There are some drinks that everyone recognises on a bar menu, whether they’re a fresh-faced student or have been part of the nightclub lifestyle for many years, when you see these cocktails you know exactly what you’re going to get without having to read the description. Sex on the Beach Sex on the Beach is […]
Category: Mixology 101
The Bar Essentials – Part 3: The Next Round (Spirits)
Alright, so we’ve looked at the very basic Bar Essentials and the Liqueurs that you need to stock up on. Today i’m covering the harder spirits (think your 35-40% abv alcohol) that should have a cozy spot on your home bar. Spirits ♦ Vanilla flavoured vodka It’s nice to have a variety of vodka’s available […]
Layering Drinks
Given that my one of my earlier recipes – The Trespasser – was a layered shot, I thought it might be beneficial to do a step by step guide as to how to layer a drink. Fun fact, layered drinks are also sometimes referred to as Pousse Café drinks which literally means ‘coffee pusher’. Don’t say […]
The Bar Essentials – Part 2: The Next Round (Liqueurs)
So in the first part of The Bar Essentials guide, I covered the basic ingredients (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and essential equipment to get you started on your journey to the perfect home bar. Today, i’m going to look at the next alcoholic ingredients – Liqueurs – that you should be adding to your collection. […]
The Bar Essentials – Part 1: The Basics
Having a home bar can mean a lot of things. It ranges from everything from a few bottles of relatively cheap spirit – vodka, rum etc – with some mixers to a full-blown miniature bar complete with jiggers, muddlers and obscure grass vodka (This really does exist). My normal stance is to have what you enjoy […]