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The Sun
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Five ways to turn your kitchen leftovers into a tasty cocktail
THINKING of throwing away the last of your weekly shop? Think again, because with a little creativity, your kitchen leftovers could become your next favourite cocktail. Here's some ideas . . . EGG 'N' SIPS: Leftover egg whites are a great addition to cocktails. Whisk them up and try them as a topping to gin fizz or sours for a velvet texture. Aquafaba (chickpea water) also works just as well. GIN WIN: If you have a few peaches or plums that are too ripe, give them a new life by infusing them in alcohol which takes on subtle flavours easily. Cut up the fruit and add to a jar with your spirit, such as gin or vodka, for a hint of sweetness in your next drink. A-PEELING DRINK: Apple peels and pear cores need not be wasted. Save your peels in a tub and keep them in the fridge to use as garnishes for cocktails. For added flare, gently use a lighter on a peeling and twist it — this should stay in place and it's what top mixologists use to top fancy cocktails. Carrot or beetroot peels also make vibrantly coloured syrups which are great for adding to cocktails. BERRY NICE: Use up the last of those blueberries, raspberries and blackberries to make a fruity syrup you can use in spritzes or to flavour sparkling water. The Emily in Paris cocktail Add berries to a pan of water with a few teaspoons of sugar. Simmer for five minutes and leave to cool before pouring into a jar to use for your next cocktails. CUP OF JOY: Used coffee grounds have so many uses but did you know you can infuse spirits or make coffee liqueur with them? Put the coffee in a jar and add around four tablespoons of sugar and a cinnamon stick, a vanilla bean pod or dash of vanilla essence. Leave overnight and add boiling water to the jar, strain the mixture through coffee filter paper and add a double shot of rum. Leave to cool and then store in the fridge. It's perfect for espresso martinis. 7 All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability Deal of the day WHETHER you're hitting the wilds on a camping trip or going to a festival, the Eurohike Nepal 65L rucksack is ideal. It was £60 but is now £29 at SAVE: £31 Cheap treat 7 MAKE your manicure last longer when you use the Vaseline Hand & Nail cream, RRP £3.99, now £2 at Poundland. Top swap YOU can add a nice zesty scent to your home with the Next lemon and bergamot diffuser, £20, or check out the homeware section of Primark to get similar for £6. SAVE: £14 Shop & save GET cooking on the handy indoor and outdoor George Foreman grill, on offer at B&M. Was £89, now £69. Hot right now FOR bargain women's and men's fashion, check the outlet section at Summer wedges start at £12. PLAY NOW TO WIN £200 JOIN thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle. Every month we're giving away £100 to 250 lucky readers - whether you're saving up or just in need of some extra cash, The Sun could have you covered. Every Sun Savers code entered equals one Raffle ticket. The more codes you enter, the more tickets you'll earn and the more chance you will have of winning!
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
This Gen X entrepreneur launched a multimillion-dollar business with $2,500 on a credit card—He ditched his 9-to-5, and now works with Disney and Delta
Hella Cocktail Co. cofounder and CEO Jomaree Pinkard turned a passion project with his two best friends into a business partnering with Delta Airlines, Disney, and TGI Fridays. Quitting his job as an NFL consultant to make cocktail bitters and canned beverages, he now helms a multimillion-dollar operation and was even tapped by $64 billion alcohol giant Diageo for his expertise. Some people spend their entire workdays excited to go home and pursue their true passion. One Gen X entrepreneur quit his 9-to-5 with a dream—and now, he runs a business partnering with Disney and Delta Airlines. Jomaree Pinkard runs cocktail company Hella Cocktail Co. with his two best friends, Tobin Ludwig and Eddie Simeón. Launching the business in 2012 in New York City, the ragtag crew sought to ride the speakeasy and craft cocktail waves of the era with their own products: first with bitters, then with premium mixers and canned beverages. Now, Hella's products are in over 20,000 restaurants, bars, airplanes, and retailers, bolstered by a $5 million deal with Uncle Nearest. The business budded from a pastime enjoyed by three friends who were just messing around and wanted to create a good artisanal product. 'We were just doing a Kickstarter and a hobby. We were the kind of guys to make homemade pizza and cocktails,' Jomaree tells Fortune. 