Sweeteners For Cocktails – In The Recipe Not every ingredient in a cocktail is alcoholic. A sweetener agent helps to balance out the tartness of many ingredients. A basic sweetener such as simple syrup is a must ingredient in any…
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Distilled Essences
Flavoured-Vodkas Excerpt from the fabulous little book ‘Shaken NOT Stirred’ by Anistatia R Miller & Jared M. Brown. Russia was a cold, austere place when Peter 1 became its monarch in 1682. From the day he first took the throne,…
Fun Halloween Cocktail Garnishes
Fun Halloween Cocktail Garnishes Get ready for your Halloween party with these cool ideas for serving and decorating your boo-tiful cocktails. A spooky, bright and colourful garnish will add pizzazz to your cocktail. Halloween garnishes are so much fun to…
Absolut Hibiskus Floral Vodka
Absolut was established in 1879 and it is produced near Ahus in southern Sweden. Absolut is credited to have been the first to offer a flavoured vodka and has currently 20 core flavours. It is owned by the French group…
Pimm’s No. 1
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Cold Facts About Ice
The Cold Facts About Ice In Cocktail Preparation Many cocktails have to be properly chilled. Ice, of course, plays a very important role here. Whether it is shaken with the ingredients and then strained away, or simply added to the…
Grand Centenario Rosangel Tequila
Grand Centenario Rosangel Tequila Gran Centenario is Mexico’s most award winning ultra-premium tequila producer. Named in 1895 to commemorate the turn of the new century, Gran Centenario has remained family owned and continues to be hand crafted in small batches…