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Fossil Coast Launches Two New Stories in Bottle Dedicated to the Jurassic Coast
Fossil Coast Drinks Co is pleased to announce the addition of two new fruity alcoholic drink expressions dedicated to the Jurassic Coast.
Mar 28, 20222 min read


Fossil Coast's Guided Fossil Walk with the Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre
Sip back and join a guided fossil walk at Charmouth on the Jurassic Coast and experience one of the UK’s most iconic fossil-hunting destinations. Led by experts from the Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre, discover ammonites, belemnites, and Early Jurassic geology shaped by landslides, tides, and deep time within this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Mar 21, 20229 min read


Visiting the Lyme Regis Museum Along The Jurassic Coast
Sip back and discover why Lyme Regis Museum is a must-see attraction on the Jurassic Coast. From Mary Anning’s pioneering fossil discoveries and world-class Blue Lias marine reptiles to geology, local history, and literary heritage, this in-depth review explores the museum’s galleries, architecture, and unforgettable connection between fossils and the iconic Lyme Regis coastline.
Mar 10, 20226 min read


Fossil Hunting The Jurassic Coast's Cretaceous Rocks
Sip back and explore fossil hunting in the Cretaceous rocks of Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, focusing on the fossil-rich Purbeck Group. Discover how limestone and mudstone shales formed in arid lagoons preserve dinosaurs, freshwater fish, insects, plants, and early mammals. Learn about Cretaceous environments, sea-level change, chalk formation, and the dramatic K–T mass extinction.
Feb 28, 20224 min read


Fossil Hunting the Jurassic Coast's Triassic Rocks
Sip back and explore the Jurassic Coast, a 155km UNESCO World Heritage coastline from East Devon to Dorset, revealing near-continuous Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous rocks, fossils and landforms. Spanning almost the entire Mesozoic Era, this globally significant landscape records dinosaur-age life, dramatic cliffs and bays, gateway towns, fossil museums and responsible beach fossil hunting guided by a safety-focused code of conduct.
Feb 18, 20226 min read


Fossil Hunting Safely Along the Jurassic Coast
Sip back and explore fossil hunting along the Jurassic Coast can be safe, sustainable, and rewarding when done responsibly. Learn essential fossil collecting safety tips, tide and weather awareness, cliff hazard guidance, and the official code of conduct for fossil hunting in protected areas such as World Heritage Sites, AONBs, and SSSIs.
Feb 8, 20224 min read


Museums and Visitor Centre’s of the Jurassic Coast
Sip back and discover the best Jurassic Coast museums and fossil attractions, from Lyme Regis to Kimmeridge. Explore world-class Jurassic, Triassic and Cretaceous fossils, iconic marine reptiles, dinosaur footprints, and immersive geology exhibits. Perfect for fossil hunters, families, students, and geotourism enthusiasts visiting Dorset and Devon’s UNESCO World Heritage Coast.
Feb 7, 20226 min read


A Brief History of Vodka
Sip back and explore Vodka, a clear distilled spirit from Eastern Europe, dates back to 11th-century Poland and 12th-century Russia. Made from grains or potatoes, it undergoes multiple distillations and charcoal filtration to achieve smoothness. Enjoyed neat or in cocktails like Moscow Mule and Cosmopolitan, vodka’s subtle flavours, artisan infusions, and cultural heritage make it a versatile and globally celebrated spirit.
Jan 11, 20223 min read


The Hanky Panky Cocktail Recipe
Sip back and discover the history and recipe of the classic Hanky-Panky cocktail, invented by Ada “Coley” Coleman at London’s Savoy Hotel in 1925. This gin-based cocktail combines gin, sweet vermouth, and Fernet Branca for a bold, aromatic, and slightly bitter flavor. Popular during Prohibition, the Hanky-Panky remains a timeless classic in craft cocktail bars worldwide, garnished with an orange twist.
Jan 26, 20212 min read


