Kate Evans
@borderminstrel.bsky.social
Mostly drinking cocktails to try and forget the mess we’re all in.
Very Christmassy!
December 20, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Very Christmassy!
Yes! (I organised said bottles, just to be on the safe side)
December 20, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Yes! (I organised said bottles, just to be on the safe side)
That sounds an excellent plan, cheers! I have a pre-mix Winter Citrus Negroni, which is very good (Asterley Bros, who also do excellent vermouth and are worth checking out. I have returned to #ConfinedKitchen principles, and am making risotto! #ConfinedCocktails
December 20, 2025 at 7:07 PM
That sounds an excellent plan, cheers! I have a pre-mix Winter Citrus Negroni, which is very good (Asterley Bros, who also do excellent vermouth and are worth checking out. I have returned to #ConfinedKitchen principles, and am making risotto! #ConfinedCocktails
I like it, but it has limited uses, so good to have a few more ideas!
December 13, 2025 at 9:11 PM
I like it, but it has limited uses, so good to have a few more ideas!
Do not buy Becherovka. It is another one which lurks like Galliano. I am going to make this with it at some point, as I now have Falernum.
December 13, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Do not buy Becherovka. It is another one which lurks like Galliano. I am going to make this with it at some point, as I now have Falernum.
Yes, the Galliano is very much lurking…
December 13, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Yes, the Galliano is very much lurking…
Cheers to both yourself and aunt. I am trying to use up some bottles before Christmas, so have a Savoia Spritz, alongside last week’s flowers, which are holding up well. #ConfinedCocktails
December 13, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Cheers to both yourself and aunt. I am trying to use up some bottles before Christmas, so have a Savoia Spritz, alongside last week’s flowers, which are holding up well. #ConfinedCocktails
That does look good!
December 12, 2025 at 6:43 PM
That does look good!
Yes, I had mixed feelings about the re hang generally. I particularly missed all the Holbeins being together.
December 7, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Yes, I had mixed feelings about the re hang generally. I particularly missed all the Holbeins being together.
Possibly! I should have tried to kidnap @melindahaunton.bsky.social to bring her with me really, shouldn’t I?
December 6, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Possibly! I should have tried to kidnap @melindahaunton.bsky.social to bring her with me really, shouldn’t I?
My parents tell me they approve of your venue choice. I have only been in Trenchers down there (which I would recommend).
December 6, 2025 at 8:37 PM
My parents tell me they approve of your venue choice. I have only been in Trenchers down there (which I would recommend).
I am getting a book about Madame Cliquot for Christmas!
December 6, 2025 at 8:09 PM
I am getting a book about Madame Cliquot for Christmas!
That reminds me… this week’s Freddie’s bunch was called ‘Cocktail Hour’ and they looked like this before we left. Just combine the two…
December 6, 2025 at 7:39 PM
That reminds me… this week’s Freddie’s bunch was called ‘Cocktail Hour’ and they looked like this before we left. Just combine the two…
Yes, not quite the right glass ware but we do our best to improvise…
December 6, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Yes, not quite the right glass ware but we do our best to improvise…
Greetings from Northumberland, where I have a warm fire and an ice cold martini. #ConfinedCocktails
December 6, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Greetings from Northumberland, where I have a warm fire and an ice cold martini. #ConfinedCocktails
You could see it with the naked eye, I just forgot to mention it!
December 6, 2025 at 4:10 PM
You could see it with the naked eye, I just forgot to mention it!
Yes - and managed not to buy too many books! ( as we’ve got to carry them back on the train)
December 6, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Yes - and managed not to buy too many books! ( as we’ve got to carry them back on the train)