Friday, 31 October 2014

#TrickorFAIR - Horror Movie themed cocktail competition

Happy Halloween FAIR lovers! 

Time to put your creepy costume on and drink spooky cocktails! Bartenders from London, Dublin, New York and Sydney created cocktails with FAIR Vodka & FAIR Rum drawing their inspiration from horror movies. 

Find #TrickorFAIR on Twitter & Instagram too!



INTERVIEW WITH A VAMPIRE

by the Bartending Team
45 Park Lane in London

Rose Elixir infused FAIR Vodka, Gin & secret ingredients...


DRACULA'S FAVOURITE
by Ninad Raul, 1901 Bar 

FAIR Vodka, framboise, raspberry puree, 
pumpkin puree, sugar syrup & lemon juice

BEETLEJUICE
by Gareth Lambe 
Vintage Cocktail Club (VCC) in Dublin 

FAIR Vodka, Kummel Wolfschmidt, Goldschlager, Pear Williams liquor, lime juice, sugar syrup, spiced organic pumpkin pesto, cappuccino machino and cinnamon

ANNABELLE
by Franz Xaver ZaunerLongitude 0°8'

FAIR Rum infused with jalapeños, roasted peppers, honey, refined with dry curaçao and freshly squeezed lime juice




TRICK OR TREAT?
by Matteo Corsalini
China Tang in London

FAIR Rum, Frangelico, apple juice, real pumpkin puree, Bob's Abbotts bitter




DOUBLE, BUBBLE, TOIL & TROUBLE
by Robert Caldwell, Peruke in Dublin

FAIR Vodka, FAIR Goji,  Crême de mûre, P&P blackberry schrub, lemon juice & pineapple juice






INTO DARKNESS
by Karim Medhi, SABA in Dublin

FAIR Rum, fresh raspberries, Campari, fresh grapefruit juice and fig syrup 

DIA DE LOS MEURTOS
by James Huertas
Trailer Happiness in London

FAIR Rum, Mezcal float, acai and blood 
orange cordial, Trailer made grenadine, 
citrus and molasses roasted pinapple



LA BRUJITA
by the Bartending Team
Coppelia in NYC

A pumpkin cocktail to pair with their fantastic Halloween menu





BERRY SCARY
by Imants Zusmanis
Kensington Place in London

FAIR Vodka, FAIR Goji, sugar, crushed redcurrants & Lieffmens berry beer


SALEM'S LOT
by Paul Lambert, Kinara Kitchen in Dublin

FAIR Rum, orange curaçao, fresh lemon juice, spiced pumpkin puree, cranberry bitters


PARANORMAL ACTIVITY
by Edgar Zhavoronkov

FAIR Vodka, butter scotch schnapps, vanilla almond cinnamon stock & apple juice

TRICK OR FAIR
by Anna Walsh
MVP in Dublin 

FAIR Vodka Martini with 'MVP Poitin Potion' (FAIR Goji Liqueur, Beetroot juice, Himalayan pink salt & Poitin)



CARRIES REVENGE
by William Solorzano, Hush in London

FAIR Vodka, FAIR Goji, lime juice, egg white, Angostura bitters

Friday, 24 October 2014

The Fairtrade Mark celebrates its 20th anniversary


Ethical shopping has become mainstream in the developed countries. In 2013, sales of Fairtrade products represented over $5.5 billion!

Here is a list of the key Fairtrade achievements over the past 20 years:

  • In 2014, 1 out of 3 bananas sold in the UK are Fairtrade certified.

  • The world’s strongest brands have endorsed Fairtrade and its certification, including but not only Cadbury Dairy Milk, Nestlé Kit-Kat, Nespresso... 1 billion Kit Kat bars with the Fairtrade Mark were sold in 2015, which resulted in a 25% growth of Fairtrade cocoa sales!
  • Today, the Fairtrade Mark is the most widely-known ethical label. Shoppers can choose from over 4,500 different Fairtrade products, including tea, coffee, cocoa, chocolate, bananas, sugar, cotton, gold, cut flowers, wine and cosmetics.

An African proverb sums up the spirit of the Fairtrade movement: 
‘If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.’

Friday, 10 October 2014

Guillaume Bisiaux - Jefrey's - Paris



The Jefrey's is a very discreet bar located in the heart of Paris. Founded by Guillaume Bisiaux, a talented bartender, this speakeasy is perfect for an after work with friends.


Could you please tell us a little bit about your bar?

Jefrey's is a boutique bar that looks like a club - British style. That being said, I am really into decorate the drinks that I serve.

Guillaume Bisiaux
What is the thing you like the most about your job?

Since it is a very intimate atmosphere, I really like to take care of my guests by offering them the best service ever. I try to be as close as I can from their expectations.

Who has been an influence and a source of inspiration for you?

Different persons taught me what was my job and how to do it. Among them Yann Daniel, Guillaume Guerbois and Mickael Mas. They enabled me to gain experience, maturity and also to be detached from the bar industry.

What are your favorite ingredients? I do love rum and bitters.

What are your style of cocktails? I like my cocktails dry.


What do you like/dislike about the French/Parisian bar scene?

I really like the energy of the Parisian cocktail scene, but I have the feeling that it becomes more and more saturated. 

What do you like about FAIR?

I like the purity of the products without show off. Thanks to the French savoir-faire, FAIR. Vodka is very pleasant. FAIR. Rum is gentle and well balanced. I like that the packaging is very simple and elegant. FAIR is also a very dynamic brand which means a lot to me.

What is your favorite drink you had with FAIR?

A classic Sunny Mary, a Bloody Mary made with orange tomatoes.




Jefrey's
14, rue Saint Sauveur
75002 Paris
Discover more about Jefrey's here.