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WORDS Martina Murray CLEARER TWIST BOOZE SCHOOL W
ith a competition attracting thousands of entries from over seventy countries each year, the past three decades have seen the International Spirits Challenge secure its reputation as the benchmark for excellence in spirits and mixers globally. This year’s 30th anniversary Challenge saw premium mixer brand Clearer Twist carrying off three Silver medals in The Mixers category for its flagship Tonic Water, Ginger Ale and French Pink variants. Made using highalkaline water (pH 9.4) each mixer features a naturally sweet taste with less sugar and fewer calories. Makers The Clearer Group have a distinctive mission within the bottled water market, aiming to stand out with a unique ethical proposition from source to consumption, centred around clearer principles, values, and outcomes. With each bottle now bearing the prestigious ISC hallmark, they’re perfect enjoyed on their own or as a companion to a nice spirit. @clearertwist For over a decade now the Dublin Bar Academy has been hosting a wide variety of training sessions dedicated to turning regular bar flies into experts at more than lifting and imbibing. This month they’re running a ninety minute class focused on the wizardry of cocktail making, with a hands-on social session designed to help participants stir up something weird and wonderful while having a bit of craic along the way. Everything is supplied - just turn up, enjoy a welcome cocktail, be inspired and get shaking and making. Tickets €65 via Eventbrite. 5.30pm, Sat Sept 20th. @dublinbaracademy Est. 1995 TOP FLOOR, St. Stephen’s Green, Shopping Centre, Dublin 2 cit sy ightseeing tour with afternoon tea USE CODE TOTALLY FOR 10% OFF Specialists in Irish Knitwear, Tweeds and Wool Products Phone: 01 475 4621 • Shop online at: www.thedonegalshop.com WWW.VINTAGETEATRIPS.IE 01 255 1777 @VINTAGETEATRIPSDUBLIN