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Welcome to the 'Level Up' page – your ultimate destination for mastering the art of cocktail making.
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 Snowball Cocktail
Every year we have dreams of a white Christmas, but unfortunately, it doesn’t always work that way. Depending on where you are in the world, you might get rain, wind, maybe scorching hot sunshine, but... read more
The History of the Pornstar Martini
In 2018, the Pornstar Martini was named as the UK’s favourite cocktail, cementing itsplace on cocktail lists around the country. It may not be the most refineddrink, and its name is certainly more ton... read more
The History of Cocktails
Our blogs posts regularly focus on the history of some of our most-loved classic cocktails, but the time has come to investigate when this beverage phenomenon originated. If you have ever wondered how... read more
History of the Prairie Oyster
A classic cocktail that promises to cure even the most terrible of hangovers, the Prairie Oyster is not as popular as it once was. An alternative to the more widely known Bloody Mary, this recipe even... read more
The World’s Best Rooftop Bars
One of the best things about the summer is the long, lazy days where the sun shines lateuntil the evening and cocktails taste that little bit better in the warmerweather. A rooftop bar can make that e... read more
Cocktails to Make Use of Your Harvest
August is the month when farmers get to work harvesting the crops that they have solovingly tended to over the year. There is an abundance of seasonal fruit andvegetables at farm shops, farmers market... 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
The History of the Dark 'N' Stormy Cocktail
The Dark ‘N' Stormy cocktail is a delicious blend of dark rum and ginger beer that is simple to create and delicious to enjoy on a hot summers day. While the modern variant is made using any variety o... read more
The History of the Grasshopper Cocktail
Have you ever come across a cocktail as bright and glowing as the green, green Grasshopper? Made up of creme de cacao, creme de menthe, and good, old fashioned cream, this is a frothy, delightful blen... read more
Bringing Sustainability to the Cocktail Industry
Sustainability is a bit of a buzz word right now. It has infiltrated its way into almost every industry as businesses try to continue to make money while placing less pressure on the planet. Doing our... read more
The History of Champagne
It is the drink that is saved for celebrations and extravagant events, used to impress others and create an air of wealth. So, what exactly is champagne and where did this luxurious drink come from?Th... read more
The Travelling Cocktail Drinker: The Best Bars in Lucerne
It’s February, the month of love, so it is only right that The Travelling CocktailDrinker visits one of the most romantic destinations in the world. Paris andVenice were too obvious, so, this month, t... read more
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