo, Jennie Bradford joined the Tupelo CVB in 2012 and now heads it all up. After she gives us a tour around Tupelo, we are joined by Jeri Carter, the Queen Bee of Queen’s Reward Meadery. Jeri Carter founded the Meadery in 2016, and all the meads produced are made with Mississippi Honey. Since its inception, Queen’s Reward has won over fifty medals in National and International mead and wine competitions. I know that most people know Tupelo as the birthplace of Elvis Presley, but there’s so much more to discover. It’s also the headquarters of the Natchez Trace Parkway, one of the top ten most visited national parks in the country. Coming in early 2027, the Chickasaw Heritage Center will open along the Natchez Trace, inviting visitors to experience the Chickasaw First American story from a uniquely Chickasaw perspective. If you’re hungry? Tupelo serves up more than 200 restaurants, everything from Southern favorites and smoky barbecue to farm-fresh fare and elevated culinary creations. And in the birthplace of the King of Rock ‘N’ Roll, live music isn’t optional; it’s essential. With 16 venues offering performances almost every day of the week, the soundtrack to your stay is always playing. Just remember that with more than 2,200 hotel rooms, three distinct shopping districts, and one unforgettable vibe, Tupelo is ready when you are. Just visit Tupelo.net and imagine what you can do there! Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/the-spirit-of-tupelo-mississippi/ ----- Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to https://substack.com/@alushlifemanual. Lush Life merchandise is here - we’re talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler Media Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Get great cocktail ideas on Pinterest New episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

There is only one place to experience the sunset over Venice with a cocktail in hand. Our guest today is the one behind the drinks that make it unforgettable. Let me introduce Valentina Mircea, the Bar Manager of The Skyline Bar at the Hilton Molino Stucky Venice. She has spent over ten years in this industry, from London to Brighton to Venice. Whether she’s guiding her team to create a zero-waste signature menu or watching a guest experience the lagoon at sunset, her mission is to make moments into memories. You can also read about the Hilton Molino Stucky Venice in my new book — yes, it’s finally happening. A Guide to Drinking in Venice lands April 2026. I’ve been hinting at it for years, and it’s now available for pre-sale. Go to alushlifemanual.com/book for more details. Now — let’s enjoy that sunset at least virtually with Valentina. Our cocktail of the week is the Venetian Lagoon. INGREDIENTS 40 ml Gin dei Sospiri20 ml Noilly Prat10 ml Luxardo Bitter Bianco10 ml Lillet Blanc10 ml Salamoia (olive brine)10-15 grams of purple cabbageGarnish: 3 Kalamata Olives METHOD Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with 10/15 grams of purple cabbageLet sit for 30 minutes to infuse itStrain into a rocks glass with a large ice cubeGarnish with 3 Kalamata olives You’ll find this recipe and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, plus links to most of the ingredients. Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/hilton-molino-stucky-venice-with-valentina-mircea/ ----- Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to https://substack.com/@alushlifemanual. Lush Life Merchandise is here - we’re talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler Media Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Get great cocktail ideas on Pinterest New episodes every other Tuesday, usually!!

At the St Regis, it’s two, two bars in one. Our guest is well aware of that fact - preparing a perfectly executed Negroni at noon on a sun-drenched terrace… and then later that evening a Warhol-worthy cocktail set in a bespoke glass. Today I’m sitting down with Ludwig Negri, Manager of The St. Regis Bar and the Arts Bars at the St Regis Venice. He’s been there since it was reopened in 2019, after honing his craft in London. We’ll talk Lake Garda beginnings, Venetian lagoon botanicals, and what it really takes to build two distinct bar identities in one of the most visited hotels in the city You can also read about the St Regis Venice in my new book — yes, it’s finally happening. A Guide to Drinking in Venice lands in April 2026. I’ve been hinting at it for years, and it’s now available for pre-sale. Go to alushlifemanual.com/book for more details. Our cocktail of the week is the Doge’s Tipple. INGREDIENTS 45ml artichoke-infused Mancino Amaranto45ml Venetian bitter (we are using select, but we are gonna change soon with Bitter dei Sospiri)10ml Amaro CadelloLemon Essence spray from Essentia1 globe artichoke METHOD You will need to infuse your vermouth with artichoke first. To do that, you need to remove the outer leaves and trim the stem of one globe artichoke, keeping only the tender, light-green leaves and heart. Then slice the artichoke into very thin pieces. Add these to the jug and then add 750ml of Mancino Amaranto, which is what the St Regis Venice uses, or any vermouth. Then let it rest 24-48 hours. Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass filled with ice.Stir until well chilledStrain into a rocks glass with iceMist with a spritz of Lemon Essence spray You’ll find this recipe and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, plus links to most of the ingredients. Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/st-regis-venice-with-ludwig-negri/ ----- Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to https://substack.com/@alushlifemanual. Lush Life Merchandise is here - we’re talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler Media Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Get great cocktail ideas on Pinterest New episodes every other Tuesday, usually!!

