Straining cocktails may seem simple enough but it’s an art unto itself that bartenders have to master. It’s a must, too, for most cocktails, whether these have been shaken or stirred. Reasons for S…
Glasses: To Chill or Not to Chill
Glasses aren’t just containers for your beers and cocktails! These are also essential in keeping your drinks at the right temperature and, thus, ensure your enjoyment of every sip – yes, sip becaus…
When to Shake, When to Stir
Sean Connery, the best James Bond in our opinion, said it best – “A martini, shaken, not stirred.” And so James Bond is to blame – if we’re looking for a scapegoat – for the confusion about all coc…
Bar Pirates, Here’s Your Introduction to Rum!
Captain Jack Sparrow drank it and you have likely drank it, too, either on the rocks or in cocktails like mojitos and daiquiris. We’re taking about rum, of course, an alcoholic beverage with a swee…
The Four Ingredients Beyond the Liquors And Liqueurs
Liquors and liqueurs are, of course, the foundation of the best classic and contemporary cocktails from the Manhattan to martinis. But these cocktails will be incomplete without the following ingre…
The Basic Liquors and Liqueurs for Your Home Bar
The sheer number of liquors and liqueurs in the market can cause headaches for an amateur who wants to build a home bar. But keep in mind that it’s neither advisable nor sensible to include every l…
The Must-Haves and Must-Do in Bar Glassware
The glass matters as much as the drink – and it’s so true in cocktails! You should ideally pour a shot of Chivas Regal whiskey, for example, into an old-fashioned glass, especially when it’s served…
The Crème of Cocktails
Cocktails can also be fruity, creamy, and chocolaty and we have the crèmes to thank for such a wide range of delectable flavors! Here are a few of the crèmes that make cocktails nearly addictive, e…
The Why and How Of Shaking Cocktails
Most cocktails have been shaken, not stirred – and James Bond knows it, too. Thus, shaking is a basic bartending skill that every amateur bartender – or mixologist, if you want to be more ambitious…
Classic Cocktails for The Cocktails Beginner
Cocktails aren’t mixed drinks although it may seem that way. Instead, cocktails are relatively simple with just a few ingredients and easy to make, as well as more refined than mixed drinks. These …