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 to drink it yet. Here are 5 tip on how to drink whisky to make everyone love what Mark Twain called “liquid sunshine”. When it comes to how you drink whisky, … Read more
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 making, and will really help you when you’re mixing up a storm at home. Sitting in a bar and watching a bartender who really knows their stuff mix you a drink … Read more
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 history of cocktails. The history of cocktails is a complex mystery. People have speculated about it almost endlessly since the early 1900s, but it’s still not clear exactly where or when … Read more
Cheers, cin cin, prost and sláinte! Here’s to Mum with a Mother’s Day cocktail she’ll probably end up asking for all year round – it’s that bloody good: the G&Tea Irish cream cocktail. Brought to you by Feeney’s Irish Cream. Mother’s Day gets a bit of a bad wrap these days, doesn’t it? From packed … Read more
Sometimes hunting high and low for that perfect Christmas gift is a total waste of time. Sometimes all it takes is the right bottle of alcohol. Here’s our ultimate boozy Christmas gift guide to help you decide. I recently asked my mates what they like getting for Christmas. Their answer: “booze is always good.” Providing … Read more
If I were Oprah, this would definitely be one of my favourite things. Genius crowd-funded start-up The Aussie Tipple Company is creating cocktails in a bottle so all you have to do is chill, pour and chill. But it’s going to need a bit of help from you too. If you’ve ever wanted that slick … Read more
Hot sunny days, friends all round, food and drink flowing freely – that’s what summer’s all about. But when it comes to the drinks, what do you do? Our 7 favourite easy summer cocktails are perfect party pours! I’m a firm believer that every drink has its place. From that icy cold beer at the … Read more
Exploring the wonderful world of food and drink is all about the delicious discovery of new produce and places to sample it. We love nothing better than sharing our discoveries with you, so here are our latest 5 Foodie Finds. When it comes to food and drink, there’s often a battle between the two for … Read more
Pisco, the mysterious and versatile spirit from Peru and Chile, has been around for centuries, but it’s only now finding its way to our cocktail glasses. But what is it, what does it taste like and where do we find this strange South American tipple? The latest food trend of authentic South American fair is … Read more
Gin has seen its ups and downs over the years, but thanks to the persistence of its fans, this delicious spirit has seen a resurgence in recent years. World Gin Day is a celebration of all things gin and gives us all a good excuse to take a drink. Here’s a quick tour of what … Read more