Paris has taken Venice by storm but this time round, unlike Napoleon in 1797, they’ve arrived with shakers not soldiers. Our guest today is leading the charge! I’m sitting down with Pietro Lorefice, Bar Manager of Experimental Cocktail Club Venice, one of the bars that changed the cocktail conversation in this city. Experimental Cocktail Club conquered Paris in 2007 with its innovative ideas, sparking Europe’s modern cocktail revival and growing into an influential group of bars and hotels around the world. In Venice, Pietro is at the helm and we’re talking craft, culture, and what it really takes to run one of Venice’s most exciting bars. You can also read about Pietro in my new book - well almost. I HAVE A NEW BOOK COMING OUT in April 2026 - A Guide to Drinking in Venice! I've been talking about it for what... three years now? I can't wait for you to see it at last for pre-sale! Go to alushlifemanual.com/book for more details. Now let’s join Pietro! Our cocktail of the week is the Isola Di Pino INGREDIENTS 40 ml Vodka20 ml Coffee liqueur10 ml AmaroSalted Sugar Syrup* to taste METHOD Combine all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice.Shake until well chilled and frosted.Fine strain into a coupette glassAdd 3 coffee beans for good luck and enjoy. *Salted Sugar Syrup: Combine equal parts (by weight) of sugar and water. Add 5% salt based on the total weight. Stir until completely dissolved. You’ll find this recipe and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, plus links to most of the ingredients. Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/experimental-cocktail-club-venice-with-pietro-lorefice/ ----- Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to https://substack.com/@alushlifemanual. Lush Life Merchandise is here - we’re talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler Media Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Get great cocktail ideas on Pinterest New episodes every other Tuesday, usually!!

In music, most of us are attracted to a song’s continually repeated musical rhythm, "Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple, "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" by the Rolling Stones, or "Seven Nation Army" by The White Stripes, but once those were new to us. Our guest today is here to remind us of the pleasure we get when discovering a new riff. Sponsored by Visit Cincy, I am thrilled to introduce you to Mollie Lewis, the President of New Riff Distilling, which took Kentucky’s leitmotif of bourbon and sprinkled in a few eighth-note surprises to create a liquid that is winning awards not only at home but around the world. Her story proves there’s always room for a new tune in town. Not only am I excited to introduce Mollie to you, but also the whole Cincy Region — where North meets South and Ohio meets Kentucky. Just a bridge apart, Cincinnati’s German heritage and urban energy connect with Northern Kentucky’s Southern charm. While you are there, you can sip bourbon, sample craft beer, and savor award-winning cuisine. There are tons of vibrant street art, historic landmarks, and stunning architecture to explore — all along a riverfront that’s buzzing with festivals year-round. You can plan your trip at visitcincy.com. Our cocktail of the week is the New Fashioned: INGREDIENTS 2 oz. New Riff Bottled in Bond Bourbon3 dashes Angostura Bitters3 dashes Orange Bitters1/4 oz. Rich Demerara Syrup* METHOD Add all the ingredients to a mixing glassAdd ice and then stir until chilledStrain over a large rock in a rocks glass or coupeGarnish with an orange peel *Rich Demerara Syrup - In a large pot, mix 12 oz of water and 24 oz of demerara sugar together on low heat. Use a spoon to slowly stir as the mixture heats up. Heat through until sugar dissolves, never allowing the mixture to come to a boil. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 month. You’ll find this recipe and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, plus links to most of the ingredients. Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/new-riff-with-mollie-lewis-president/ ----- Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to https://substack.com/@alushlifemanual. Lush Life Merchandise is here - we’re talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler Media Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Get great cocktail ideas on Pinterest New episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

