Lifestyle
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Quick and Easy Cocktail Recipes for Christmas
At our Yumi SS16 Press Day, we had the amazing guys from BOLD London Spirit to make 3 delicious cocktails for our guests. Featuring a Cherry Negroni, our very own curated cocktail, the Yumi Spritz, and a Espresso Martini, the tipples went down a dream. Yummy and quick to make, these easy cocktail recipes will be a hit with your loved ones on the run up to Christmas so we’ve got the recipes for you to try for yourself. Cue to the how-to: Espresso Martini Ingredients 40mL Bold London Spirit 25mL espresso coffee 20mL Kahlua 10mL cherry reduction Method Shake with ice, pour into chilled martini glass Cherry Negroni Ingredients 30mL Bold London Spirit…
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Delicious Christmas Cocktail recipes from London’s Skylounge
Skylounge, one of London’s finest rooftop bars, has just launched its lavish new winter cocktail menu and we were at the front of the queue to try them out. Curated by Skylounge’s team of talented mixologists the new cocktail list is creative and complex – reinventing some of the classics, as well as indulging in both new and wintery flavours, with sophisticated combos. Situated in the heart of the city, Skylounge is the perfect spot to watch the city light up, cocktail in hand at their woodland themed pop up, The Tree House. Up in The Tree House, huddling over hot apple cider or a cocktail from the bespoke wintry menu is…
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Easy Martell Cognac Cocktail Recipes for Christmas
Looking for some epic drinks to impress your guests with? We’ve got just the ticket in the form of Martell cognac cocktails. Created by the uber-talented Clotilde Lataille of Hawksmoor Spitalfields, these delicious cognac cocktail recipes are sure to warm the cockles of your heart on the run up to Christmas. Cue the how-to: Can-Can 300 This cocktail is deliciously moreish with a subtle bitterness from IPA syrup. Made with Martell Cordon Bleu, Byrrh and IPA syrup, this slick looking cocktail is a great alternative to an Old Fashioned. Easy to make and totally perfect for special occasions. Ingredients 40ml Martell Cordon Bleu 10ml Byrrh 10ml Ipa syrup Method Stir all…
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Halloween Adventure Guide 2015
Its that time of year again, the one time where its acceptable to walk around in fake blood, while wrapped in toilet paper, pretending to be a thousand year old Egyptian mummy. With so much going on this Halloween we’ve come to your rescue! We’ve hand picked 4 of our top ‘must do’ adventures, which will be taking place throughout this years Halloween season… Masked Ball; The Lost Boys Halloween Special Situated in a working Theme Park on the South West coast of England, Masked Ball presents one of the UKs best spooktacular nights. The theme this year is the cult ‘80s vampire flick The Lost Boys – the perfect backdrop for…
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Yumi Loves: The Hydra
As summer comes to an end, festival season gives way to the UKs thriving night life scene and the start of The Hydra’s annual series of events. On August bank holiday the London-based promoters kicked things of with 3 parties across their 2 London venues; and last weekend Innervisions’ Dixon, Ame and Marcus Worgull soundtracked an all day festival on an island off the coast of Essex. The next 14 weeks will see a further 9 events in collaboration with various artists and record labels such as Ostgut Ton, Bugged Out, Electric Minds and Daphni. Here at Yumi HQ we don’t need any excuse to party so next week we’ll be slipping into our…
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Summer Diaries: Ceremony Festival 2015
However sad it might make you feel, summer has most definitely come to an end. Sad times. With that being said, we’ll also be waving goodbye to our installments of Summer Diaries… but before we do, we have ‘one last horrah’ for you to enjoy… Ahhh yes, that sweet smell of summer air, and no Saturday hangover… Today was the day I say my farewells to Summer and get excited for winter knits and Saturday night helpings of ‘Take me out.’ Today we were hitting Ceremony, the fourth in a string of five festivals hosted by Found across the capital this summer. With a huge line-up of incredible talent, Ceremony Festival was sure to be a hit.…
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30 Days of Summer Blogger Lookbook
We’re keeping the summer alive here at Yumi with our 30 days of Summer Lookbook featuring 30 stylish bloggers. Come on Indian Summer. Cue the highlights: To see the full Lookbook, download it here Got a fave? Tweet us @official_yumi Restaurant Review: Indulge in Indian Cuisine at Lotus in Charing Cross More on Yumi Journal
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How to Dress for a Job Interview
Prepping your winning answers are only half of the battle when going for a job interview. First impressions mean a lot. As you walk in a room, portfolio under your arm, ready to shake hands with your potential new boss, they will instantly form an impression that will last the interview and beyond. And they’ll only base this opinion based on your appearance and demeanor as soon as they meet you. Yikes. But there’s no need to fret – dress for success with our handy style tips. Disclaimer: we can’t guarantee you’ll get the job of your dreams but we’ll surely up your chances. Be Comfortable Avoid a major wardrobe…
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Restaurant Review: Indulge in Indian Cuisine at Lotus in Charing Cross
We’re always on the look out for yummy places to eat at the weekends and luckily we found this little gem that’s just opened its doors. Looking for a delicious, authentic Indian cuisine and top treatment to boot? Look no further than Lotus. Why Go? If you are on the search for the holy grail of Indian cuisine, you’ll be glad you walked through Lotus’s doors. Chef-Patron Bhaskar Banerjee has over two decades of culinary experience, working as Chef d’Hotel for exclusive venues such as Marriott, Sheraton, Le Meridian and The Taj Group. For Lotus he’s created a collection of signature dishes which combine traditional cooking techniques with imported Indian spices…
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Festival Guide: Ceremony Festival 2015
The weather might be turning, but our Summer spirits won’t be dampened. Looking for one last hurrah? Look no further. On September 12th, Ceremony Festival will return to Finsbury Park for a 360 degree celebration of underground dance music. Ceremony is the fourth in a string of five festivals hosted by Found across the capital this summer and the penultimate piece in the Found Series puzzle. With 7 arenas and a who’s who of electronic music on the bill, Ceremony is bringing a celebration of the past, present and future of club culture to North London. Headlining this years main stage and playing a London festival exclusive are New York…