The first artisanal Limoncello made from Franschhoek lemons has been produced, with the naughty name of One Naughty Lemon!
The limoncello has been made by Franschhoek-based Sicilian Giuseppe La Gattuta, using an old family recipe, from the juice and skins of the lemons only, and without any colourants or preservatives. Continue reading →
A new range of ‘retro-cool’ alcohol-free classic beverages Country Club has been launched, for drinking as such, or mixing with favourite spirits, to drink as Sundowners and Cocktails.
The three classic beverages are Rock Shandy (with ginger and bitters), Lime & Soda, and Passion Fruit & Lemonade, and are available in 330ml cans at R7,99 from leading outlets. Continue reading →
Tourism, Food, and Wine news headlines
*. Ad agency J.Walter Thompson subsidiary Innovation Group has identified trends in the beverage industry. Consumers are supporting trends to regional and seasonal foods and beverages. In the USA cocktails have added Kobe beef fat and cheese liquor, for example, demonstrating that consumers are willing to experiment more. ‘Hybrid drinks’ are on trend too, wines being aged in whisky barrels, and a ‘Bourbon-infused Continue reading →
The Department of Trade and Industry has proposed amendments to the Liquor Act, which many alcoholic beverage users will find hard to swallow!
The most controversial amendment proposal is raising the legal drinking age to 21 years , reports the Atlantic Sun. Even more onerous for retailers, and restaurant and bar owners, is the proposal that such establishments be held liable for damage which is done by their intoxicated customers! One Continue reading →