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Category: Mixology 101

The Bar Essentials – Part 4: Classic Cocktails

Posted on 29th March 201829th March 2018 By Ley

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 […]

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The Bar Essentials – Part 3: The Next Round (Spirits)

Posted on 5th November 20175th November 2017 By Ley

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 […]

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Layering Drinks

Posted on 23rd October 201723rd October 2017 By Ley

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 […]

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The Bar Essentials – Part 2: The Next Round (Liqueurs)

Posted on 22nd October 201710th March 2019 By Ley

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. […]

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The Bar Essentials – Part 1: The Basics

Posted on 12th October 201713th October 2017 By Ley

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 […]

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