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Smoke and Mirrors
Smoke is much more than a trend; it's an advanced ingredient and a powerful piece of aromatic theatre. Moving beyond the novelty, mastering the art of the smoked cocktail means treating that ephemeral cloud as a crucial component of flavour. Smoke offers an...
The Foam Factor: Whipping up the Perfect Cocktail Texture
A velvety, stable foam is the signature of a masterfully crafted sour. It's the crown on your creation – adding texture, aroma, and visual appeal. Achieving this ideal is a matter of chemistry. Perfecting this magical foam is essential for top-tier sours and fizzes....
Autumnal Garnishes to Elevate your Cocktails
As the days shorten and a crispness fills the air, the bar scene undergoes a subtle but significant transformation. Out go the vibrant colours of summer berries and tropical fruits, and in come the rich, spiced, and earthy tones of autumn. This shift is an opportunity...
Candy Floss Cocktails
Step right up! In the world of cocktails, sometimes you want sophisticated and nuanced, and other times you want pure, unadulterated fun. Enter the candy floss cocktail. More than a sweet treat, this playful trend is about infusing a sense of childlike wonder, vibrant...
Brewing Up Brilliance: Coffee & Tea Cocktails
As the air grows crisper and the days shorten, our palates naturally gravitate towards richer, more comforting flavours. It's the perfect time to explore a trend that brings warmth and sophistication to your menu: cocktails built with coffee and tea. These aren't just...
Whisky in the Summer?
For too long, whisky has been typecast as a cold-weather companion. A roaring fire, a leather armchair, a heavy tumbler – it's a classic image, but it tells only half the story. As we enjoy the final weeks of summer, we're here to declare that whisky is a superb...
Tequila and Mezcal’s Moment
The reputation of tequila and mezcal has changed. Once confined to the shot glass or a simple mix, these agave spirits have ascended to a new level of sophistication. They offer a thrilling combination of earthy, smoky, and vibrant flavours perfect for crafting...
Vodka’s Second Act
Vodka, with its clean and neutral profile, is a bartender's dream – a blank canvas perfectly suited for sophisticated, thoughtful cocktails. It's time to move beyond the simple mixer and explore vodka's potential for drinks that are complex, refreshing, and...
Sour Power: The Essential Formula
Some cocktails are trends, but the sour is a timeless foundation. It’s an essential building block in a bartender's repertoire, a simple yet elegant formula that underpins countless classics. As we enjoy the height of summer, there’s no better time to perfect this...
The Cocktail’s Secret Weapon
In the intricate world of cocktails, some of the most powerful ingredients come in the smallest bottles. We're talking about bitters – those highly concentrated, intensely flavoured elixirs that can transform a good drink into a masterpiece with just a few drops....