Some birds sing at dawn to wake us up, but today we’re celebrating the birthday of a certain nocturnal songbird whose award-winning cocktails, wonderful hospitality, and sultry nightly soundtrack have been keeping London warbling for 15 years. Today we’re turning our attention to Nightjar, the Shoreditch bar that rewrote London’s late-night playbook. Joining me are the brilliant duo behind it: Roisin Stimpson and Edmund Weil. Long before Nightjar became a fixture on the World’s 50 Best Bars list, the Top 500 Bars, and every other list, Rosie and Edmund had a dream and the drive to create a place that brought together all their passions. All their bars, Nightjar, Oriole, and Swift, hold a special place in my heart, and you will see why. I don’t want to reveal too much of their story in this intro, so let’s get right into the episode and have them guide us through the story of Nightjar. But before that, if you love Lush Life, we would so appreciate your support by signing up for our newsletter. You can get our advice on anything to do with home bartending, where to drink in every major city, special recipes, and even your very own Lush Life mug! Just head to alushlifemanual.substack.com and sign up! Now grab that Martini and let’s join Rosie and Edmund! Our cocktail of the week is the Toronto: INGREDIENTS 50 ml Woodford Reserve12.5 ml Fernet Branca7.5 ml Maple syrup, infused with roasted coffee beans & pecan nut METHOD Add all the ingredients to a mixing glassAdd ice and then stir until chilled and Strain it into a rocks glass.Garnish with cotton candy You’ll find this recipe and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, plus links to most of the ingredients. Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/nightjar-with-roisin-stimpson-edmund-weil/ ----- Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to https://substack.com/@alushlifemanual. Lush Life Merchandise is here - we’re talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler Media Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Get great cocktail ideas on Pinterest New episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

Our guest has ventured from the Arctic Circle to Kentucky’s rickhouses to Scotland’s distilleries in pursuit of one singular spirit. Now he’s sharing his wisdom with the world. This week, the legendary Noah Rothbaum joins me to crack open The Whiskey Bible and pour out the secrets and stories of one of the world’s greatest spirits. Noah is not only a leading authority on cocktails and spirits, but also a James Beard Award winner, the author of many acclaimed drinks books and the associate editor of the Oxford Companion to Spirits & Cocktails, which won the Dartmouth Medal for the best reference book of 2021 and the Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Award for Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History, or Spirits. Who better to guide us through the world of The Whiskey Bible: A Complete Guide to the World’s Greatest Spirit, a staggeringly comprehensive, entertaining, and approachable book including not only a history of whiskey, but an in-depth analysis of every major whiskey distilling region, general and practical whiskey facts, and 60 classic and modern whiskey cocktail recipes from top bartenders. But before that, if you love Lush Life, we would so appreciate your support by signing up for our newsletter. You can get our advice on anything to do with home bartending, where to drink in every major city, special recipes, and even your very own Lush Life mug! Just head to alushlifemanual.substack.com and sign up! Now grab that dram, let’s join Noah! Our cocktail of the week is called Penicillin: INGREDIENTS 2 oz Scotch¼ oz Islay Scotch¾ oz fresh lemon juice¾ oz honey syrup (3 parts honey, 1 part water)¾ tablespoon sweetened ginger syrup (4 parts ginger juice, 3 parts sugar)Garnish: candied ginger METHOD Combine all of the ingredients except the Islay Scotch in a shaker and fill with ice.Shake and then pour into a rocks glass filled with ice.Using a bar spoon, gently pour ¼ oz of Islay Scotch over the back of the spoon to create a float.Garnish with the candied ginger You’ll find this recipe and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, plus links to most of the ingredients. Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/the-whiskey-bible-with-noah-rothbaum-author/ ----- Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to https://substack.com/@alushlifemanual. Lush Life Merchandise is here - we’re talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler Media Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Get great cocktail ideas on Pinterest New episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

Add a splash of bourbon, a hint of hops, and a generous pour of local pride, and you’ve got the perfect backdrop for today’s episode. Sponsored by Visit Cincy, we’re diving into the drinks, history, and experiences that make Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky a true destination for cocktail lovers. First up, we have Maija Zummo, the Senior Communications Manager for Domestic and International Communications for the Cincy Region, and of course, a proud Cincinnati native. Maija is a former journalist who now channels her storytelling skills into showcasing the city she loves. Her mission is to educate others about this hidden gem of a destination and invite them to discover the unique charm of the Cincy Region. Next up, we have Bill Whitlow, the Brand Ambassador of Wenzel Distillery. Bill started behind the bar at the age of 16. After a varied career, including winning the Woodford Manhattan Experience twice and the best Mint Julep in Kentucky for 2019 and 2022, he helped open the Wenzel Distillery in Covington. Wenzel Distillery is a boutique personal blending experience and has expanded into a fully operational distillery. Wenzel has won Best Finished Bourbon in the World, Best Under 12 Year Limited Release, and other Gold and Silver Medals. I am so excited to introduce them and the whole Cincy Region — where North meets South and Ohio meets Kentucky. Just a bridge apart, Cincinnati’s German heritage and urban energy connect with Northern Kentucky’s Southern charm. While you are there, you can sip bourbon, sample craft beer, and savor award-winning cuisine. There are tons of vibrant street art, historic landmarks, and stunning architecture to explore — all along a riverfront that’s buzzing with festivals year-round. You can plan your trip at visitcincy.com. Our cocktail of the week is called Blueberry Chocolate Julep. INGREDIENTS 3 oz Wenzel Distillery Wheated Bourbon½ oz Blueberry Syrup2 Dashes Bourbon Barrel Foods Chocolate Bitters6-8 Mint Leaves METHOD Add mint and blueberry syrup to your julep cup and lightly muddleAdd Wenzel Bourbon and bittersAdd crushed ice and mixGarnish with a mint sprig, blueberries, and powdered sugar You’ll find this recipe and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, plus links to most of the ingredients. Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/spirit-of-cincy/ ----- Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to https://substack.com/@alushlifemanual. Lush Life Merchandise is here - we’re talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler Media Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Get great cocktail ideas on Pinterest New episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

