The Espresso Martini is a sumptuous mix of vodka, coffee liqueur and espresso. Who would have thought vodka and espresso go so well together? It’s … 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?
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 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
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
The Roberto Roy Recipe
The Roberto Roy is a twist on the classic Rob Roy and will be featuring in our June 2016 subscribers kit so here’s a little … Read More
The Story of Wolfburn Scotch
In 2011 the founders of Wolfburn Single Malt Whisky travelled to Thurso in Caithness, in search of the old Wolfburn distillery. All that remained was … Read More
Blood and Sand Recipe and History – How to make a Blood and Sand Cocktail
Undoubtedly the best known scotch whisky cocktail there is. The actual recipe first appeared in Harry Craddock’s 1930 The Savoy cocktail book. However there is … Read More
[Infographic] The UK’s Favourite Cocktails – World Cocktail Day
It’s World Cocktail Day on Friday 13th May! Apart from giving you even more of an excuse to go out for cocktails this Friday, it’s … Read More
Casa Herradura
This May we are bringing you Casa Herradura Tequila in our new kit to help celebrate Cinco de Mayo and make yourself some refreshing cocktails … Read More
How to make a Estilo Viejo/ Tequila Old Fashioned
One of the great things about classic cocktails such as the Old Fashioned, is that they constantly inspire modern variations. The Estilo Viejo is based on … Read More
The Story of Portobello Road Gin
We are fast approaching April which means a matter of all things good…most importantly, a new cocktail kit from us and the start of Spring! … Read More
The Negroni Recipe and History – How to make a Negroni
The Negroni is the signature drink in our April 2016 subscriber’s kit featuring Portobello road Gin. Your kit will be able to make 5-6 Negroni cocktails, from a … Read More
Aalborg Akvavit
Featuring in our March subscribers kit; Danish Aalborg Taffel Akvavit. The Danes have given it the nickname ‘Red Aalborg’ and it has been probably the most … Read More
Linie Aquavit
What is it? Linie Aquavit is a Norwegian potato based aquavit where Caraway and Aniseed are at the forefront of flavour. Linie has a fantastic and … Read More
Aquavit – What is it?
When you’re looking for a celebratory drink, aquavit might not be the first alcoholic beverage that comes to mind, but it’s certainly popular if you’re … Read More
The Rum Swizzle Recipe and History – How to make a Rum Swizzle
No, it’s not a dance. But it just might spark some interesting moves! A Rum Swizzle is a rum based drink that pre dates the … Read More