Level up - Rum

How to make the perfect Mojito cocktail?

The mojito, a refreshing and classic cocktail, has been enjoyed by many around the world. In this article, we will delve into the history of the mojito, explore its essential ingredients, discuss the...  read more

Masterclass

The most versatile ingredients for cocktails

When it comes to cocktail making, some ingredients work harder than others. It's rare to find a cocktail that requires tamari sauce or mustard seeds, for example, but believe us when we say, those dri...  read more

Ingredient

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

Ingredient

History of the Planters Punch

Is there any other drink in the history of classic cocktails that is more likely to be a party-pleaser than the rum punch? Fruity and alcoholic, it can be thrown in a pitcher for everyone to help them...  read more

History

History of the Old Cuban

Cuban drinks have quite a cult following in the cocktail world. Stunning cocktails including the daiquiri, mojito, and el presidente were made on the small Caribbean island and are all made with local...  read more

History

Five Cocktails You Can Make Right Now

Here at Make Me A Cocktail, we have done a little research into the top ingredients that amateur bartenders have in their drinks’ cabinets. It is probably no surprise to anybody that vodka came out on...  read more

Masterclass

The History of the Zombie Cocktail

With Halloween fast approaching, this classic cocktail seems like an obvious choice for any spooky shenanigans you may be planning! The Zombie is a somewhat complicated, yet tantalizingly delicious, b...  read more

History

The Travelling Cocktail Drinker: The Best Bars in Athens

Greece is famous for its ancient history, philosophical inhabitants and artistic architecture, but did you know that the Greek capital is also a fantastic place to get a tasty cocktail? While the coun...  read more

Bars

History of the Mai Tai Cocktail

If the hot summer weather has you craving a drink that embodies the spirit of the islands, the Mai Tai might just be the perfect choice. This tropical cocktail, often associated with sunny beaches and...  read more

History

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

Ingredient

The Travelling Cocktail Drinker: The Best Bars in Jamaica

Recognised by many as the most laid-back country in the world, dreams of Jamaica often involve sun, sea, sand, and maybe Bob Marley? Of course, what would that tropical paradise be without a cocktail...  read more

Bars

The History of the El Presidente Cocktail

National Rum Day is quite possibly one of the very best reasons to drink rum. Our classic cocktail of the month is the El Presidente cocktail, because it is my favourite way to incorporate rum into my...  read more

History

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