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Get started with our essential guides for beginners and creative recipes for absolute pros. You'll also discover more about the history of the cocktails you and your friends love to drink.
12 Cocktails for Beginners: Easy Recipes to Mix at Home
Welcome to the exciting (and tasty) guide to cocktails for beginners. This is a space that’s full of flavour, fun, and experimentation. If you’ve ever looked at a cocktail menu and felt a little overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Fortunately, we’re here to tell you that you don’t need a fancy bar setup, a vast liquor […]
15 Easy Summer Cocktails That Look Super Fancy
If effortless entertaining is your thing, this handy list of easy summer cocktails will be right up your alley. After all, summery occasions should be fun for the host as well! Choose one or two of these easy summer cocktails to make at home to level up the drinks line-up at your next get-together and […]
Spanish Cocktails and Drinks: What Spain Really Sips
Spain knows a thing or two about raising a vaso. But there’s more to its drinking culture than the famous Spanish cocktails you’ll find on vacation menus. Some traditions have been passed down through generations, others have taken on a life of their own, and a few might surprise you. From familiar favourites to lesser-known […]
Hugo Spritz Variations: From the Gin Hugo to the Virgin Serve
Who knew elderflower had such a social life? Born in 2005 in South Tyrol, where Italian aperitivo culture meets the German-speaking Alpine world, the Hugo has travelled well beyond its mountain roots, picking up admirers and a few new ingredients along the way. But the classic is just the beginning. From gin-spiked versions to blushing […]
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Spanish Cocktails and Drinks: What Spain Really Sips
Spain knows a thing or two about raising a vaso. But there’s more to its drinking culture than the famous Spanish cocktails you’ll find on vacation menus. Some traditions have been passed down through generations, others have taken on a life of their own, and a few might surprise you. From familiar favourites to lesser-known […]
Hugo Spritz Variations: From the Gin Hugo to the Virgin Serve
Who knew elderflower had such a social life? Born in 2005 in South Tyrol, where Italian aperitivo culture meets the German-speaking Alpine world, the Hugo has travelled well beyond its mountain roots, picking up admirers and a few new ingredients along the way. But the classic is just the beginning. From gin-spiked versions to blushing […]
Inside The World of Cognac with Tristram Fini: Culture, History and What's Next
The first time Tristram “Tris” Fini encountered Cognac, he was 18 years old and working behind a bar in Perth, Western Australia. “It came from France, and it was a brandy. That’s basically all we knew,” he recalls. First impression? “A little bit fiery.” Twenty years later, the conversation looks very different. Today, Tris is […]
Home Bar Essentials: The Accessories, Bottles and Tools You Really Need
A home bar can start with six bottles and a shaker. It can also end with you wondering why you own three kinds of bitters and a glass designed for exactly one cocktail. Somewhere between the two lies the sweet spot. These home bar essentials cover what you’ll actually reach for: versatile bottles, useful tools, […]
How to Drink Tequila: Sipping, Serving and the Best Mixers
Tequila has long had a funny way of dividing opinion. Mention in the 2000s that tequila was your favourite spirit and, sooner or later, someone would tell you – with all the confidence of someone stating an unquestionable fact – that it wasn’t in the same league as the other spirits behind the bar. That […]
The Best White Cocktails for Elegant Sipping and Creamy Indulgence
Everyone knows a golden summer tan looks even better against crisp white. So why stop at your outfit? A white cocktail might just be the chicest accessory you’ll be carrying this season. From creamy classics to frothy sours and elegant coconut serves, these pale drinks prove that white is anything but boring. What makes a […]
Frozen Tequila Drinks: Best Margaritas, Palomas and Slush Cocktails
We’ve all been there. The sun’s blazing, the queue at the bar somehow gets longer by the minute, and when it’s finally your turn, you’re faced with a choice: stick with your go-to cocktail or cool off with something frozen. If tequila is your spirit of choice, you don’t really have to choose. From icy […]
How to Drink Rum: Styles, Serving Tips and Easy Ways to Start
As you probably know, pirates may have given rum its most famous reputation, but you don’t need a parrot on your shoulder to appreciate it. Rum has long outgrown the stereotypes, earning its place as one of the most versatile and enjoyable spirits behind the bar. Some people like their drinks long and refreshing, others […]
Best Premixed Cocktails: Everything You Need to Know
Premixed cocktails have made hosting easier without making it feel lazy. Whether you’re putting together aperitivo hour, planning a low-key party, or just stocking the fridge for the weekend, there’s a format that fits — and the range has grown significantly. This guide covers the main styles, the classic drink formats that translate best, and […]
Brazilian Cocktails: Best Cachaça Drinks, Batidas and More
We love its music. We love its colourful cities and breathtaking landscapes. We love its world-famous Carnival. So naturally, we love Brazil’s cocktail culture, too. Brazil knows how to throw a party and celebrate life with gusto, and if you want to bring a little of that energy home, put some bossa nova on the […]
How to Rim a Cocktail Glass: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide
A well‑rimmed glass does more than look pretty; it changes every sip. By breaking down when to rim, which ingredients to use, and how to keep the finish neat and balanced, readers can move from “good enough” garnishes to rims that genuinely elevate each cocktail. What you need to rim a cocktail glass Before you start, set […]
Types of Orange Liqueur: Styles and Differences
Orange liqueur sounds like one simple bottle. Sweet, citrusy, easy enough, right? Not quite. The main types of orange liqueur can vary in alcohol content, sweetness, dryness, citrus intensity, colour, base spirit, and how they behave once they land in your shaker. That’s why orange liqueur types like triple sec, Cointreau, Curaçao, and Grand Marnier often get treated as if they […]
