Yup. Smirnoff now has a range of vodka ‘cocktails’, one of which is Smirnoff Vodka Mojito. It comes in a 700ml bottle, and is a mix of vodka, Triple Sec liqueur, and a dash of mint. A very basic recipe. I prefer mine with rum. Since it’s already mixed, firepower is low, like a strong [...]
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I’ve seen ‘em come, I’ve seen ‘em go. And go… Cocktail bars in KL tend not to do too well, tho they start pretty ambitious. I have several explanations for this. The main one is the pricing system in this country. On top of the govt tax, bars and clubs mark-up their drinks 100% easy, [...]
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The Hill in Damansara Heights has relaunched their cocktail menu with some additions. Barry Chalmers, who was Theme mag’s UK bartender of the year (2005), had a hand in creating the cocktail menu. Hit the spot for a taste session. Kicked off with the Fish Bowl ($69.60, all prices netted), which turned out to be [...]
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The first KLCW went down all of last week at various outlets in the city. I only managed to squeeze two in. The session at View Bar was entitled Spirits of the Tropics, ie rum, hence my presence. Mixologist Junior created four types of freshly-made cocktails, which were available for civilians at $15 net a [...]
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