US proof is different to UK proof – Did you know that? We tend to use the ABV system now on all bottles of spirit and liqueur, which is much clearer. But there are curious differences between US proof & UK proof.
Category: Cocktail definition
Not real cocktails
Cocktails that aren’t real cocktails. There is some kidology in the world of mixology. These are some cocktails that masquerade under fancy-sounding cocktail names, but in fact are just a spirit and mix. Nothing wrong with a spirit and mix, but nevertheless these aren’t cocktails. Not in my book at least.
How to categorise liqueurs – my 5 part classification
Spirits naturally divide into the big 6. Here is my 5 part classification of liqueurs.
Understanding the basic structure of a cocktail
Cocktails mostly follow a basic structure, consisting of 3 elements. Fully explained here. Understanding this helps when constructing your own cocktails.
What is a cocktail? Cocktail definition
What is a cocktail? 3 main component parts to most great cocktails. Find out more.