'And so when we started this hobby with 2,500 bucks on a credit card, we weren't set out on the journey.' As the business brains of the group, 46-year-old Pinkard has largely been in charge of Hella's partnerships and financial strategies. In the 13 years since, Hella Cocktail Co. has joined forces with billion-dollar brands; Pinkard himself brokered the company's national partnerships with Southern Glazers' Wine & Spirits, TGI Fridays, Disney, Whole Foods, and Delta Airlines. But it may never have happened if Pinkard didn't quit his 9-to-5 to live out a dream with his two best friends. It's safe to say that Hella Cocktail Co. was a slow burn; although the company launched in 2012, the three founders were juggling the business with their full-time jobs. At the time, Pinkard was a player engagement consultant for the NFL, Ludwig was a bartender in New York City, and Simeón worked at Martha Stewart's media and merchandising company. It took between three and four years for the trio to actually quit their day jobs. Pinkard was in his early 30s by the time he turned to full-time entrepreneurship, after a Wharton education as well as stints at the NFL and Marsh & McLennan. It was a scary jump—but business was finally blooming at Hella Cocktail, and it felt more secure to fully commit. Two years later, the brand was partnering with Restoration Hardware and stocking the bar carts of Delta flights. 'Because this was a hobby, there were no investors, there were no [guidelines] to follow,' Pinkard says. 'Then we made enough money to capitalize ourselves in the business. We slowly crawled before we came up, and then we ran.' Hella Cocktail Co. was flying by the seat of its pants in the early years; but by 2016, everything was coming together. A turning point was doing the Fancy Food Trade show at the Javits Center in New York in 2013—Hella was making a name for itself. 'We really wanted to be in the culture, being the 'new kids on the block,'' Pinkard says. 'Once we started to pinpoint those partner relationships, that's when those things started to really take shape.' Pinkard enjoyed the ride as Hella Cocktail's chief businessman until 2022, when he stepped away from the company for two years. He was tapped to steer Pronghorn, a $200 million fund deploying money to Black-owned steering companies in the consumer packaged goods space—backed by $64 billion alcohol giant Diageo. During that time he saw hundreds of entrepreneurs in Hella Cocktail Co.'s space, with every one doing things a little differently. He parsed through the commonalities and differences between his company and theirs, bringing that knowledge back to Hella in 2024 as CEO. 'There were a lot of learnings,' Pinkard says, one being that: 'Leaders who are disciplined and accountable do really [well]. Those who were anchored in their vision, but understand they're going to have to pivot a few degrees as they move forward.' This story was originally featured on Sign in to access your portfolio
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Trendy English seaside town is home to beachfront rooftop bar that feels ‘more like the Med'
ONE of the UK's coolest seaside spots has a rooftop bar that will make you feel like you are abroad. Guesthouse No.42 first opened in Margate in 2023, making it the third of their hotels to open in the UK after York and Bath. 5 5 And that same year, they opened their new rooftop terrace bar that has 360 degree views over the beachfront. Serving cocktails as well as local beers and wine, The Rooftop Bar has reopened again this summer. You don't have to be staying at the hotel to use the bar, although it is first come first served. Otherwise you can rent the entire space out to yourself for any birthdays or special events. The hotel said on Instagram that it was a "taste of Mediterranean Margate" with sunset views less than and two hours from London. And the Guardian said it felt "more Le Touquet than Thanet". Tourists have raved about it too - one person said: "Absolutely stunning view of the beach. We were so lucky with the weather, watched the sun set. Could have been abroad." Another wrote on Instagram: "It has stunning panoramic views over the beach and on a sunny day it's hard to believe you're in the UK!" It is the only rooftop bar currently in Margate so its likely to be busy in the summer months. If you fancy staying, rooms at the hotel start from £166, with the hotel named the best in Margate according to Tripadvisor. The secret UK beach without the crowds – it has a free sauna and the largest tidal pool in the country 5 5 Although it might not be the only rooftop bar for long. The closed Winter Gardens theatre has revealed grand plans to open, which will include a rooftop bar. Set to cost as much £11million, it hopes to reopen by the end of next year. The Kent seaside town has seen a huge surge in tourists in recent years. Cliftonville in Margate was named the coolest neighbourhood in the UK by Time Out back in 2022. This is where the town's huge tidal pool is found, with it being one of Europe's largest lidos. And the town's theme park, Dreamland, is not only opening a new log flume this summer, but also has huge live music acts including Haim performing. Here's everything you need to do in Margate according to The Sun experts. 5
The Herald
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald
What type of gin drinker are you?
