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Irish Coffee for Saint Patrick's DayIs this the Best Irish Coffee in the World?

In the pantheon of hot alcoholic drinks, few are as iconic as the Irish Coffee. I hate the word ‘iconic’, as it goes. But sometimes, it’s appropriate, and when it…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
The Watermelon Mint Margarita from HerraduraHerradura Watermelon Mint Margarita recipe

The Herradura Watermelon Mint Margarita is the final recipe we have for our Margarita Month coverage. Usually just one day, 22 February, we’ve extended the Margarita celebrations because… well to…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Want to make the Cazcabel Avocado Margarita? Check out our recipe hereCazcabel Avocado Margarita Recipe

Here’s how to make a Cazcabel Avocado Margarita. Yes, that’s right, we said avocado. The famous Tequila-based cocktail is celebrated the world over on Saturday with its own special day,…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Make the Patrón Perfect Pineapple MargaritaPatrón Perfect Pineapple Margarita recipe

Patrón Perfect Pineapple Margarita anyone? With Margarita Day coming up (22 February) we’re shaking up a storm. This recipe shows how simple it can be to transform the classic recipe,…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Master of Malt makes a Casamigos Spicy Cucumber Jalapeño MargaritaCasamigos Spicy Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita Recipe

Make a Casamigos Spicy Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita with us for Margarita Month. Margarita Day? More like Margarita Month! Master of Malt is shaking things up with a range of top-tier…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Glögg is like mulled wine ramped up a notchHow to make traditional Swedish Glögg this Christmas

In Scandinavia, they really know how to handle the cold. One sure-fire method to warm the cockles is a great warming fesitvely-spiced drink. We all know how restorative a good…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
This is an easy Christmas Cocktail for Festive Drinks Party InspirationEasy Christmas Cocktails for Festive Drinks Party Inspiration

Are you hosting a Christmas party? Do you need some ideas for what to serve your guests? Well, we’ve got a host of delicious and simple cocktails ready to make…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
How to make an Old Fashioned cocktail? Learn right hereWhisky Cocktails for Every Season: From Summer Refreshers to Winter Warmers

Let’s make some whisky cocktails. How about one for each season? From summer refreshers to winter warmers, below are two whisky cocktails for each season. Fresh and floral spring serves,…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
A bartender shows How to make an Old FashionedWhat is the Best Whiskey for an Old Fashioned?

There’s nothing quite like an Old Fashioned.  It’s the classic whisky cocktail. In fact, the classic cocktail full stop. Most recipes call for bourbon or rye as the base ingredient….

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
The World's Best bar is Handshake Speakeasy, Mexico CityThis is The World’s Best Bar: Handshake Speakeasy

The World’s 50 Best Bars 2024 has crowned a Mexican speakeasy as the best bar in the world.  Handshake Speakeasy, described as “the shining star of Mexico’s thriving constellation of…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Silverleaf's Texture is Everything menu highlight: Peanut | KinakoTexture is everything: lessons in cocktails and creativity at Silverleaf

Silverleaf, the East London cocktail bar at Pan Pacific London, has launched a new menu titled “Texture Is Everything”.  This intrigued me greatly because I don’t think we appreciate texture…

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The Gin RickeySummer gin cocktails – our favourites!

Summer is the perfect season to enjoy refreshing gin cocktails. So it seems like the neighbourly thing to do on our part to recommend some of our favourite cocktail recipes…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
A Whisky Mac Cocktail with a bottle of Stone's Original Green Ginger Wine and a bagWhisky Mac Cocktail Recipe

The Whisky Mac, short for Whisky Macdonald, is a cocktail that combines whisky and green ginger wine.  It’s a slightly obscure cocktail these days that doesn’t feature on many bar…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
A glass of mocktail Spritz with a bottle of Pallini LimonzeroTop 10 summer mocktails to try in 2024

This is a list of recipes for people who want to enjoy all the benefits of cocktail culture this summer but don’t want any alcohol. Stop searching the internet for…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
A bottle of Maker's Mark with a Mint Julep cocktailBest drinks for a barbecue this summer

There’s still some summer left for you to whip out the barbecue and get your grill on. For your ideal summer barbecue (or BBQ for our American friends), we’ve got…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
How to make the perfect MojitoHow to make the perfect Mojito

It’s Mojito Day on 11 July so we’re stirring and muddling one of Cuba’s most famous cocktails with a rum that mixes Jamaican with Martinique. It might not be the…

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