When our Head Distiller, Ben, sat down with his wife to watch Gogglebox on Friday night, he didn't expect to see his boss pop up on the screen causing a stir with her savoury cocktail segment on BBC Saturday Kitchen!
Our founder, Carmen (aka 'Cocktail Carmen') is a regular guest on BBC Saturday Kitchen as a cocktail and spirits expert. On Saturday 12th April 2025 she was on the show, presenting a feature on savoury cocktails including a Dirty Martini Spritz, Bunny Mary, Sesame Miso Martini and Hot Honey Pickle Margarita.
Craig Revel Horwood was the guest on that day and he caused a stir as the cocktails went to his head during the show, leading to a chaotic final fifteen minutes as he finished off the four drinks.
This clip was shown on Channel 4's Gogglebox on Friday 18th April, with some priceless reactions from the Gogglebox cast.
On Carmen's Bunny Mary cocktail, the Gogglers were shocked at the idea of an Olive Oil Vodka, with the Siddiqui family commenting "Do you think this lady only realised last minute she was coming on this show, raided her cupboards and brought it in?!" and Jenny (of 'Jenny and Lee') stating that the drink "looked like something out of allotment".
Carmen found the whole thing absolutely hilarious, loving the reactions from the cast. She said "I was shocked when Ben messaged to say I was on the show. Everyone's reactions were so funny and I'd be happy to welcome any of them to the distillery so I can make them some drinks!"
Granted, savoury cocktails aren't for everyone but if you want to give it a try, you can find Carmen's Bunny Mary cocktail recipe here.