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?
Bramble Cocktail Recipe – How to make a Bramble
Simple to make and well balanced in its sweet and sour tones the Bramble has become something of a modern classic now appearing on most … 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
The Essentials for International Tequila Day!
Happy International Tequila Day everyone! I have a love hate relationship with this spirit. I love it because it tastes delicious and I always have … Read More
7 Easy St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails You Need to Try
On Friday the 17th, the Irish in particular, commemorate St. Patrick and his quest to convince the Irish pagans to convert to Christianity. Why does everything turn … Read More
Recipe of the Week: Chambord & Grapefruit Manhattan
If the Manhattan had a feminine version this would be it. And, like women, it is much better than its masculine counterpart.
Recipe of the Week: Chocolate & Nutmeg White Russian
The most delicious variation on the classic White Russian you need to try if you are a chocolate and coffee lover.
The Most Horrible (Looking) Halloween Cocktails You Have To Try
Halloween is coming and, since you all are most likely going to dress up as sexy black cats and naked vampires, we want to give … 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
What is Cachaça
Cachaça (pronounced Ka-shah-sah) is a distilled spirit from Brazil. Those trying cachaça for the very first time will no doubt find it familiar: a cane-sugar-based spirit, … 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
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 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