Philip Duff, a true icon in the industry, is on Lush Life. He is a renowned expert on everything drinks related and has a passion for the craft.

Thank goodness our guest was not one of the Skerries-born citizens who kidnapped St. Patrick's goat and was cursed to bleat from then on, cus that would make for an awkward interview.

Today we have a true icon in the industry. Philip Duff is not only an internationally renowned expert on cocktails, spirits, and bars, but also a sought-after consultant, a dynamic educator, and a captivating speaker who has traveled the globe sharing his vast knowledge and passion for the craft. Plus he’s also the founder of Old Duff Genever and lucky for me my friend!

We’re chatting about the past, the future and the stuff that happened along the way.

Before we begin, you can always watch this episode on Youtube, plus all the other Lush Life episodes as well as a whole lot more; just head to youtube.com/@lushlifemanual that's youtube.com/@lushlifemanual!

The cocktail of the week is the Holland House:

INGREDIENTS

• 50ml Old Duff Genever
• 20ml dry vermouth
• 15ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 7.5ml maraschino liqueur
• Garnish: lemon zest

METHOD

• Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice
• Shake for 15 seconds
• Fine strain into a martini or coupe glass
• Garnish with a lemon zest

You’ll find this recipe and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, plus links to most of the ingredients.

Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/philip-duff

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Did it ever occur to you to ask your friendly bartenders where they like to drink? Because you know they know the best places in town. Well, don’t worry, our guest has. And lucky for us, he’s sharing that info.

Sam Gilani was making Sazeracs when he was at university - that should tell you that he was bound to become The London Boozehound. He is not only a journalist with a massive Instagram following but also the founder of the Bartender’s Edit - that list of every bartender’s favorite hangouts.

You’d be surprised what made the list, but I’m not going to tell you, Sam is.

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The cocktail of the week is the East 8 Holdup:

INGREDIENTS

• 45 ml Vodka
• 15 ml Aperol
• 20 ml Pineapple Juice
• 15 ml Fresh Lime Juice
• 15 ml Simple Syrup
• 5 ml Passionfruit Syrup

METHOD

• Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice
• Shake for 15 seconds
• Fine strain into a rocks glass with ice
• Garnish with half a passionfruit and a mint sprig

You’ll find this recipe and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, plus links to most of the ingredients.

Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/the-london-boozehound-with-sam-gilani

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Who doesn’t want to enjoy a tipple or two in a gorgeous setting? Today, I bring you to one of the most historically important homes in London, which held and is still holding some of the best parties the city has ever seen.

On today’s episode, you’ll meet a power player in Georgian society, the Lansdowne House, constructed in the 1760s by the celebrated architect Robert Adam.

Not only did it see the signing of the Treaty of Paris, which ended the American War of Independence, in its Round Room, but also the negotiations for the Entente Cordiale between Britain and France. But let’s not forget: Thanks to some of its famous residents, Lansdowne House was the first stop on the party circuit.

I don’t want to ruin the fun by revealing all here, but let me just say they could throw one great shindig after another!

Currently, it is home to The Lansdowne Club, the first club in London to accept both male and female members, shocking in 1935. Here to tell us all are CEO and Club Secretary David Herbert and then Head Bartender Marco Caglià.

The cocktail of the week is the Pink Duke:

INGREDIENTS

• 35 ml Hendrick's gin
• 25 ml Kwai Feh Lychee Liqueur
• 25 ml fresh lime juice
• 25 ml Raspberry and rose cordial
• Prosecco

METHOD

• Add all ingredients except the prosecco to a shaker with ice
• Shake for 15 seconds
• Fine strain into a coupe
• Top up with the prosecco
• Garnish with an edible rosebud

You’ll find this recipe and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, plus links to most of the ingredients.

Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/lansdowne-club-with-david-herbert-and-marco-caglia

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