Kokova Magazine

The winners of the prestigious Golden Rum Barrel Awards, which took place at the glamorous Grange Hotel Holborn on Saturday 13th October, are now revealed with gongs going to categories such as Rum Distillery of the Year, UK Rum Ambassador of the Year and International Rum Ambassador of the Year. Celebrating its third successive year, the Golden Rum Barrel Awards is one of the only awards shows of its kind to recognise and pay tribute to the key figures working in the Rum trade.

Perfect for the summer months and at home amongst the festive season, these cocktail recipes are an ideal addition for any party planners. Mix Santa Teresa rums from the heart of Venezuela, and Mozart Distillerie Specialist Chocolate Collection, with everyday ingredients to make these simple yet sassy cocktails.

Competition now closed. Congratulations to Samantha Fernley (Davenham).

Mozart Distillerie, a family run business, has produced traditional Austrian spirits in Salzburg since 1954. For the past 30 years they have specialised in the production of chocolate spirits and have become recognised as the experts in this field.

Competition now closed. Congratulations to Wendy Guy (Kent) and Kim Richardson (Lancs).

CIRIO, Italy's favourite tomato brand, has created a duo of easy to prepare, winter warming soups that are sure to keep the cold at bay this autumn and winter. Ready to eat in just 15 minutes from scratch, Tomato & Basil Soup features CIRIO's mouth-watering Pomodorini Cherry Tomatoes and is a simple take on a classic favourite. For a potentially even more warming, hearty alternative, Chilli with Salsa Soup has an extra kick of heat and is made using CIRO’s classic Passata, the finest Passata available.