The Last Word Cocktail is one of the most current, and ironically classic cocktails on the market right now. Following the current trend of resurrecting pre-prohibition drinks, The Last Word Cocktail is one of those drinks that would have been … Continued
Just before my wedding at the beginning of April I entered my first real mixology competition (the online round). With a brief to create two drinks, one signature serve and one more technical recipe the competition was for the brands … Continued
Mixology competitions are a great way to build your profile in the bar industry and after many years of bartending I’ve entered my first! Find out more on this week’s BartenderHQ show! Entering Mixology Competitions So why are mixology competitions … Continued
There are many ways to apply for bartending jobs, but if you’re looking to work in another country or even a new city, you probably won’t be applying in person, at least initially. Over the past few years it … Continued
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The American Bar at the Savoy Hotel, London, holds a place as one of the most influential locations in the history of the cocktail making. Published in 1930, The Savoy Cocktail Book features not only an extensive record of cocktails … Continued
Bacardi Legacy has always been one of the most prestigious cocktail competitions in the world and its getting bigger every single year. For the first time Bacardi Legacy is coming to the Philippines and Richie Cruz is hoping that his … Continued
The Boulevardier Cocktail is a variation on the classic Negroni, but substituting the Gin for Bourbon or Rye Whiskey. Boulevardier Cocktail Ingredients 1 oz Campari 1 oz Sweet vermouth 1.25 oz Bourbon or Rye Whiskey Stirred in the service glass … Continued
The Velvet Hammer is one of the drinks immortalised in Tom Cruise’s bar top poem in Cocktail, and while its not the best known drink in the world, its chocolate orange flavour is easy to sell and delicious! Glassware: Chilled … Continued
Monday February 1st saw the first ever Central Flair Series event with 8 bartenders battling it out for the title. First up, Dave Tsouvallaris from TGI Friday’s Sutton Coldfield and FlairIncorporated.com performing on the Flair Incorporated bar. The Central Flair Series … Continued
When Avengers: Age of Ultron was released we did a few cocktails for that and people seemed to like them, even Geek & Sundry shared our Black Widow cocktail (if you’re not a geek, just trust me, they’re a big … Continued