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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......
Cocktails & Tools: A Classic Snowball
Dreaming of a white Christmas? For many of us, that dream has come true early this year with much of the country getting blanketed with snowfall over the past week or so. The snow itself can be great fun! But if you're anything like us you're indoors mixing up some...
Keeping things tidy & clean behind the scenes
Behind the glitz of every bar is the unglamorous activity of cleaning and maintenance. It might be boring but it's probably the most important thing allowing you to deliver high-quality service and drinks. Ultimately, bar maintenance affects your bottom line. Keeping...
The Christmas Rush Is Upon Us! Important Info For Our Trade Customers
Don't Miss A Beat This Christmas The Christmas rush has arrived, and we know this is the busiest time of year for most of our customers, so we wanted to take a moment to give you some information about the festive season. It's one of the most important times of year...
