With summer a hazy memory and autumn leaves starting to fall entirely, winter is well and truly rapping at the door. We’re sorry, but someone had to face up to reality. Your flip-flops and swimsuits are likely back in their cupboards, and your Big Coat is probably seeing almost daily use. While some may feel melancholic as winter arrives, we feel rather differently… Winter, on the right day, has the best scenery, best food and best fashions. With the need for more layers comes structured, sculpted outfits, while stick-to-your-ribs culinary classics are food for the soul. And what can replace the magic of a field of snow? Of course, the drinks menu also changes as the weather turns; thirst-quenchers and...
This Saturday, 14th June, it’s World Gin Day! To celebrate, we’ve put together some of our favourite gin cocktail recipes, each one imbued with summer sunshine. Perfect for sipping in the shade or on a relaxing evening, these drinks really make the most of our favourite spirit. While the weather in the UK remains changeable, the chill of winter is thankfully becoming a distant memory. You wouldn’t be alone if you’re craving a sip of something crisp, preferably served by the side of a swimming pool… Deep, sweet, spicy and short may be the attributes you want in the winter, but when the mercury climbs and the air is heavy and humid, you need a long and refreshing drink. Gin...
While we dearly love gin in its purest form here at HC towers, there is nothing like a perfectly mixed cocktail to set the taste buds aflame. We also believe that the true elixir of love is not found in a champagne bottle, but in a silver shaker, which is why we’ve gone to the trouble of devising some romantic recipes of our own. Whether your date is a longstanding partner or a new presence, we thought they might appreciate something unusual in their glass. Have a look at our recipes below, and see if there isn’t one that might take your lover’s fancy… Aviation As you may have guessed from our cover image, we’re huge fans of this blend...
A zesty fruit, a medicinal powerhouse, a cultural touchstone and a powerful botanical in our gin; we dive into why yuzu is such an enduring ingredient. What is it? Hidden within the misty groves of Japan’s Shikoku Island, for centuries this ancient fruit has symbolized vitality, resilience, and renewal. Known as the "golden gem" of Japanese winters, yuzu's invigorating aroma and vibrant zest have graced baths, teas and feasts alike. Yuzu, or Citrus junos is a citrus fruit originating in East Asia, where it has been cultivated for at least a thousand years. With a distinctive bumpy appearance and deeply aromatic flavour (somewhere between a grapefruit and a mandarin), people there find countless uses for it, from sauces and marinades...
We're thrilled to say that our popular gin truffles are back for Christmas and available for pre-order now! This collaboration with artisan Sussex chocolatiers Noble & Stace has resulted in an exclusive new batch of Hidden Curiosities Gin chocolate truffles. Just like our gin, these exquisite dark chocolate truffles are meticulously hand-crafted and hand decorated, making each one a masterpiece. These chocolates are multi-faceted, not just in their unique shape, but in taste too - rich dark chocolate ganache bristling with Hidden Curiosities aromatic gin, delicately flavoured with green cardamom and pink grapefruit. This luxurious ganache is encased in a copper-sprayed dark chocolate outer shell, which is then hand decorated with elements of black, white and purple. These chocolates make a fabulous Christmas...
