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Cantarito Rising

Cantarito Rising cocktail and ingredients

Ten Green Bottles are well known for their craft beers and gin but they are equally adept when it comes to cocktails. Back in summer 2019 we caught up with Ben Errington over at Ten Green Bottles in Stone, who generously shared the recipe for this delightful summer cocktail.

You can use alternative brands of tequila and orange liqueur if you have them, or comment to tell us what spirits you have in your cabinet and we’ll challenge Ben to come up with a cocktail recipe for you.

  • Author: Katy

Ingredients

Olmeca Altos Tequila Plata
Solerno blood orange liqueur
San Pellegrino grapefruit
Pink grapefruit syrup

Instructions

  1. Add a shot of tequila to a shot of blood orange liqueur.
  2. Top up with San Pellegrino grapefruit.
  3. Finally, add pink grapefruit syrup for a sunset effect.

Notes

Be sure to pay Ten Green Bottles a revisit when they reopen to have it made for you:

Ten Green Bottles
21 High Street, Stone ST15 8AJ
facebook.com/TGBStone

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Get your tickets for the launch of Chocao

An award winning chocolatier, an award winning gin distiller and an award winning food marketer walk into a pub… It might sound like the start of a joke, but in…

An award winning chocolatier, an award winning gin distiller and an award winning food marketer walk into a pub… It might sound like the start of a joke, but in fact it was the start of Chocao.

A cacao gin liqueur designed to be enjoyed neat as an after dinner drink, Chocao is the result of a creative collaboration between three independent Staffordshire businesses: Staffordshire Gin founders Jason Davies and Claire Gibbs, award-winning chocolatier James Walter of Seed Chocolate, and food and drink marketing specialist Daren Bach from Provoke.

To celebrate the launch, there will be tasting events this February at Ten Green Bottles in Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stone. Ticket holders will have the chance to meet the distillers and to sample Chocao, along with gin-soaked cacao nibs and delicious Seed Chocolate. Afterwards, there will be specially crafted Chocao cocktails on offer as created by Ten Green Bottles’ in-house mixologist, Ben.

The gin-based liqueur is infused with ultra-premium, single origin Peruvian cacao beans, which are more commonly used to make chocolate. The cacao beans are bought via direct trade from an agricultural collective in northern Peru. Every batch is directly traceable to the community where it was grown, thus ensuring there is no child slavery in the production process.The drink is also suitable for vegans.

Jason and Claire distil each batch of cacao gin at Staffordshire Gin HQ in Silverdale. Their popular Black Violet gin recently won bronze at the World Gin Awards.

The cacao beans are sourced and prepared by James Walter of Seed Chocolate, who has received recognition for his bean-to-bar chocolate from The Academy of Chocolate, The International Chocolate Awards and The Guild of Fine Foods’ Great Taste Awards.

Daren Bach, a food and drink marketing specialist, founder of Provoke Marketing & Design and editor of Sauce magazine, is responsible for the branding, packaging and website design as well as marketing activity for Chocao.

Tickets for the launch events are priced at £5 per person.
Book here for Ten Green Bottles Stone on Thursday 6 February.
Book here for Ten Green Bottles Newcastle-under-Lyme on Thursday 13 February.

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Staffordshire shop named winners in ‘Drink Rioja’ campaign

Indie wine shop Wolseley Wine Loft, which lies between Rugeley and Stafford at Wolseley Bridge, has been named Off-Trade Winners of Wines from Rioja’s ‘Drink Rioja’ campaign. The Loft, as…

Indie wine shop Wolseley Wine Loft, which lies between Rugeley and Stafford at Wolseley Bridge, has been named Off-Trade Winners of Wines from Rioja’s ‘Drink Rioja’ campaign.

The Loft, as it’s affectionately known to regulars, beat stiff competition from independent wine shops across the country in a competition run by Wines from Rioja – the UK marketing arm of The Rioja Regulatory Council or Consejo Regulador de Rioja DOCa.

Shops the length and breadth of the country were challenged to celebrate all things Rioja during the month of October. Wolseley Wine Loft impressed the judges through their sheer enthusiasm for all things Rioja and efforts to spread the word among their customers.

