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Cheers with Flair: New Year Party Drink Ideas That Wow

Ringing in the New Year calls for a little flair in your cocktail shaker. It's a chance for amateur bartenders to dazzle with drinks that keep the party poppin’. A killer New Year’s bash demands a dri...  read more

The Ultimate Guide to Martini Cocktails: History, Variations, and Expert Tips

Discover the fascinating world of martini cocktails in this comprehensive guide! From the classic gin and vermouth combination to creative modern twists, explore the rich history, variations, and uniq...  read more

History
Masterclass
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Crafting Cocktail History: Celebrating the Genius of Famous Inventors

It's pretty cool to see what some legendary bartenders cooked up over the years. We're going to chat about two bar legends, Harry Craddock and Dale DeGroff, both of whom deserve a nod for shaking up t...  read more

A Sip Through Time: Delving into the Evolution of Mixology

Ever wondered how cocktails came to be that delightful mix of flavors we love today? Their history is a fascinating journey that goes way back to ancient times. Folks have been tinkering with drinks f...  read more

Cheers to You: Craft Your Special DIY New Year Drinks

Celebrate the arrival of the New Year in style by crafting your own unique drinks. DIY drinks allow you to customize flavors, experiment with ingredients, and impress your friends and family. Whether...  read more

To Shake or To Stir? What's the Difference?

The art of cocktail making is far more complicated than experienced bartenders would have you believe. It's not just about memorizing the ingredients. You need to know exactly how to combine those liq...  read more

Shaking
Stirring

The History of the Pornstar Martini

In 2018, the Pornstar Martini was named as the UK’s favourite cocktail, cementing its place on cocktail lists around the country. It may not be the most refined drink, and its name is certainly more t...  read more

History

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

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The Travelling Cocktail Drinker: Best Bars in Hong Kong

A destination on every travelers' bucket list, Hong Kong is a part of, yet independent from, China. One of the most commercial regions of the world, the city is ideal for shopoholics and offers a mult...  read more

Bars

The History of the Vesper Cocktail

This classic cocktail was not created by some superstar mixologist in a high-class bar, nor was it adapted from some ancient naval recipe. The Vesper Martini, or simply the Vesper, has a uniquely glam...  read more

History

The History of the Martini

All the best cocktails have back stories that are romantic, unusual and a little bit unlikely – sometimes the story is even more entertaining than the drink! But the cocktails that make it to ‘classic...  read more

History

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

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