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Whether you're a beginner bartender or a seasoned mixologist, this page is designed to elevate your skills to new heights. Dive into our carefully curated selection of articles, each packed with insights, tips, and techniques to enhance your craft.
From exploring the nuances of flavor balancing to mastering the art of presentation, our resources cover a broad spectrum of topics to refine your mixology expertise. Learn about the latest trends, experiment with exotic ingredients, and discover the secrets behind timeless classic cocktails. Let each article be a stepping stone towards turning your cocktail creations into mesmerizing experiences for all your guests.
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The History of the Alexander
The Alexander, a classic dessert cocktail, has a rich history and distinct place in the world of mixology. This cocktail follows a simple yet versatile formula of equal parts base spirit, liqueur, and... read more
Perfect Pairings with Popular Cocktails
As every responsible drinker knows, it is important not to drink on an empty stomach. Unless your aim is to fall out of a bar after a couple of cocktails and seeing your drinks in reverse, it is sensi... read more
Worlds 50 Best Bars Released
Drinks International yearly release what they coin as 'The Worlds 50 Best Bars', a list that is announced near the beginning of October every year. Started in 2009, this is the 5th year that its run a... read more
History of the Hot Toddy
Ask the average person if they’ve ever heard of a Hot Toddy, and they’re likely to say they have. Ask them what a Hot Toddy is, and you may get a variety of answers. The cocktail doesn’t have a standa... read more
What Are The Different Types of Cocktail Shakers?
James Bond’s "shaken, not stirred" reference is synonymous with the history of cocktail shakers. Having been greatly influenced by the golden years of the cocktail himself, author Ian Fleming released... read more
The Pisco Sour: A History
The Pisco Sour is a wonderful cocktail hailing from South America, specifically Peru and Chile. The drink was first mixed in Lima, the capital of Peru, in the early 1920s by an American bartender name... 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
History of the Margarita Cocktail
The margarita cocktail is a beloved classic with a rich, albeit somewhat mysterious history. This iconic drink can be enjoyed frozen or on the rocks, offering a refreshing blend of tequila, Cointreau... 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
Glasses and Their Effect on a Drink
Whether at a public bar or private party, the average drinker may not see the need for the abundance of styles and sizes of drinking glasses; however, a connoisseur appreciates the use of specific ste... 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
History of the Alabama Slammer Cocktail
The Alabama Slammer is a '70s kind of tiki bar, umbrella-topped, sweet tasting cocktail immortalized by Brian (Tom Cruise), the Last Barman Poet in the movie "Cocktail" : "I see America drinking the f... read more
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