Events run as part of the campaign included a wine tasting and talk from Ruben Quintana of Bodegas Manzanos, with the audience treated to tapas dishes which paired beautifully with the wines. The loft’s Dave Eglington gave a Talk & Tasting session at the 2019 Stone Food & Drink Festival on the topic of ‘A flight through Rioja’; introducing the audience to the huge diversity of wine styles produced in the region – including white and rosé.

The shop’s diverse range of Rioja wines – including organic and vegan wines as well as lesser-known grape varieties like a 100% Graciano grape Rioja – also impressed, with special offers available on Rioja wines sold throughout October 2019.

In addition to being named the winner of the competition, The Loft was invited to attend a ‘Rioja Recognises’ awards evening at the superb Eneko Basque Restaurant in London’s Covent Garden, hosted by Master of Wine Tim Atkin, in recognition its work with Rioja in 2019.

Wolseley Wine Loft
Upper Floor, Willey Barn, Stafford, ST17 0XS
wolseleywineloft.co.uk

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All the Tryanuary inspiration you need

As your enthusiasm for New Year’s resolutions, post-Christmas diets and Dryanuary slowly begin to fizzle away, it could be time for a new approach to get you through January. We’re…

As your enthusiasm for New Year’s resolutions, post-Christmas diets and Dryanuary slowly begin to fizzle away, it could be time for a new approach to get you through January. We’re not saying cutting back on your alcohol intake is a bad idea, but why not try something new and a bit special if you can, rather than (pardon the pun) going completely cold turkey?

Tryanuary is the perfect time to explore unusual flavours and discover your new favourite tipple. We’ve been chatting to the beer and wine experts of Staffordshire – our trusty independent bottle shop owners – to find out their not-to-be-missed favourites for you to try this January…

Torrside Cascadian Dark AleTorrside Brewery – Late to the Party Cascadian Dark Ale (Black IPA), 5.5%
“In the spirit of Tryanuary, I recommend trying this Cascadian Dark Ale (Black IPA) from Torrside Brewery. This oxymoronic style combines the malt-driven colour and dark, roasty flavours of darker beers, with the aromas and flavours expected in an IPA – in this case, citrus and piney notes from the New Zealand Southern Cross hops. #BIPAComeback.”

Phil at Otter’s Tears
24 Queen Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 3EG

A Growers Touch – Durif, 14%
“Your favourite wine must’ve been new to you at some point, but there’s a whole world of wines to try, so let’s get adventurous! How about trying a Durif? A great mix of blackberry, blueberry and mulberry, this wine is rich and powerful – perfect for drinking with a slow cooked lamb or beef pie.”

Dave at Wolseley Wine Loft
Upper Floor, Willey Barn, Stafford, ST17 0XS

Big Drop x Fyne Ales Jam Session raspberry gose

Big Drop Brewing Co. x Fyne Ales – Jam Session Raspberry Gose, 0.5%
“Here at Candid, we’re really enjoying this alcohol-free raspberry sour beer from Big Drop Brewing Co. in collaboration with Fyne Ales. It’s super refreshing, with a nicely balanced earthy tartness, and a mouthfeel that masks its 0.5% ABV. The perfect drop for both Dry January and Tryanuary!”

Mark at Candid Beer
Units 4 & 5, Woodings Yard, Bailey Street, Stafford, ST17 4BG

Saucony Creek – The Bronco Double Dry Hopped NEIPA, 7.8%
“A strong double lactose IPA, The Bronco is brewed by Saucony Creek, based in Kutztown, Pennsylvania – a brewery founded by former X-Games competitor Matt Lindenmuth. Rolled oats and heaps of lactose give this strong IPA a luxuriously smooth mouthfeel and creamy sweetness that balances the Mosaic hops.”

Chris and Robin at Brews of the World
159 Station Street, Burton-on-Trent, DE14 1BN

Midnight Frost Vidal Icewine bottle

Pillitteri Estates Winery – Midnight Frost Vidal Icewine, 11%
“Try this delicious ice wine from one of Canada’s top producers. The grapes are harvested at -8 degrees Celsius, leaving a tiny amount of amazingly sweet juice. Mouthcoating lychee, pineapple and peach are underscored by brilliant freshness. A must-try dessert wine for 2020. Cheers!”

