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
The Story of the Espresso Martini
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
The Rum Old Fashioned
We have just launched this delicious new cocktail kit in time for Christmas! The Rum Old Fashioned is fast becoming one of the most popular … Read More
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
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 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
Cinco de Mayo
With Cinco de Mayo fast approaching, we’re ready and waiting to get chopping coriander and chiles and prepping our favourite salsas and guacamoles to serve with … 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
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 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
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
Cocchi Vermouths
History Cocchi (pronounced: Koh-kee) vermouth is produced in the historic Asti region outside of Torino, Italy. To celebrate its 120th anniversary, the House of Cocchi … Read More