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…
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…
Did you ever order cocktails just because its name made you smile or because your favorite 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 cocktails…
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…
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 mobile cocktail bar hire, go down the pub and order yourself one of your old favorites or fix yourself a cocktail at home. Either way, we suggest…
The art of cocktail-making is a craft that has evolved over several centuries and requires time, effort and skill to master. In this post, our expert mixologists will provide some basic tips to teach you how to make cocktails like a pro. If you have ever had the pleasure of watching a professional cocktail bartender…
Planning a wedding can be a complex and often stressful affair, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have some fun too. With fun in mind, let’s talk about a few fruity cocktail drinks to excite and impress your guests. 2020 hasn’t turned out to be the year many people hoped for, especially if you have…
Learning and perfecting bartending skills is a craft that requires several years of experience and hard work. It’s for this reason that making innovative cocktails can prove to be a tough task if you lack the skills or know-how. Much like fine cuisine, it’s difficult to comprehend how difficult it is to make both classic…
Christmas is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than by brewing up a few delicious cocktails? If you’re hosting a Christmas cocktail party or you simply want an appropriate tasty beverage to sip on during winter, the following fantastically festive cocktails are worth a try. 1. Spiced Cider This cocktail is…
Ever wondered what the UK’s most popular cocktail is? According to the latest CGA Mixed Drinks Report, over nine million of us are enjoying a cocktail or two when we go out, and we’re getting ever-more sophisticated with our selections. While in previous years, we Brits have been traditionalists, favouring our Pina Coladas above all…