Forget mother’s ruin. Gin can be quite the tonic when it comes to getting in the party spirit. Take a look at our guide to our favourite gins, along with a quick history and tasting notes.
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Polgoon lovingly produce beautiful ciders and apple juices from their Cornish vineyard and orchard – and we’re proud to have them on the Scarlet menu to share with you. John Coulson, who owns Polgoon with his wife, Kim, has kindly shared Polgoon’s story with us for you to enjoy.
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Now that summer is upon us we’re looking forward to long, warm evenings sitting in the sunshine with cold, sparkling drinks in hand. Imagine sitting on our retreat terrace reclining in a comfy lounger overlooking the sea with the perfect G&T or glass of fizz…
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Behind the Scarlet Bar, we spend a lot of time searching out just the right spirits, teas and coffees to quench our customers’ thirst for beverages that are high quality, a little quirky, interesting and ethical. Which is why we serve Black Cow, the only vodka in the world made from milk.
It takes about 10 minutes, tops, to enjoy a cup of coffee. Have you ever wondered, though, how long it takes to transform a bean on a bush on a sun-drenched slope somewhere in South America into the hot, enlivening elixir in your cup?
Sitting on the sun-drenched terrace of Cornwall’s Camel Valley Vineyard overlooking row after perfect row of vines, you’d never guess that a plane crash led to the peaceful scene before you and was the start of this thriving business. Read More
Museum exhibitions, food festivals and opera – our top outings in Cornwall this month have all this to offer and more. Read More
Prepare for the festive party season with some natural hangover cures. Researchers agree that there is no scientific evidence to suggest that there are any fail safe ways to cure or prevent a hangover – other than to moderate your alcohol intake. But even the most sensible amongst us may find ourselves overdosing on the mulled wine and eggnog during the party season – it is Christmas after all.
Christmas shopping can seem like an enormous task sometimes – with the minefield of who to buy for, how much to spend and what to buy. But it shouldn’t be stressful – gift buying, wrapping and giving should be a joy.
As you sit and savour a zippy glass of Annie’s Anniversary Brut, you may find yourself wondering, who is Annie? And what special occasion does her anniversary cuvée commemorate? Well, the Annie in question is Annie Lindo, co-founder, with her husband Bob, of Cornwall’s much-cherished Camel Valley vineyard.
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