Mead is one of those drinks that we associate with Vikings, medieval knights, and damsels. But, thanks to the UK raising craft cocktail culture, mead is becoming popular beyond medieval and Renaissance fairs and reenactment societies. The 1st of August, in the UK, and the 7th of August, in the US, is Mead Day, which…
Throwing a party is always a good idea but organizing it can be hard work. If you organize a party at your house or a family event with a small number of attendees, you can probably do it yourself, with a bit of help from your guests. However, if you are put in charge of…
Mixology has often been described as an “art” and a “craft”, but we think that the concept of “trade” captures better all the nuances implied by this profession. The taste for mixed drinks goes back to the dawns of history. The Ancient Greeks and Romans always diluted their wine with water, with undiluted wine being…
The wedding bar is an indispensable feature of any wedding reception. It’s the fuel that keeps the party going and it reflects the couple’s tastes and personalities. People gather around a well-stocked bar and are curious to try new drinks that reflect the theme of the wedding or tell a story from the life of…
A study from the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has shown that sales of rum have spiked in the UK during the pandemic. However, this is just the latest increase in popularity in the history of a drink that has always been one of the nation’s favourites. But what is rum and how did…
Did you ever order a cocktail just because its name made you smile or because your favourite character in a book or a movie was drinking it? You are not alone! Many of us try new cocktails just because we are intrigued by their quirky names. From its birth in the 1800s, the history of…
We all know and love cocktails such as Martini, Manhattan, G&T, Pimm’s Cup, Sex on the Beach, Bellini, or Mimosa. We are familiar with them because they have their roots in Europe and North America and have become mainstream because they taste good, but also because they are a staple of Western popular culture. This…
Do you have a birthday coming up? Or are you planning to throw a birthday party for friends or family, and are looking for fun themes and ideas? Look no further. Get a mobile bar hire for your birthday party and you will have an epic celebration. Why? Because hiring a mobile cocktail bar is…
Summer is upon us and with it comes the urge to enjoy the outdoors and to dine alfresco. Although the easing of restrictions is an incentive to get indoors, nothing compares to the pleasures of having a picnic lunch on a sunny day. As magazines and television programmes bombard us with various suggestions for the…
Summer is upon us and lockdown restrictions are slowly easing in the UK. Those are two very good reasons to throw the ultimate end of lockdown party and get a mobile cocktail bar hire, go down the pub and order yourself one of your old favourites or fix yourself a cocktail at home. Either way,…
It’s that time of the year once again when families around the country begin drawing up plans for their Christmas get-togethers. But we’re living in strange times and the year’s biggest party season will have to be different this time around. Planning for Christmas in 2020 requires paying extra attention to everyone’s health and safety….
Long days, light evening breezes and drinks in your garden — these are just a few of the things that make outdoor parties so much fun during the summer. But just because temperatures have dropped and the days have gotten shorter, doesn’t mean you should stop having fun outdoors. With autumn in the air and…