Dry January. Are you doing it? I am and these are some of the reasons why.
Hot coffee works best in your Espresso Martini – surprising tip
Some tips on how to make a great espresso martini. Hot coffee I find works great & there are a couple of twists on the ingredients list too.
Should I freepour or measure?
Should I freepour or measure the ingredients in my cocktail? It kinda depends on what cocktail you’re making.
How much should I pay for a bottle of vodka?
How much should you pay for a bottle of vodka to use in your cocktails? This is a question I’ve been asked many times.
My frustration with the Martini brand
My frustration with the Martini brand is that they launch new products in the UK and then don’t support them. Surprise, surprise the newest 2 have now been dropped. It’s a problem!
Some tips on using lemon & lime juice
Tips on using lemon and lime juice in your cocktails. They’re key ingredients but alter your measures otherwise ……
The end of an era
For me the end of an era. Having founded the Cocktail Shaker Boys 15 years ago, I am moving on. Cocktails are still on the agenda though.
Spirits and liqueurs you need – the 12 categories
Tips and advice on the 12 bottles to get to start your own in-house cocktail collection. These are the 12 categories of spirits and liqueurs that all great cocktails are based on. So start here and you’ll be away.
New products mixologists need please drinks industry
Here are some additional products I’d like to see the drinks industry produce for us mixologists. They’re already doing a good job, but there are some gaps. Here, my thoughts on liqueurs, vermouths, cognac, peanut butter, spices and English summer flavours.
Attar Rose – beautiful Lanique based cocktail
Attar Rose is a lovely, fragrant, champagne style cocktail. Combining the excellent rose liqueur Lanique, with a little black raspberry Chambord, topped up with fizz. Prosecco, Champagne or Cava, whatever you have. This deserves to be a classic.