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DRINKS SUMMER AT SUESEY STREET We reckon that sum
mer evenings were definitely made for hanging out in spots like Suesey Street. The canalside favourite is currently celebrating terrace season in style with its ‘Summer at Suesey Street’ series, a sun-soaked mix of cocktails, jazz, sharing plates and a tempting €5 Friday corkage offer running right through to September. The seasonal refresh includes a brand new cocktail menu packed with elevated classics, lighter seasonal serves, and specials like the Ginger and Grain whiskey highball and The Golden Hour alcohol-free mocktail. Meanwhile, the Garden Terrace transforms into prime hang out territory from Monday to Saturday, with walk-ins welcome for cheese boards, charcuterie, bubbles and long lazy evenings beside the Grand Canal. With monthly live jazz sessions from Stella Bass and Charlie Moon adding a little old-school glamour to dinner and drinks, it’s another great incentive for staying in town late during the week. sueseystreet.ie PIMENTAE THE TITANIC DISTILLERS EXPERIENCE Just a short trip up the road, old dock machinery, guided tastings and a side of maritime lore come together for a great excuse to visit the Northern cousins this summer. Titanic Hotel Belfast recently launched the Titanic Distillers Experience, a new whiskeyinspired staycation package ideal for history buffs interested in learning more about the city’s shipbuilding and whiskey culture. The experience at the hotel, which is set in the former headquarters of Harland & Wolff, pairs an overnight stay with a guided distillery tour, in a dockland experience that blends serious industrial backdrops with small-batch Irish whiskey production. Guests can look forward to stunning Art Deco interiors and maritime memorabilia, with whiskey treats in the room on arrival, followed by the promise of a hearty Ulster Fry in the Wolff Grill the next morning. Next up is a chance to discover Titanic Distillers, which boasts the distinction of being Belfast’s first working whiskey distillery in almost ninety years. Set inside the restored Pumphouse at Thompson Dock, it’s located in the very spot where the ill-fated ship was fitted out before her maiden voyage back in 1912. As the locals frequently say of the famous liner, “She was alright when she left here”. If that’s not cause for a wee dram, we’re not sure what is. titanichotelbelfast.com 36 A new kid on the Dublin cocktail block, awardwinning, female-founded Pimentae is endeavouring to alter the traditional perception of tequila with its new range of premium, bar-quality cocktails. London based founders Alice Parmiter and Wynter Karo were keen to transform a view that regarded the Mexican spirit as a throwaway part of a weekend’s hard boozing. “The shot-fuelled culture in the UK has led to too many nights people would rather forget. Enough was enough, so we set out to showcase the magic it has to offer when balanced correctly.” The result is Pimentae, a refreshing range of drinks made with premium tequila and natural ingredients, that has been earning prestigious industry plaudits for a product range that continues to set new standards in the drinks industry. Designed to be savoured rather than slung, the current range of canned products includes the Spicy Margarita, Tommy’s Margarita, Cucumber Margarita and their new Grapefruit Margarita. Check them out at Tesco. pimentaedrinks.com