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 Paloma Recipe and History – How to make a Paloma cocktail
The Paloma is the signature drink in our May 2016 subscriber’s kit featuring Casa Herradura Tequilas. Your kit will be able to make 5-6 Tequila cocktails, from a … Read More
5 things you’ll desperately want to buy for your home bar
Ice in all varieties They may all be frozen water, but ice cubes were not created to be equal. Big cubes and spheres are best … Read More
TASTE supports UK Coffee Week
This week (11th-17th April) we are celebrating UK Coffee Week. You may well notice some of your local Starbucks, Costa or other coffee shops taking … Read More
5 awesome cocktails to be drinking in London right now
London is the cocktail capital and so there’s no better place to explore some of the best cocktails in the world. But it can be … Read More
TASTE of the town – March 2016
This March we were lucky enough to get out of TASTE towers, visit some great bars, and drink some great drinks. Here’s a run-down of what we … Read More
Suze – What is it?
This a famed French aperitif was created in 1889 by Fernand Moureaux, who had the idea of distilling gentian roots while trying to create an original aperitif … Read More
The Negroni Kit – Everything you need to know for our April 2016 subscribers kit
Our April kits are packed and on their way to subscribers, so now it’s time to tell you a little more about what’s in store … Read More
Easter cocktails
Whether you’re planning an Easter brunch, late lunch, or early dinner, one thing’s for sure: you must celebrate with cocktails that are just as festive … 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
Why you should consider making cocktails with Scotch Whisky
When one thinks of a whisky cocktail, odds are one thinks of an Old Fashioned or other drinks most commonly made with rye or bourbon. … Read More
6 St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails
March is full of festivities but one for the cocktail calendar is 17th March – St. Patricks Day! The celebration of St. Patricks Day (Paddy’s … 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
Where does the word cocktail actually come from?
Mixing spirits and liqueurs with other ingredients to create a flavourful drink has probably been done since the beginning of time (or at least since the … Read More
The Rum Swizzle Kit – Everything you need to know for our February 2016 Subscribers kit
Our February kits are on their way to subscribers, so now it’s time to tell you a little more about what’s in this month’s kit, … 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