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Uncover the secrets of cocktail ingredients with our 'Crafting Cocktails: Ingredient Deep Dive' series.
This collection is a comprehensive guide to understanding the role and impact of each ingredient in your cocktail creations. From the botanical nuances of different gins to the rich complexity of artisanal bitters, we explore how each component can dramatically alter the taste, aroma, and character of a drink. Whether you're curious about exotic fruits, rare spirits, or homemade syrups, these articles provide in-depth knowledge and creative ideas to enhance your mixology skills. Perfect for enthusiasts looking to refine their palate and experiment with new flavors, this series is your key to unlocking the full potential of every ingredient in your cocktail repertoire.
Cocktails to Make Use of Your Harvest
August is the month when farmers get to work harvesting the crops that they have so lovingly tended to over the year. There is an abundance of seasonal fruit and vegetables at farm shops, farmers mark... read more
Get to Know Your Rum
The basis of so many incredible cocktails, rum has a long history with links to pirates and brave naval warriors, making it one of the coolest spirits around! It was actually created in the middle age... read more
Sippin' Daiquiris in the Sun
At the height of summer, the lure of drinking cocktails in the sun can be overwhelming! When temperatures reach their peak, we think the daiquiri is the perfect choice, especially when frozen, helping... read more
Cool Down with a Coffee Cocktail
Cool Down With a Coffee Cocktail There is something wonderful about summer – the long, hot days make it the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors and us Brits like to make the most of every minute. But i... read more
Making Wine More Wonderful
For many, Easter is a time of indulgence after a long period of fasting. If you took part in the religious practice of Lent, then you may well have enjoyed the past weekend by scoffing chocolates and... read more
Gin for the Win
Maybe it’s just me, but it seems as though gin is experiencing somewhat of a revival these days. The stereotypical notion of your nan sipping on a gin and tonic is but a distant memory as more and mor... read more
The top ten things you need in your cocktail cabinet
One of the best things about alcohol is that it has a very long use-by date. Spirits, in particular, can last months in your cocktail cabinet, so it makes sense to keep everything in stock so that you... read more
Gin Times
Gin was officially invented in the 1600’s, although Italians had been flavoring some of their simple distilled beverages with juniper berries since the 11th century. A Dutch physician, Franciscus Silv... read more
Differences in Tequila
The word tequila is a proprietary term, legally limited for use in the Mexican production of blue agave distilled spirits. First commercially produced during the 16th century by Spanish conquistadors... read more
Vodka, Myths and Stories
Vodka is a distilled drink that is made of ethanol and water. It’s concocted by distilling grains or potatoes. By volume, vodka has an alcohol content of 38 percent. Vodka is a traditional drink in th... read more
Whisky's, Whiskey's and Bourbons.
There are many different whiskeys that you can purchase, but in general there are 4 main categories of whiskey: Scottish, Irish, American, and Canadian. Scottish whiskeys are made from a process that... read more
Muddling - The Why, What, and How?
A number of classic and delightful cocktails, such as the mojito, the Old-Fashioned, the Caipirinha, and the mint julep, require a step known as ‘muddling’ in order to extract the maximum flavor from... read more
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