Recipes

By Jonathan Hatchman, Food Editor, @TLE_Food Inspired by the culture of the streets, the local produce, and the people of Guatemala, The Rooster Cocktail is named after the bird that symbolises the colour, the life and the energy of the Guatemalan streets. Newly available to the bar at Oblix (the first of The Shard’s restaurants) The Rooster is the first Cocktail to feature Zacapa XO Rum, which is accompanied by a contraption of specialty ingredients that include Spiced Orchid Vermouth,...

Chef Jesse Dunford Wood's take on the classic dessert

By Jonathan Hatchman, Food Editor, @TLE_Food Residing within The Westbury, a five-star Mayfair Hotel, the award winning Polo Bar comprises a grand selection of Cocktails as well as fine Wines, premium Spirits and Champagnes. Headed up by head mixologist Carmine Catena – having joined the bar in 2008 – who is in charge of curating the exciting cocktails: one of which he has shared the recipe for. Featuring Ilegal Mezcal Joven, Campari, Barolo, Orange Jam and Lemon Juice, here’s a...

By Jonathan Hatchman, Food Editor, @TLE_Food Following our recent visit to The Golden Arrow restaurant within the Hotel Pullman London St. Pancras, executive chef Michael Penn has shared his recipe for the perfect Moroccan Lamb Salad. Follow the simple instructions below to make the tasty dish at home. Ingredients For the Spiced Lamb Minced Lamb, 2 kg Garlic, 1tsp, crushed Ground Coriander, 1tbsp Ground Cumin, 1tbsp Lemons, 2 Free Range Eggs, 2 Salt, a pinch Coriander, chopped For the Salad and Mint...

By Jonathan Hatchman, Food Editor, @TLE_Food Situated within Bethnal Green’s Town Hall Hotel, it’s the sublime ingredients that take center stage at Peg + Patriot. Across the bar’s menu you’ll find the likes of Roasted Pineapple Rum, Banana Butter, Cider Chipotle, and Pistachio Gin amongst some other bewildering ingredients, with most of the alcohol featured having been brewed by within the bar. One of the most replicable of their drinks is the Super Soaker, some of the ingredients may be...

By Jonathan Hatchman, Food Editor, @TLE_Food Perfect for Summer days, the Southside is a feel good mix of Rathbone New London Dry Gin, Agave Syrup, fresh Lemon Juice and The Reverend’s Detox Juice (Made with fresh Cucumber, Mint, Ginger & pressed Apples) then topped with Sparkling Wine for a light, bright & healthier-than-most long and refreshing sipper. Here’s a recipe courtesy of Fitzrovia Cocktail Bar Reverend JW Simpson, allowing readers to attempt to replicate the celebrated drink at home this...

By Jonathan Hatchman, Food Editor, @TLE_Food It’s unlikely that the views from your home can rival those from SUSHISAMBA, with the highest dining terrace in Europe. However, thanks to this recipe provided from the restaurant, you can enjoy Bartender Richard Woods’ Tom Yam cocktail from the comfort of your own home (Turbot Nigiri optional). SUSHISAMBA can be found at Heron Tower, 110 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4AY. SUSHISAMBA’s Tom Yam 50 ml Coriander infused Reyka Vodka25 ml Ginger Syrup15 ml Fresh...

By Jonathan Hatchman, Food Editor, @TLE_Food We’ve already shared a selection of Father’s Day recipe to wow your Dad, this weekend, and thanks to Erik Lorincz, you can wash the recipes down with his ‘Father’s Honour’. Created in honour of the day, the world renowned Head Bartender at The Savoy's American Bar features Jack Daniel's Bourbon, Remy Martin and Dry Orange Curacao and is sure to impress plenty of Father’s this weekend. Here’s a recipe below, why not have a...

Don't forget Father's Day this weekend. Tying in with the event, we've compiled a selection of recipes provided by some of our favourite chefs so that you can take to the kitchen and make some for yourself. Here's the chance to cook up a Fathering Sunday feast that'll seriously impress your Dad.