This week we’re re-visiting a recipe for the first time on #MasterofCocktails – The Martinez. The reason we’re doing this is that the first recipe published way back in October…
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Author: Ben Ellefsen
Ben Ellefsen is a co-founder of Master of Malt, Atom Brands and Maverick Drinks, with a brain full of cocktail recipes, Alan Partridge quotes, and ideas for new and delicious spirits and flavours for your enjoyment. Since 2014 he has been both a Keeper of the Quaich (an honour that recognises outstanding commitment to Scotch whisky) and a Warden Rectifier within the Gin Guild.
This week we’re making a nice potent, wintry drink for #MasterofCocktails to accompany all the unseasonably warm weather we’ve been enjoying. D’oh! Don’t worry about that though, we’re making a…
This week’s #MasterofCocktails is an absolute doosie. We’re making a Mai Tai. Probably one of the most abused and under-appreciated drinks in the world. Now, if you’ve ever ordered one…
Well. This is sort of a big deal, isn’t it? I can probably count on the fingers of one hand the number of whiskies ever released that are over 60…
It’s #MasterofCocktails time again folks! This week we’re putting together a supremely refreshing drink – one which you absolutely must try if you haven’t already. A long drink made with…
Another week’s been and gone, which means it must be time for another #MasterofCocktails! This week we’re making a Penicillin cocktail, created at Milk and Honey NYC by Sam Ross….
Right then chaps – we’re going to be making something that’s very much en-vogue at the moment for this week’s #MasterofCocktails: an Aviation. Essentially, this cocktail is just a gin-sour…
For this week’s #MasterofCocktails we’re having a go at a modern classic. An Espresso Martini. Now before we begin, we’re going to start by getting a few silly preconceptions out…
Another classic long drink for this week’s #MasterofCocktails – this time around we’re making a Singapore Sling to tie in with Chinese New Year. Definitely not a massive coincidence levered…
For this week’s #MasterofCocktails, we’re making a Highball. Incredibly refreshing, and probably in my all-time top three aperitifs. Well, top 5 anyway… (Martini, Negroni, Campari-Soda…) Yep. Top 5. Now, whilst…
Alternate Title: “If it’s not perfect, what’s the fucking point?” My name is Ben. I like it when things are done properly*. This post, therefore, has been quite a while…
Well that was quite a Christmas. In fact it’s been so busy that 4 new releases have passed us by with nary a mention. Changing that, now I am here…
As promised, we made another low(ish) alcohol drink this week for #MasterofCocktails that’s fantastic in its own right. This one’s called The Adonis and it’s a real flavour-packed treat! It’s…
An unbelievably simple recipe today, but genuinely one of my all-time favourites. That’s right – today we’re making an Amaretto Sour. Now before we get started, there are, of course,…
Happy New Year! Time for this week’s #MasterofCocktails. No #Dryathlon for us, thank you very much. If though, like us, you’ve had an entire Christmas of rich stuff and beery…
We hope you were all able to enjoy a little time with the family, some nice pressies and plenty of bread sauce over Christmas, now it’s time to look towards…
By heck! It’s nearly Christmas – better make some Margaritas! Yep, something like that… So, I’m sure you’ll all be familiar with this classic tequila cocktail, but it’s one that’s…
This week’s #MasterofCocktails recipe is an absolutely stunning, christmassy twist on one of the true classics. The Vieux Carré dates back to the 1930s, but as we’re creeping ever closer…
Here we are, in the second week of advent already! It must be time for the first, but definitely not the last, #MasterofCocktails Christmassy drink of December, this one being…
Sunday was the first day of advent, and as literally thousands of giddy adults cracked open the first window of their Drinks by the Dram Advent Calendars I wanted to…