Vodka is different to other spirits, in that the perfect vodka would be flavourless. Primarily formed of water and ethanol, it is the traces of […]
Author: David Sangwell
Dry Martini
The quintessential classic cocktail, the Martini has spawned more variant cocktails than any other drink in history. It looks classy and the drink’s name has […]
Muddled Drinks
Muddled drinks release the flavours from ingredients that many other preparation styles would not be able to access. Freshly squeezed juice doesn’t get much fresher […]
Glassware
Bars are filled with a bewildering array of glasses, some of which are used for a single drink and others which serve multiple purposes. Here’s […]
Woo Woo
The Woo Woo is a modern classic of the cocktail world, easy drinking and fruity but not as sweet as you’d expect thanks to the […]
The most important ingredient in 90% of drinks – Ice
Ice is one of the most overlooked and important factors in how drinks taste. You can never have too much, though the public see it […]
Shaken Drinks
Drinks listed as “Shake with ice and strain” will form the bulk of drinks you will make, and while this is a simple procedure, there […]
Lemon & Lime Juice
Lemon & lime juices are another item that you’ll grab far more often than you probably expect. You can use either to keep the sweetness […]
Long Island Iced Tea
The Long Island Iced Tea (or LIIT for short) is one of the new classics that every bartender knows (or should…) there are many versions […]
Simple Syrup
Simple syrup is one of the most basic ingredients you will need when making cocktails. It’s great to have on hand even if your recipe […]