Dinner Party
Hosting a dinner party is one of life’s singular joys – bringing together friends and family around a table filled with delicious food and great drinks is always a treat. So, to help you set the scene for tasty celebrations, we’ve rounded up a selection of cocktails that are just perfect for a dinner party.
From the zesty and always classic Sidecar, to the flirty Hanky Panky, flawless French Connection and fragrant Espresso Martini, there’s a drink to clink on every occasion. Here’s your sign to expand your cocktail range and shake up a few drinks that impress at your next dinner party.
Spanish Cocktails: Famous Drinks to Sip Like You're in Spain
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 favorites to lesser-known […]
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: How to Stock and Set Up Your Bar Like a Pro
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, […]
World Cup Cocktails: Best Drinks, Food Pairings and Watch Party Ideas
You and your crew have waited four long years to share the joy, drama and heartbreak of the World Cup once again. And with a few matches still to go before the final on 19 July, there’s still plenty left to play for. The challenge? When the whistle goes, nobody wants to be stuck playing […]
Types of Orange Liqueur: Triple Sec, Cointreau, Grand Marnier and More
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, color, 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 all […]
The Best Gin for Gin and Tonic: Tips, Flavors & Pairings
Why the gin and tonic is a classic A clean, refreshing balance that feels right at almost any moment, whether it’s the first drink that kicks off your evening or something chilled and easy on a summer terrace. That’s what earned the gin and tonic its place as an institution among long drinks. And yet, would you believe that one of today’s most […]
Gifts for Rum Lovers: The Best Ideas for Every Taste and Budget
A well-chosen rum doesn’t need much help. It can be poured neat when you want to keep things simple, built into an easy highball right in the glass, or shaken into something a little more expressive. One bottle, multiple ways to serve: what changes is the experience, not the spirit. If you’re unsure where to […]
How to Use a Bourbon Flavor Wheel (And What It Tells You About Taste)
Before we get to the bourbon flavor wheel, let’s talk about the magic of bourbon. Picture endless rows of oak barrels breathing in Kentucky air and exhaling vanilla-scented gold. Fresh barrels rumble across the rickhouse floor, their staves still warm from their fiery char. There’s smoke in the air, sweetness in the mash, and time does its work in […]
Mexican Dessert Cocktails: Sweet Sips with a Delicious Twist
Mexican dessert cocktails bring together everything people love about Mexican sweets. Think bold chocolate, warm spice, silky caramel, deep coffee, and bright tropical notes. These flavors play beautifully with tequila, giving these tempting drinks a fun, indulgent personality that’s perfect for slow nights in or relaxed after-dinner moments. The natural hints of vanilla, fruit, and gentle spice in tequila make it a surprisingly versatile […]
Black Sesame Cocktails: Nutty, Toasty & Totally Trending
Black sesame cocktails use toasted black sesame seeds for their rich, nutty, and slightly earthy flavor. The seeds can be blended into syrups, pastes, or infused spirits to create modern drinks like Black Sesame Martinis, Old Fashioned variations, and espresso cocktails that balance sweetness with deep roasted complexity. This rising star flavor, with its rich, […]
Sarti Rosa Cocktails: Your Guide to the Vibrant Pink Aperitivo
If your social feed has suddenly turned a lot pinker, there’s a good chance Sarti Rosa is involved. The Italian aperitif has become one of Europe’s breakout spritz stars, leaving plenty of U.S. cocktail fans wondering where they could get their hands on a bottle. If you’ve been dying to try it but kept coming […]
Argentinian Cocktails: Classic Serves from South America
Argentinian cocktails feature wine, citrus, herbs, and refreshing flavors influenced by the country’s aperitif culture. Popular serves include Clericó, herbal highballs, wine spritzes, and modern yerba mate cocktails. This gorgeous mashup of Argentinian ingredients together with strong Italian and Spanish influences has made Buenos Aires home to one of the most vibrant aperitivo cultures outside […]