The Gimlet Cocktail Recipe
The Gimlet Cocktail Recipe
Jan 26, 20211 min read


The French 75 Cocktail Recipe
Sip back and discover the history of the French 75 cocktail, a sparkling classic born from World War I and Parisian cocktail culture. Learn about its gin, lemon, and Champagne ingredients, proper serving tips, and why this elegant drink remains a timeless symbol of celebration and refined mixology.
Jan 26, 20212 min read


The Fog Cutter Cocktail Recipe
Sip back and discover the history of the Fog Cutter cocktail, a powerful tiki classic created by Trader Vic in the 1940s. Learn how rum, gin, brandy, citrus, orgeat, and sherry combined to create one of the strongest and most iconic drinks of the golden age of tiki bars.
Jan 25, 20212 min read


The Fairbank Cocktail Recipe
Sip back and explore the history of the Fairbank Cocktail, a classic pre-Prohibition drink with gin or whiskey, vermouth, and bitters. Discover its origins, balanced flavor profile, and revival in modern craft cocktail bars. A sophisticated, spirit-forward cocktail that embodies early 20th-century American mixology and timeless elegance.
Jan 25, 20212 min read


The Corpse Reviver #2 Cocktail Recipe
Sip back and discover the Corpse Reviver #2 is a classic gin-based pre-Prohibition cocktail, known for its bright citrus, herbal notes, and historical charm. Popularized in the 1930s, this “hair of the dog” drink blends London Dry gin, Cointreau, Lillet Blanc, lemon juice, and absinthe, served straight up in a chilled coupe. Ideal for brunch or revival cocktails, it remains a timeless favorite in classic cocktail bars worldwide.
Jan 25, 20212 min read


The Bronx Cocktail Recipe
Sip back and discover the history and recipe of the Bronx cocktail, one of America’s earliest named cocktails. Created in 1910 at New York’s Waldorf-Astoria, this pre-Prohibition gin drink blends sweet and dry vermouth with fresh orange juice, bridging the Martini and Manhattan in classic cocktail history.
Jan 25, 20212 min read


Martini Cocktail Recipe
Sip back and discover the fascinating history of the Martini cocktail recipe, from its 19th-century Martinez origins to its rise as a symbol of sophistication in the 1920s. Explore how the dry gin Martini became iconic, the influence of James Bond’s Vodka Martini, and modern variations that keep this timeless drink relevant. Learn why the Martini remains the ultimate cocktail of elegance and culture.
Jan 22, 20212 min read


What defines a Bush Gin?
Sip back and discover the world of Bush Gin, a small-batch gin crafted with native botanicals that reflect local terroir. Learn about its unique flavor profile, production process, and serving tips. Perfect for gin enthusiasts and mixologists, Bush Gin offers aromatic, earthy, and citrusy notes that elevate cocktails or can be enjoyed neat. Explore the distinct character and cultural heritage behind this artisanal spirit.
Jan 21, 20212 min read


What defines an Alpine Gin?
Sip back and discover Alpine Gin, a European gin style rooted in the herbal traditions of Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. Defined by mountain botanicals like gentian, edelweiss, Swiss stone pine, and alpine juniper, Alpine Gin delivers crisp, piney, herbaceous flavours shaped by high-altitude terroir, wild foraging, and craft distilling. Learn how this modern style evolved into a globally recognised category.
Jan 21, 20211 min read


What is a Classic Gin?
Sip back and discover what defines a classic gin, from its juniper-forward style and neutral grain base to the differences between London Dry Gin, Plymouth Gin, Old Tom Gin, and Navy Strength Gin. Learn how botanicals, distillation techniques, and flavour profiles shape modern mixology and help bartenders choose the right gin for cocktails like the Martini or Pegu Club Cocktail.
Jan 21, 20212 min read


What is a Contemporary Gin?
Sip back and discover contemporary gin, a modern gin style emphasizing creative botanicals, fruit-forward flavors, and artisanal production. Learn about ingredients, cocktail versatility, and serving tips to enjoy this aromatic, approachable gin for mixers, gin and tonics, or innovative cocktails. Explore how contemporary gin redefines traditional juniper-led spirits for modern palates.
Jan 21, 20212 min read
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along the way that you can enjoy a jigger of Fossil Coast Gin.
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