How does someone from Brittany end up in Britain, only to return to Paris and open—of all things—a pub? Don’t be surprised, though: this pub comes with a touch of oh là là. I’m joined by Hyacinthe Lescoët, whose journey began in France, where his love for hospitality was first sparked while helping out in his mother’s pizzeria at just 12 years old. After earning his master’s degree in advertising, Hyacinthe made his way to London, igniting his passion for the craft of the cocktail. He returned to Paris, where he championed seasonality, sustainability, and innovation. With this wealth of experience, in 2019, he teamed up with friends to open their own bar, The Cambridge Public House—a space that brings his philosophy of flavor, creativity, and hospitality to life. Today, he’s here to tell us how it all began! We would so appreciate your support by signing up to our newsletter. You can get our advice on anything to do with home bartending, where to drink in every major city, special recipes, and even your very own Lush Life mug! Just head to alushlifemanual.substack.com and sign up! Our cocktail of the week is called Cigarette After Sex. INGREDIENTS 25 ml Siete Misterios Mezcal 15 ml Sloe Gin 90 ml Agua de Jamaica 10 ml Verjus Garnish: Lapsang souchong tea rim METHOD Prepare the trim by making the side of a wine glass wet and dipping it into the teaFill a wine glass with icePour in all the ingredients and stir well Add more ice if necessaryServe You’ll find this recipe and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, plus links to most of the ingredients. Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/hyacinthe-lescoet-cambridge-public-house/ ----- Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to https://substack.com/@alushlifemanual. Lush Life Merchandise is here - we’re talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler Media Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Get great cocktail ideas on Pinterest New episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

I’m not the only one who can’t resist a good hotel bar—London’s are bursting at the seams most nights. Now, thanks to our guest today, Barcelona’s stepping into the spotlight with 25 of its best great hotel bars teaming up for the first-ever Barcelona Hotel Bar Week from September 22nd - 28th! The brains behind it all is Bianca Grisolia, who decided it was high time Barcelona’s hotel bars got the spotlight they deserve. Not only is she Founder and Organizer of Barcelona Hotel Bar Week, but a communication strategist, international PR expert, and founder of BG PR & Communication, an agency working globally with cocktail bars, chefs, premium brands, and hospitality realities. With years of experience in strategic communication and mixology events, Bianca is a passionate advocate for the cultural value of hospitality and a driving force in building community and connections within the hospitality industry, plus she is my friend! We would so appreciate your support by signing up to our newsletter. You can get our advice on anything to do with home bartending, where to drink in every major city, special recipes, and even your very own Lush Life mug! Just head to alushlifemanual.substack.com and sign up! Our cocktail of the week comes to you directly from the Cotton House Hotel - Batuar Bar & Restaurant, created for Barcelona Hotel Bar Week by their amazing Bartender: Alberto Melis. INGREDIENTS 60 ml Gin - they use 100&NOMORE, which is local to Barcelona200 ml of homemade tonic METHOD Toast 8 grams of fennel seeds in a dry pan until they release their aroma.Infuse 1 liter of water, the toasted fennel seeds, 0.8 g white cassia, 20 grapefruit skins, and 5g kaffir lime leaves at 70°C for 20 minutes, then filter through a strainer.Heat the 250 ml oat milk to 80°C (no boiling), pour in the infusion and add 50 ml of lemon juice. Leave to cool in the fridge for 60 minutes then filter with a coffee filter or cotton filter.Now that you have the two infusions done, combine 1 part of the water with one part of the clarified oat milkMix 200 ml of homemade tonic for every 60 ml of gin and serve on the rocks in a Collins glass, and garnish with a grapefruit zest. If you have one, then place the mix in a soda siphon, let the mix cool in the fridge for about 60 minutes and load with two cartridges of CO2. Once gasified, serve on the rock in a Collins glass and garnish with a grapefruit zest. You’ll find this recipe and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, plus links to most of the ingredients. Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/barcelona-hotel-bar-week-with-bianca-grisolia/ ----- Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to https://substack.com/@alushlifemanual. Lush Life Merchandise is here - we’re talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler Media Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Get great cocktail ideas on Pinterest New episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

