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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...
New Year, New Frivolous Flavours! The Pleasure Revolution
It's been argued that we're on the cusp of huge upheaval in our ever-changing industry. With consumer tastes changing all the time, the onus is on you to captivate your clientele and delight their senses. Fortunately, barware from Beaumont is designed for the...
Dry January? Don’t Mock it ’till You’ve Tried it!
Now, we know some of you might think it a travesty that we're dedicating a blog to talking about mocktails. However, worldwide, low to no alcohol consumption is projected to increase by 34%. When this is added to the recorded decline in spending on alcohol by...
Bring on the New Year, Bring on the Bubbly!
Is there a better way to see in the new year than with Champagne? Actually, there might be… Champagne cocktails! Champagne cocktails need to be done just right, so as you prepare to celebrate in style, you'll first want to decide what type of Champagne you and your...
Christmas Garnishes! Some Fun, Festive Designs
The tree is up, the presents are wrapped, and the turkey is (hopefully) in the fridge, but there's one small detail you might have overlooked – cocktail garnishes! Not to worry, we've got you covered with some seasonal suggestions, both elegant and suitably silly......
