Was James Bond right all along? Time to put the “shaken, not stirred” debate to bed once and for all

Yes, that’s right. It’s the return of the age-old Martini dilemma and a phrase particularly loved by adamant amateurs: “a…

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Have we reached peak celebrity booze? Here’s our rundown of the brands that are actually worth the hype

It seems like every celebrity and their brother now have their own alcohol. Over the past decade, launching or investing[…]

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The true story of the Bloody Mary, the world’s most famous hangover cure

What do a scary ghost, Mary Tudor, and Ernest Hemingway’s wife have in common? Not much, really, except for having each[…]

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There's something about Mary

An elegant newcomer to the low-ABV trend, Mary is a low alcohol, low calorie botanical blend “with a lighter touch[…]

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The true story of the Singapore Sling, Fear and Loathing’s most iconic guest star

The Singapore Sling is the perfect summer delight. One of Hunter S. Thompson’s favorite drinks, this refreshingly fruity concoction is[…]

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Straight from the garden: 5 botanical cocktails you need to try

We love to use them for cooking and to infuse them into teas. You’ve probably got plenty of these plants[…]

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3 simple and refreshing whiskey cocktails that are perfect for the end of summer

Who said whiskey was reserved for cold weather? Mixed using the right ingredients and techniques, it can be just as[…]

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From the apothecary to the bar: discovering the world of bitter aperitifs

In the nature vs. nurture debate, bitter taste is clearly a member of the latter. A sweet tooth is innate,[…]

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Fermentation is having a moment. Here’s everything you need to know

Beer, wine, bread, cheese… so many of best things in life, we owe to fermentation. This process was left to[…]

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The case for flavored vodka

Thanks to its pure, “clean” taste and its ability to combine with a great number of ingredients, vodka has always[…]

Bar Entrepreneur Awards 2020

Celebrate a bar owner’s journey and achievements by nominating them in the Bar Entrepreneur Awards, awards that recognise the risk-taking…

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Make-ahead vs. last-minute: try these hassle-free batch cocktails for your next summer party

If you’re hosting a large group of people, batch cocktails are the perfect way to ensure you spend less time[…]