How to make this peated whisky cocktail from an old family recipe
Sweet, sharp, spicy and smoky, this peated whisky cocktail from an old family recipe fits Pure Scot’s new blended peated whisky perfectly. And if…
Cocktail Romance
How to make an espresso cocktail with a difference
Coffee cocktails have come a long way since the iconic espresso martini. We’ve put together an espresso cocktail recipe that’s not only easy to…
Iso catch-up: cocktail classes, birthday feasts and meal ideas at home
It’s been a while since our last Weekly Edition – mostly because we haven’t really been doing much! But we’ve put together a few…
Bars March cocktails, Chicago blues and a summit of travel
What an end to busy February! I don’t know if you felt it, but last month seemed to drag on a bit. January (aka…
How to avoid a giant fist crushing your skull… and the romance of a perfect Old Fashioned
Simple, historic and where the spirit in the drink is king, an Old Fashioned cocktail is the best way to drink bourbon. Here’s how…
Cocktail goals – how to get your name on the list
Bartenders and mixologists have been naming drinks after people since forever, with cocktails like the Tom Collins* becoming household names. Could Grain Bar in…
What’s your negroni missing? Time to sloe your gro
The negroni is one of my all-time favourite cocktails. Bitter, sweet, herbaceous and balanced. I didn’t think it could get any better. Then I…
How to drink whisky – 5 ways to sip the good stuff like a pro
Whisky is one of those drinks people either love or hate. The difference is the people who hate it just haven’t found their way…
How to make a cocktail – a cheat’s guide to cocktail making
There’s something very satisfying about being able to knock up a great cocktail. Here are some simple tips that are the foundation of cocktail…
How long have cocktails been around? The history of cocktails
Cocktails have been around for a surprisingly long time – but it’s not always been little paper umbrellas and tiki glasses. Here’s a brief…