How can it be that this is my 10th Season? Did all that time really go by?  Yes, next Tuesday, I will bring you the first episode of Season 10 of Lush Life.  As the year before, this season, we’ll have even more great conversations, enjoy more great cocktails, and visit a few more great places to enjoy a sip or two. Just a note if you are new to Lush Life - you can find out more information on everyone I’ve interviewed on my blog alushlifemanual.com! And you can also watch most of the interviews on my YouTube channel, which, not to confuse you, is youtube.com/lushlifemanual without the A!  And if you want any more Lush Life, you can sign up to my newsletter at alushlifemanual.substack.com! ----- Lush Life Merchandise is here - we’re talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more!  Produced by Simpler Media Follow us on Instagram New episodes every other Tuesday, usually!!

Sometimes, you don't realize that all paths have led you to where you end up. Think about it - it could be true for you. It is for our guest - he’s right where he was meant to be all along. For Tom Chisholm, all those dead ends and missed starts made sense when Buck & Birch was born. Founded in 2016 by Tom and his partner Rupert Waites when they joined forces to share a deep bond created back in their respective childhoods growing up in nature, surrounded by exhilarating wilderness landscapes. The duo began hosting pop-up dining events in the 2000's, with a focus on wild and foraged Scottish ingredients. Their wild elderberry liqueur proved insanely popular with all and Buck & Birch was on its way. Follow along with us on Tom’s path from Norway to Scotland and how he found himself the co-founder of a drinks company! Before we begin, you can always watch this episode on Youtube, plus all the other Lush Life episodes as well as a whole lot more; just head to youtube.com/@lushlifemanual. Also If you love the show, we would so appreciate your support! You can get our advice on anything to do with home bartending, where to drink in every major city, special recipes, plus a Lush Life mug! Just head to alushlifemanual.substack.com and sign up! The cocktail of the week is the Birch Forest Martini: INGREDIENTS 60ml BIRCH Premium Botanical Vodka15ml white vermouthGarnish: lemon twist METHOD Add the ingredients to an icing glassAdd ice and stirStrain into a Martini glassGarnish with a lemon twist. You’ll find this recipe and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, plus links to most of the ingredients. Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/buck-and-birch-with-tom-chisholm ----- Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to https://substack.com/@alushlifemanual. Lush Life Merchandise is here - we’re talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler Media Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Get great cocktail ideas on Pinterest New episodes every Tuesday, usually!!

How many cocktail competitions are you doing this year? Our guest has challenged herself to do a number you won’t believe! It’s not as if she has nothing else to do, she is busy at one of the most exciting places in London. Laurie Howells might sound like a Brit, but she don’t let her fool you. She was born and lived in the USA until she was whisked to her new hometown of Bury St. Edmunds. How did she find herself heading up Archive & Myth, one of London’s newest bars? She will have to tell you that. Before we begin, you can always watch this episode on Youtube, plus all the other Lush Life episodes as well as a whole lot more; just head to youtube.com/@lushlifemanual. Also If you love the show, we would so appreciate your support! You can get our advice on anything to do with home bartending, where to drink in every major city, special recipes, plus a Lush Life mug! Just head to alushlifemanual.substack.com and sign up! The cocktail of the week is the Archive & Myth Bee’s Knees: INGREDIENTS 40ml Gin (they use Renais Gin)10ml Everleaf Forest 5ml Tio Pepe Fino25ml Fresh Lemon Juice20ml Bay Honey Syrup METHOD First, make the bay honey syrup by bringing water to a boil and infusing bay leaves into it for 10 minutes to steep. Filter them and then whisk together a 3:1 ratio of honey to bay water to make an incredibly tasty and herbaceous honey syrup.Shake all ingredients together with iceFine strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon twist. You’ll find this recipe and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, plus links to most of the ingredients. Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/archive-and-myth-with-laurie-howells ----- Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to https://substack.com/@alushlifemanual. Lush Life Merchandise is here - we’re talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more! Produced by Simpler Media Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Get great cocktail ideas on Pinterest New episodes every Tuesday, usually!!