New Cocktails
So you want to know the myth & mystery behind some of our featured cocktails? Here's where to find out!
Vodka O
Using Australia's purest water, our unique evaporative and charcoal filtering process creates a super smooth taste.
Vodka O is free from chemical impurities and contains no residual herbicides, pesticides or fungicides, which means more natural goodness and fewer hangovers.
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The story behind the new Racing Eclipse cocktail
Eclipse was an 18th century British thoroughbred racehorse that was undefeated during his entire career. He won 18 races in total before retiring for lack of competition: nobody would bet on horses competing against him.
He would often finish far in front – at the time a horse that was more than 240 yards behind the lead was said to be ‘nowhere’. On placing a bet on Eclipse’s first race (May 3, 1769 at Epsom) Captain Denis O'Kelly supposedly used the phrase "Eclipse first and the rest nowhere" – a prediction that came true when Eclipse far out-distanced the other horses to storm home to victory (the win earned the Captain a part-share in the horse).
On retirement, Eclipse went to stud, siring around 344 foals, including three of the first five Derby winners.
Today, the Royal Veterinary College has determined that nearly 80% of modern thoroughbred racehorses have Eclipse in their pedigree.
The horse and his career is immortalised in the phrase "Eclipse first and the rest nowhere", which is still used to refer to any dominating victory in racing today.
In 2008 a website supported by racing presenter Clare Balding and named after the great horse was launched: dedicated to ‘the social side of racing’ www.eclipsemagazine.co.uk promotes the fun, fashion, food and fabulous aspects of racing as well as providing key information about what’s on, who’s who, how to bet and other items to ensure everyone can have a really great day out at the races.
We thought the perfect way to combine the social aspects of Eclipsemagazine.co.uk with a tribute to its eponymous racing legend would be to create a fabulous new cocktail: the Racing Eclipse. Enjoy!
Text: COCKTAIL RACING ECLIPSE to 67777 to receive the Racing Eclipse cocktail recipe.
Will you be blushing at Royal Ascot?
Set to become the season’s ‘must try’ drink, Ascot is delighted to announce the launch of the Royal Meeting’s official cocktail, ‘Royal Blush’.
Created exclusively for Royal Ascot by Bacardi Brown-Forman Brands, the refined fusion of Bombay Sapphire Gin and Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur, presents itself as a sophisticated and elegant alternative to champagne, and as a refreshingly long, sparkling drink served with ice and a twist of lime it will certainly complement those much anticipated hot summer days.
Launching on Ascot’s Totesport Victoria Cup day (Saturday 9th May), masterful mixologists will be on hand to show off their skill and expertise in creating Royal Blush, adding even greater excitement and colour to the day.
The only other chance to try this unique and attractive cocktail will be during the five days of Royal Ascot, held this year from Tuesday 16th – Saturday 20th June, where it will be available for racegoers to purchase from bars around the racecourse.
Charles Barnett, Chief Executive of the racecourse said, “We’re very excited about our official cocktail and are sure that many of our guests will enjoy trying it when they attend in June. Let’s hope that Royal Blush will become as synonymous with the Royal Meeting, as strawberries and cream are to Wimbledon!”
Commenting on the collaboration, Charlotte Ashburner, Chambord Brand Manager added:
“Chambord is thrilled to be returning to Royal Ascot this year. Ascot attracts an amazing audience, who are perfect for Chambord: stylish and confident with exquisite taste. We look forward to continuing to build and strengthen our involvement with this fantastic event over the years to come.”
Bombay Sapphire, the iconic gin and a self-professed champion of iconic events, is equally as delighted to announce its partnership with ‘the world’s most famous race meeting’ and ‘major event in the British social calendar.’
Text: COCKTAIL ROYAL BLUSH to 67777 to receive the Royal Blush cocktail recipe.
