If there was ever an argument for less is more, the Gin Rickey clinches the debate as one of the easiest gin drinks to make. This refreshing gin cocktail feels effortless to prepare and tastes fantastic with just three ingredients: gin, fresh lime juice, and soda water. As a bartender, I appreciate its low calorie…
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The Bloody Mary: A Bartender’s Guide to the Ultimate Brunch Cocktail
If you’re a bartender or a home mixologist looking for the best Bloody Mary recipe, you’ve come to the right place. This iconic classic cocktail, packed with spicy, savory, and refreshing flavors, is a brunch staple and the ultimate hangover cure, unless you’re in Canada where the Caesar takes the reign. But, crafting the perfect Bloody Mary isn’t just…
3 Easy Whiskey Recipes You Need to Know
When it comes to timeless cocktails, few drinks can match the sophistication and depth of the Old Fashioned, Boulevardier, and Manhattan. These three classics have stood the test of time. Each offers a unique blend of flavors that caters to different palates. Whether you love whiskey cocktails, enjoy bitter-sweet complexity, or appreciate a perfectly balanced…
How to Make a Pisco Sour: A Classic Cocktail with a Rich History
My favourite types of cocktails are sours and this is definitely up there with the best of the best! It follows the standard sour recipe making it incredibly easy to learn and remember. Come along as we uncover the history and origin of Pisco and take a look at a Pisco Sour Cocktail recipe that…
How to Make a Tom Collins: A Refreshing Gin Classic
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The Timeless Charm of the Old Fashioned Cocktail
The Old Fashioned cocktail stands as a classic drink celebrated for its bold flavor and elegant presentation. Dating back to the early 19th century, it blends the warmth of spirits with sweetness by featuring sugar, bitters, and a choice of spirit, typically bourbon or rye whiskey, all complemented by a citrus twist and a cherry…
The Ultimate Guide to Crafting the Perfect Mojito
The Mojito A Brief History of the Mojito The mojito, a refreshing cocktail that has become a staple in bars worldwide, originates from Cuban culture. You can trace the origins of the mojito back to the 16th century when people called it “El Draque,” named after the English sea captain and pirate Sir Francis Drake….
How to Make a Negroni
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Why Lemon, Lime & Bitters is Australia’s Favorite Refreshment
I’ve been in Australia for nearly a full year now and let me tell you the sun here is no joke! Thankfully the national drink of Australia is a beautifully refreshing mixture of lemonade, lime cordial and Angostura Bitters. Amply named ‘Lemon, Lime & Bitters. The history of Lemon, Lime, and Bitters (LLB) is quite…
How to make a Caesar – The national drink of Canada
I am currently sitting in the kitchen of a shared house in the tiny town of Tully somewhere in remote Queensland Australia. The temperatures are in the low 30s all week, it is humid as hell and I fear I will never be able to wear a pair of jeans again. It is a stark…
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