Shake it like a polaroid picture… kind of.

Shake it like a polaroid picture… kind of.

We know that there are often two types of “shaking” that involve cocktails, the one that happens before the drink is served, and the one that occurs a little later out on the dance floor. But we’re going to talk about the shaking that happens behind the bar!...
Stirring A Cocktail, Our Top Tips

Stirring A Cocktail, Our Top Tips

In last week’s blog, we settled the debate sparked by James Bond about whether to shake or stir a Martini. But it got us thinking – choosing the right option is just the beginning – and shaking and stirring are not actually that simple! Think you know how to use a...

Shaken or Stirred? Don’t Be Like 007

Famously, James Bond wanted his Martini “shaken not stirred”. A fact most people don’t know is that this line was the opposite of what was written in the books and used in the films because they thought it sounded better! But why is this request so controversial? To...
The Secret Sophistication of Spoons!

The Secret Sophistication of Spoons!

It might surprise you to hear that the (not so humble) cocktail spoon isn’t just for show! Its long body and hypnotic twirls actually serve an essential purpose in making delicious drinks! Much more sophisticated than their distant cousins the dessert spoon and the...

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