Gin enthusiasts fall into distinct categories, each with their own rituals, preferences and approach to enjoying this beloved spirit. Whether buying for yourself or choosing the perfect gift, what type of gin drinker you are — or they are — is important. Musgrave Spirits has identified five different types: The Botanical Scholar This discerning drinker approaches gin like a fine wine connoisseur. They can identify juniper notes from across the room and debate the merits of citrus peel versus whole citrus in distillation. The Botanical Scholar appreciates the art of gin-making and often enjoys the spirit neat or with just a splash of premium tonic to preserve the botanical complexity. Perfect match: Musgrave Original with a splash of tonic and a squeeze of lemon for the Classic G&T. The Adventure Seeker Always ready to try the latest gin innovation, these drinkers embrace unusual botanicals and experimental flavours. They're the first to order that odd-sounding cocktail and love discovering gins that challenge conventional expectations. Their home bar is a testing ground for new combinations and creative serves. Perfect match: A Musgrave Original cocktail called Botanical Arrangement, made with blue Curacao liquor, Socks hibiscus syrup, 25ml whey (emulsifier), 25ml lime juice. Garnished with three sprigs of fresh lavender and lemon zest. The Social Butterfly Gin, for them, is about bringing people together. They host garden parties, weekend brunches, and impromptu gatherings where a well-crafted G&T is the social lubricant that gets conversations flowing. They value approachable flavours that appeal to diverse palates and love gin that photographs well for their social media. Perfect match: The Golden Pear cocktail. Made with 50ml Musgrave Original Gin, 37.5ml Socks pear syrup, 25ml lemon juice, dash of cardamom powder. Shake all ingredients and strain into a glass topped with soda water. Garnish with a slice of fresh green pear. The Cocktail Craftsperson These gin lovers view their spirit as an ingredient in a larger symphony. They own professional bar tools, know the difference between stirring and shaking, and can craft everything from a perfect Negroni to innovative gin-based creations. They seek gins that hold their own in complex cocktails, while complementing other ingredients. Perfect match: Pretty in Pink cocktail made with 25ml Musgrave Pink Gin, 12.5ml Socks cherry-blossom syrup, 12.5ml lime juice and one small drop of pink food colouring. Shake ingredients and double strain into a chilled flute, topped with sparkling wine. Garnish with dried rose petals with hits of lumo pink (edible) glitter to be even more fancy. The Nostalgic Romantic This gin lover is drawn to heritage, tradition, and the stories that connect them to gin's rich history. They appreciate classic serves, vintage glassware, and gins that honour traditional production methods. Often attracted to brands with compelling origin stories or historical connections. Perfect match: Spiced Tea Negroni, a play on one of the world's most traditional gin cocktails. Made with 35ml Musgrave Pink Gin, 25ml rosso vermouth (Martini), orange bitters, aromatic bitters, and garnished with one orange slice, half a cinnamon quill, two cloves, one star anise and warm sweet hibiscus tea. The next time you select a gin, consider how you drink it, who you share it with, and what experience you are seeking. After all, the best gin is always the one that perfectly matches the moment and the mindset of the person enjoying it. The Herald
The Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
One of the UK's most popular seaside towns has California-like beach bar named one of the best in the country
OHSO Social on Brighton's promenade has been named one of the best beach bars in the UK - and is said to feel like California. The seaside bar receives rave reviews from punters with one even calling it a 'slice of Ibiza ' and another praising the party 'vibes'. 4 OHSO Social sits right on Brighton Beach, just seconds away from the famous pier. The website states: "Taking it's vibe from the beach clubs of California, expect a laid-back vibe with exceptional hospitality, a sun-drenched soundtrack, and view of the sea off Brighton Beach." It's open seven days a week as a cafe during the day during the evenings, it turns into a beach-side party spot with live music and DJs. It has been described as the "best place to go in Brighton" by bar-goers. Another called it a "slice of Ibiza" with another saying it had "amazing food, amazing servers, amazing vibes!" Someone else wrote on Tripadvisor: "Lovely spot and drinks on the beach. Live music too makes it really nice on a sunny day!" OHSO Social was even named as one of the top beach bars in the country by Sykes Holiday Cottages. They put together a list of the top beach bars in the UK with OHSO landing the top spot. To enjoy the summer months, OHSO has a big, large outdoor terrace that leads straight onto Brighton Beach so it really will feel like you're abroad with a beer in hand. Speaking of, the bar has beer and cider on tap, 11 signature cocktails, sharing pitchers, plenty of spirits as well as soft drinks. 'Amazing' beach bar just an hour from Manchester that punters say is 'like being abroad' 4 It's not just a drinks destination, OHSO serves food too. They've got the classic seaside favourite like fish and chips as well as scampi and mussels. There's also lots of sharers like the seafood basket as well as small plates, burgers, salads and if you've got room, dessert too. The bar is there for a drink after work, or with friends, but can be booked for parties and private events too. They're pro at organising special events from birthdays to weddings, office parties, product launches, or team away days. The website says that the bookable areas if from 8 to 500 guests. Here are the UK's best beach bars with DJ sets, sunset views and signature cocktails. Plus a . And this pretty 'seaside' town one hour from London has been named best half term day trip – with popular fish and chips & 800-year-old pub. 4