Kieran at Three Pillars
6 High Street, Eccleshall, Staffordshire, ST21 6BZ

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Candid Beer opening Good Friday

Good Friday just got even better, with Candid Beer’s bottle shop and taproom set to open in Woodings Yard at 12 noon on 19 April, just in time for Easter…

Good Friday just got even better, with Candid Beer’s bottle shop and taproom set to open in Woodings Yard at 12 noon on 19 April, just in time for Easter weekend.

Stafford’s latest addition champions craft beer from small independent breweries across the county and beyond, with suppliers selected by owner Mark Bamping to complement Candid’s relaxed and community-focused ethos.

Relax and have a beer with your friends in the new taproom, or purchase your cans and bottles to take away – perfect if you’re planning a cheeky spring barbecue. Some of the names you can expect to see lining the shelves are Loka Polly, Northern Monk, Marble Beers, Cloudwater, Six°North and Pomona Island Brew Co.

If delicious craft beer isn’t your thing, don’t panic. Candid Beer will be serving Staffordshire Gin, local wines from Halfpenny Green Wine Estate, Hasbean and Ethical Addictions coffee, loose leaf tea from Birdhouse, soft drinks and bar snacks. 

Candid Beer also doubles as a creative workspace for those who need to get out of the office, or for those who don’t have an office. ‘Can-Do-Er’ membership, which includes come-and-go-as-you-like access to their shared working space in the taproom or quiet breakout space, unlimited tea and coffee, WiFi and the much needed buzz of co-working company, is available at £65 per month.

Upstairs, Candid will offer ‘Creative Space’ hire suitable for everything from team away-days to weekly book clubs. The space is fully equipped with display and audio equipment as well as access to tea and coffee facilities. Future plans also include the opening of a nano-brewery on-site.

“We are really excited to embark on this new venture and to bring Candid Beer to Stafford,” says Mark. “Our aim is to take the best bits of a pub, a bar, a café, an office, and a studio and bring them together under one roof in what we’re describing as a community hub. We’re looking forward to opening our doors on Friday 19 April 2019 at 12 noon and welcoming the community of Stafford into our new home.”

Easter weekend opening times:

Friday 19 April 12:00-18:00
Saturday 20 April 11:00-21:00
Sunday 21 April CLOSED
Monday 22 April 12:00-18:00

Candid Beer
candidbeer.co.uk
Units 4 & 5, Woodings Yard, Stafford, ST17 4BG

Photo credit: Matt Winnington

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Roots Larder to open zero plastic shop

This Saturday, 6 April, sees the opening of Roots Larder’s permanent presence in Stafford. After spending its first 6 months as a mobile service, eco-friendly business Roots Larder is now…

This Saturday, 6 April, sees the opening of Roots Larder’s permanent presence in Stafford.

After spending its first 6 months as a mobile service, eco-friendly business Roots Larder is now planting its roots within Tranquility, off Newport Road close to Stafford train station.

The local business offers bulk wholefoods including a range of spices, herbs, grains, pulses, cereals, dried fruits, nuts and loose leaf teas, all without unnecessary plastic packaging. All are sold by weight, so you can buy as much or as little as you need to cut down on waste, and customers are invited to bring their own containers to fill.

Until now, Roots Larder has operated at local markets from a trusty transit van as well as offering a click and collect service from Stafford, Eccleshall, Stone or Uttoxeter. To enable the shop to carry more stock and offer a wider range of goods that fit in with the ethical approach, owner Nigel has decided a permanent shop space is needed.

Along with the selection of store cupboard essentials and plastic free toiletries and kitchen wares that Roots Larder has become known for, Nigel will also be introducing Fair Trade silver jewellery, Rawsome bars, fresh bread, natural incense, stained and fused glass items, and handmade dog accessories.

The shop will be open from 10:00-15:00 on Saturday for the launch event. Meanwhile on Friday 5 April, small business owners are invited to share what they do and chat reducing single use plastic at a pre-opening networking event in store from 18:30-20:30.

Normal opening hours for the shop will be:

Wednesday 13:00-19:00
Thursday 10:00-16:00
Saturday 10:00-15:00

Roots Larder
www.rootslarder.com
Castlefields, Off Newport Road, Stafford, ST16 1BQ

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