Let me tell you how I do it. Create great new cocktails. It’s the fun part of mixology.
Category: cocktail construction
Grapefruit cocktails
2 grapefruit cocktails. One an in-house development. The other from a mid-80s cocktail book.
Vermouth – back in fashion for cocktail making
Vermouth is a key cocktail ingredient and as such is the 6th of my liqueur types. You need some to make both classic and modern cocktails.
Cocktails featuring pineapple juice
Pineapple juice is a great ingredient in cocktails. And it’s not just about the flavour but texture too.
You need these 5 standbys
These 5 standbys are essential for a range of cocktails. And they’re all inexpensive. Make sure you’ve got them to hand.
Long Tall Sally
A great champagne cocktail with 4 ingredients. Make it in batches and it’s worth the effort.
Cocktails are iterative
Many cocktails are iterative. By just swapping one ingredient perhaps and replacing it with another creates a whole new cocktail. Often with a completely unrelated name.
Strawberry Vanilla Martini
Great cocktail for summer. The Strawberry Vanilla Martini. My recipe here.
Monin syrups are a must for mixologists
Monin syrups with their extensive range of flavours are an essential for any mixologist. They open up a world of flavour possibilities in flavour combinations.
Make your own cocktails at home
Making cocktails at home is a lot of fun and can add a really interesting talking point to your dinner party at home, girls night in – whatever.
Mixers are the way forward
Mixers are destined to be the next big thing in the development of the spirit and mix and possibly cocktails. Their development has lagged behind spirits especially gin, but led by Fevertree things are changing. Even Britvic are innovating. A trend to watch for sure.
Ice ice maybe
Cocktail making tips for home. Don’t add ice to your drink as this is what the cocktail shaker is for. Instead the drink should be cooled before you pour it.