The Pimm’s No 1 is a British gin-based liquor made with fruit juices, spices, herbs, and quinine. This drink was created by James Pimm, a restaurateur in the city of London during the 1880s. Mr. Pimm devised a gin sling…
History of the Fitzgerald
First recorded in 2002, it seems quite strange to call this a classic cocktail. Indeed, its history is not nearly as innocuous as some other drinks and it is fairly young in the cocktail world. However, it has earned its…
The Soda Fountain Drink Family Tree
The Soda Fountain Drink Family Tree Smoothies, milkshakes, floats, slushies, and frozen drinks are all delicious summer drinks. Quick, easy to make, and bursting with flavours, it is no surprise that these concoctions are back in popularity in bars and…
Cocktails for Mums Who Have Been Homeschooling
Now the kids are back to school, it is time for the Mums to relax! Celebrate your return to some kind of normality with one of these delicious cocktails! This sweet, fruity concoction has been made just for mums, with…
The 5 Upsides Of 2020’s Lockdown
2020. We are not sure quite what has happened to you, but the Kir Royale infused New Year’s Eve celebrations with the well-intended ‘new year, new me’ and New Year resolutions have probably all but disappeared from our lives! Whether…
Bloom – Premium London Dry Gin
The popularity of gin shows no sign of abating and continues to be hot in 2020. Among the world’s favourite spirits, gin is unique for its aromatic botanical aromas and flavours. GIN HISTORY Gin was originally produced in Holland for…
Exciting News in Minimalist Tiki Land!
Mrs. Wonk and I are overwhelmed by the response to our book, Minimalist Tiki, which we released a year ago. We’ve got some exciting news to share on that front! TL;DR — We’re bringing thirty new modern recipes to light,…
Amaro Nonino Quintessentia
Amaro Nonino Quintessentia Amaro Nonino Quintessentia is a grappa-based Amaro (bitters) infused with mountain herbs. It is aged five years in Nevers, Limousin, and ex-sherry barriques, which are relatively small barrels, before bottling. The base ingredient here is a grappa…
New Insights Into Wray & Nephew 17
Over on the Facebook Rum History forum, I shared some recent discoveries about perhaps the most sought-after rum in the world: Wray & Nephew 17, made famous for its use in the 1944 Mai Tai. For all the obsession collectors…
The Travelling Cocktail Drinker: The Best Bars in Auckland
The list of restrictions due to the global pandemic keeps getting shorter and we can now visit certain countries on holiday. New Zealand has always been at the forefront of fighting Covid-19, with the prime minister being praised for her…