The Gimlet is an exceptionally simple and elegant drink, but tiny adjustments are able to modify the flavour of the drink hugely. Glassware: Cocktail Glass (straight up) or Rocks Glass (over ice). Method: Shake with ice and strain. Ingredients: 2oz (60ml) Gin ½oz (15ml) Lime…
When creating a cocktail menu for a bar or event with a specific theme, there are many approaches. With every bar looking for a marketing angle to attract more customers away from their competitors, especially on event weekends and holidays, a great way is…
This Tiki classic bucks the trend by not being too sweet or brightly coloured, but rather a great and balanced drink that is perfect for summer days by the pool. Legend has it that the drink was created at Trader Vic’s in Oakland California…
Cocktail shakers come in a huge variety of shapes and sizes each with their advantages and downsides. Below is a (incomplete) guide to some of the more popular ones and why you’d want them. We’ll split them into a couple of main groups, Boston…
How to build your confidence (and your manager’s) in flair. Flair bartending is one of those things that a lot of bartenders would love to do, or find fascinating, yet they’re often stuck thinking either “I could never do that” or “My manager would…
Are door staff getting too big for their boots? A night you’ll never forget vs a night you can’t remember. Dance floor vs toilet floor. We’ve all seen the promotions for a safe night out with moderation in drinking. Although the promotion is aimed…
