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  • Celebrate the last Taste of Summer Days with Monkey Shoulder

    With summer days almost gone and the touches of autumn approaching, enjoy some of the last summer sunsets outside with a Monkey Colada. Monkey Shoulder puts the fun back into whisky drinking with a flavour which works well with mixers and cocktails. The Monkey Colada Cocktail combines the fresh taste of coconut topped with pineapple, […] More

  • Tullamore DEW and Appletiser Cocktail Recipe

    Shorty on cocktail mixers during the lockdown, well, here’s a delicious and very simple cocktail that mixes the true Irish whiskey Tullamore DEW with the world famous South African non-alcoholic cider Appletiser. Both Tullamore DEW and Appletiser are firm favourites in both South Africa and Ireland, so why not celebrate this partnership with the Tullamore […] More

  • The perfect G&T with Hendrick’s Gin!

    There’s a good reason the HENDRICK’S GIN & TONIC, with its cucumber garnish, is so loved. Curiously infused with the marvellous essences of rose and cucumber, it’s poetry in a highball and simply delicious. Hendrick’s Gin & Tonic Ingredients: 50 ml HENDRICK’S GIN 150 ml Tonic Water 3 Thinly sliced rounds of cucumber Preparation: Combine […] More

  • International Whisky Day Celebrations with Tullamore D.E.W.

    27 March is International Whisky Day and the ideal occasion to commemorate the day with the perfect Tully serve, especially while in isolation. You can also engege with the brand online to show-off your cocktail creations! Tag #tullamoredew, #homeboundbarman, #tullyandtonic, #badappledew and/or @tullamoreDEW to engage with the brand on social media. Get creative, mix it up and share on […] More

  • Celebrate International Whisky Day with Monkey Shoulder

    We all know what to do when life gives us lemons, but what about when life gives you another citrus fruit? When life gives you oranges, we suggest you make something more than marmalade. Monkey Shoulder scotch blended malt whisky is made for mixing, and challenges you to put those oranges to good use by […] More

  • Mushroom & Lentil Potjie Recipe to enjoy this Earth Hour Dinner (Saturday)

    Don’t forget about Earth Hour this Saturday and eat by candle-light! With lock-down in full effect, most of us will be at home “camping” and braaing in our gardens. To help you decide what to cook, we’d like to highlight one of the most sustainable produced foods in the world. Mushroom production requires relatively low […] More

  • Delicious Pear, Blue Cheese & Walnut Salad from The Hussar Grill

    The best steakhouse in the country, the Hussar Grill, is wowing taste buds once again with a sophisticated salad to accompany your festive meal. Sample this stunner at your nearest Hussar Grill and then impress your guests at your next dinner party by making it right in your very own kitchen. With caramelised pear, red […] More

  • Create the Perfect Ice Sphere with the Tullamore D.E.W Irish Whiskey Gift Pack

    The festive season is not complete without festive drinks. That’s why Tullamore D.E.W has provided you with a gift pack to ensure you never run dry. The gift pack includes a clever mould to assist you in making the perfect ice sphere to serve in your drink. Sounds too complicated? Hold on before you reach […] More

  • Wild Mushroom and Windhoek Beer Stroganoff Recipe

    Life’s all about defining your priorities. And comfort food is right up there for me. It doesn’t just make my tastebuds happy – it’s a way to bring people together and make them happy too. As 1 October was World Vegetarian Day and its World Vegetarian Awareness month, we took one of the ultimate meaty […] More

  • [Win] Cheese and Windhoek Beer Fondue – Rugby Snack Recipe

    With the 2019 Rugby World Cup in full swing, it means a lot of things for a lot of people. For some it means watching whatever game is on with intensity and passion. For some it means watching when South Africa (whooohooo!) is playing. For some (me) it means deciding what snacks can I eat […] More

  • Windhoek Beer Marinade, Beer Bread and Beer Honey Glaze Recipe

    The saying is sun’s out, braai’s out, right? Right? Anyway, the sun is out and so are we – with Windhoek Beer in hand (and food) and ready for summer. We’re a big fan of burgers, because everyone can get involved in making theirs, their perfect meal. We marinated the beef patties and giant mushrooms […] More

  • Windhoek Beer Battered Fish and Chips Recipe

    When we were trying to come up with an alternative to the same-old-same-old “let’s have a braai on Heritage Day” thing (we had a braai too, but that’s another story), we chatted about what food we all grew up with. For the Joburgers, it was during the summer holidays at the coast, for the Durbanites […] More