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Perfect Pairings: Bar Food in Style with Beaumont
The greatest love story of all time is probably the one about alcoholic drinks and food, right? Martinis and marinated olives, merlot and steak, beer and pizza, the combinations are endless! Bread Basket If you serve food, it’s great to have a thoughtful and...
Don’t Strain Yourself! Selecting the Right Strainer for You
Beaumont has an unrivalled selection of high-quality strainers. But with 17 variations, it can get a bit confusing! We can’t cover all of them at once, so this week we’ll walk you through some of the most common ones and help you understand which one to use and when!...
Espresso Martini Day: Tips for The Tastiest, Frothiest Espresso Martini
The Espresso Martini deserves its own day, doesn’t it? Well, fortunately, some visionary dedicated March 15th to celebrate it! Well, in advance of the big day, we're honouring one of the most popular drinks in the world, by running through some tips and tricks that...
What’s your shaker? Three of the best from Beaumont
At its best, bartending is a mixture of style and practicality. Whether you’re an amateur or professional, you’re going to have your own needs and personality which will influence the tools you use and the way you work. One essential piece of equipment is the shaker....
The Mexican Elbow: Get More From Your Squeeze
Despite what it sounds like, the Mexican Elbow isn’t a wrestling move! But if you’re a budding wrestler, there’s still a chance to claim this as your signature finishing move. We're not quite sure why it’s called what it is, perhaps the elbow part is easier to...
Try Something Different: The Art of Japanese Bartending
Japanese bartending is fascinating. This mythologised art really is a spectacle. Whilst it requires patience and calmness, things which often go against the flair and extravagance of much European bartending, it’s accessible to all of us and might be something you...
Get Jigger-y With It: The Banded Jigger
Some say that jiggers get their name from the word “thingamajig”, a word that references something you just don’t know the word for. Others, however, think that it’s a shortened version of “jiggermast” which refers to the smallest mast on the sailboat and what sailors...
How Do You Shake It? The Different Styles of Shaking A Cocktail…
On this blog, we’ve previously spoken about the art of cocktail shaking. It’s a surprisingly subtle and versatile art! Shaking gives bartenders the opportunity to stamp their personality on the theatre of cocktail making. So, here are some different methods that...
Climate Conscious Cocktails: Creative tips for environmentally friendly fun!
The 2023 Bacardi Cocktail Trends Report found that high-end bartenders are increasingly concerned with reducing waste and sourcing sustainable ingredients. Whilst this might not sound like the most exciting industry trend, it actually provides a great opportunity for...
2023: The Year of Sophistication?
According to the Bacardi Cocktail Trends Report, 2023 is due to be the year of “Sophisticated Sips”. This doesn’t mean that you’re going to have to put mini top hats on your garnishes! But you might want to add a few upmarket treasures to your shelves… This year, the...
