Spanish Gin & Tonics I have always had a deep love for Spanish Gin & Tonics. Who can resist a big frosty glasses full of crisp gin and bitter-sweet tonic topped with botanicals and fruit? There is truly no better…
Is a Separate Ice Maker Worth It? Looking at the NewAir Portable Countertop Ice Maker
Today I’m doing something a little different around here. We’re going to talk about ice (not clear ice, there’s a website for that already). See, the thing is, we have a terrible ice maker at home. Seriously terrible. We bought…
The Cocktails of Life
10th October 2019 This post was written in collaboration with DigitalContentZone Cocktails are an integral part of any celebrations that revolve around the good things of life. Whether alcoholic or not, cocktails add a different kind of flavour to the…
V I N E Y A R D C R U S H F O R F A L L
It’s harvest season! Plump grapes are being turned from ruby red juice into liquid gold: wine! And in some cases, that juice is produced into silky brandy. This cocktail features fresh grapes muddled along side grape derived Cognac and succulent…
Weird and Wonderful Cocktails from London
With London Cocktail Week in full swing, the City is full of cocktail connoisseurs enjoying the finest new beverages crafted by the very best of the capital’s bartenders. At the same time, they can partake in cocktail masterclasses, chow down…
The Simplest Bottled Negroni Cocktail
Sometimes I feel like this site should be called: Stir and Strain… a site for one million Negroni cocktails. But here’s the thing! They’re so good! And they also bottle nicely since they’re all booze. So let me explain why…
The Montanya Files: Wonking Out with Karen Hoskin
The American craft rum scene is blessed with several high profile women at the helm of the company. Having started Montanya Distillers eleven years ago, Karen Hoskin is legitimately a pioneer among them. I recently sat down with her in…
WIRSPA Chairman Komal Samaroo: On the Record
NOTE: This interview originally appeared on the ACR-Rum web site. However, it’s of relevance to rum enthusiasts here on Cocktail Wonk, so it’s also shared here, with permission from WIRSPA. As Chairman of the Executive Board of the West Indies…
White Negroni
Over on Instagram I pushed Suze, the bitter, golden hued liqueur into the spotlight to see what everyone is using it in (chime in over there or comment below too!). For me, I have two go-to’s: Suze and soda, and…
UFC signs up Nemiroff and gets its first-ever official Vodka partner
17th September 2019 This post was written in collaboration with DigitalContentZone UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship), which is considered the biggest promoter in the MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) industry, recently signed its first ever partnership with a vodka brand when it…