When one thinks of a whisky cocktail, odds are one thinks of an Old Fashioned or other drinks most commonly made with rye or bourbon. … Read More
The Rum Old Fashioned
We have just launched this delicious new cocktail kit in time for Christmas! The Rum Old Fashioned is fast becoming one of the most popular … Read More
Why James Bond is WRONG to shake his Martini!
A Classic Martini in its simplest form, calls for just two ingredients – gin and vermouth – garnished with either an olive or lemon twist. The origins of this popular cocktail are unclear, but it’s said to have morphed from the Martinez and today several drinks served in V-shaped glasses have adopted the name – but are they actually true Martinis? Many of these “modern” cocktails are shaken – for example the popular Espresso and Pornstar Martinis – and 007 certainly loves his Vesper shaken as well. What is the correct way to make a Martini and is it right or wrong to shake them up?
How to make your own sugar syrup
Sugar Syrup (or simple syrup, or “gomme”) is, as its name implies, very easy to make and an essential item for your home bar. You’ll … Read More
Old Fashioned Recipe – How to make an old fashioned
Known as one of the simplest cocktails to make, yet one of the hardest to perfect, we’ve made, tested and enjoyed countless old fashioned recipes … Read More
9 Insta-Worthy Cocktails for Christmas
– 4 days till Christmas! Wooop woop! We can’t wait to sip on these super wintery cocktails – perfect afternoon activity to forget about how … Read More
Recipe of the Week: How to Make a Winter Negroni
This week we have a very special Negroni for you… The cinnamon, orange and star anise make it taste like Christmas but we’d drink it all year … Read More
Recipe of The Week: Tangerine, Honey & Rosemary Old Fashioned
This is a easy and super tasty twist to a the classic old fashioned. Pungent, sweet and aromatic – perfect for a night in to … Read More
9 Things You Don’t Want to Miss at London Cocktail Week
London cocktail week has finally come and we have never been so ready to explore the best pop up cocktail bars in town. I wanted … Read More
Best cocktails to drink whilst watching the Olympics
With the Rio Olympic opening ceremony next Friday evening – we have launched our newest cocktail kit featured around Brazils National cocktail – The Caipirinha. … Read More
The Caipirinha kit – Everything you need to know for our August subscribers kit
Our August kits are in the making and soon to be sent on their way to subscribers. So now it’s time to tell you a little … Read More
The Story of Yaguara Cachaça
Hopefully by now you’ve read our post on Cachaça and know what its all about! In our August subscribers kit we are featuring the Caipirinha … Read More
Caipirinha history and recipe – How to make a Caipirinha cocktail
A little cup of summer is how I’d describe this delicious Brazilian drink. The Caipirinha, pronounced ‘Kai-Pur-reen-Yah’ and translates as ‘little countryside drink’, is made … Read More
The Mai Tai Kit – Everything you need to know for the July subscribers kit
Our July kits are about to be packed and sent on their way to subscribers, so now it’s time to tell you a little more … Read More
The Story of Pusser’s Rum
Rum and the sea are inseparable, and no rum is more akin to the sea and the sailor than Pusser’s Rum. The History of Navy Rum … Read More
Mai Tai Recipe and History – How to make a Mai Tai Cocktail
History Now deciding exactly who created the first Mai Tai really depends on whose story you believe, Victor “Trader Vic” Bergeron or Donn “Don the … Read More
Angostura Rum – Reserva
You have most likely come across Angostura and their range of aromatic bitters in your cocktail making but have you tried their rums? This July … Read More
10 Great Fathers Day Cocktails
Fathers Day is fast approaching and what more could your Dad want/need than a great tasting refreshing cocktail! Below are some ideas for what they … Read More
The Blood and Sand Kit – Everything you need to know for the June 2016 subscribers kit
Our June kits are in the making and will soon be on their way to subscribers, so now it’s time to tell you a little more … Read More
The Story of Solerno
Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur is made exclusively on the island of Sicily and brought to you by Master Distiller Lesley Gracie, also the creator of … Read More