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Get started with our essential guides for beginners and creative recipes for absolute pros. You'll also discover more about the history of the cocktails you and your friends love to drink.
12 of The Best Cocktails for Beginners
If you are new to entertaining but still keen to make a splash, our list of the best cocktails for beginners is a great place to start. We’ve rounded up some seriously delicious, good-looking drinks that leave a lasting impression while being deceptively simple to make. In short – everything you need to pour like […]
36 Easy Summer Cocktails That Look Super Fancy
If effortless entertaining is your thing, this handy list of easy summer cocktails will be right up your alley. After all, summery occasions should be fun for the host as well! Choose one or two of these easy summer cocktails to make at home to level up the drinks line-up at your next get-together and […]
How to Use Starch (Aquafaba, Rice & More) in Cocktails
Using starch in cocktails is a simple but innovative technique that can add sweetness, body, texture, and opacity to mixed drinks, resulting in truly unique and delicious creations. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, starch washing is a great way to experiment and expand your cocktail repertoire. Here’s what you need to […]
Best Spiked Lemonades with Flavoured Vodka (2023)
If you’re on the lookout for the best spiked lemonades to serve up this season, we’ve got excellent news: The Mixer team has been hard at work finding the finest lemony libations around. Now all you need to do is choose your favourite, dress it up to suit your style, and get ready to be […]
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15 Delicious Cocktails to Serve in Your Favourite Coupe Glass
Step into the world of effortless elegance with our selection of easy-sipping coupe glass cocktails. This dainty glass with its signature shallow, saucer-like design is enjoying a moment in the limelight, and we’re loving it. Join us as we explore the allure of coupe glasses and discover which drinks shine brightest in these timeless beauties. […]
Best Cocktail Cherries for Your Favourite Drink (2023)
Get ready to level up your DIY drinks game with the best cocktail cherries. We’ve shaken, stirred, and sipped our way through a lineup of top cocktail cherry brands to find the ultimate garnish for your favourite drinks. From the classics to the hidden gems, we’ll spill the tea on which ones reign supreme. So, […]
12 Types of Gin & The Difference Between Them
Ready to embark on a flavourful journey to discover different types of gin? Jump aboard, friend! Cherished by cocktail enthusiasts around the globe, this clear spirit comes in various types, each with its own captivating history and unique taste. From the iconic London dry to the intriguing Japanese gin, we’re sharing everything you need to […]
8 Best Types of Gin for Your Favourite Negroni
Choosing the best gin for a Negroni can seem like a tall order, we know. Happily, our seasoned team of cocktail professionals is here to guide the way. We take this privilege quite seriously since the time-honoured Negroni cocktail has been around for over a century and remains as classy as complex to this day. […]
The Complete History of the Negroni
The history of the Negroni stretches back over a hundred years. Its origins are steeped in Italian elegance and one man’s thirst for a bolder, more spirituous cocktail. At its core, it’s just a simple three-ingredient cocktail, but that hasn’t stopped it from crossing continents, changing cocktail culture, and capturing the collective imagination of the […]
21 Negroni Variations for Negroni Week 2023
Negroni Week is finally here, and it’s time to celebrate all things crimson with a plethora of Negroni variations! Since its creation over a century ago, no cocktail has had as much of an impact as the Negroni. The genius of the Negroni lies in its equal-part recipe of Campari, gin, and vermouth. Individual elements […]
16 German Cocktails to Celebrate Oktoberfest
German cocktails to celebrate Oktoberfest? Das ist gut, schatz! The Mixer has been gearing up for the world’s largest Volksfest, and we’ve rounded up a tasty list of some of the best German-inspired drinks around. So, grab a cocktail shaker, don a dirndl if you dare, and let’s get ready to get Gaudi! 1. Bavarian […]
Best Gin for a Classic, Dry or Dirty Martini
Choosing the best gin for a Martini can be a little tricky when you are just starting out. After all, there are so many excellent options out there. Where to start? The good news is that it’s mostly a matter of personal taste, and we’ve got a simple and easy guide ready to help you […]
Best Type of Whiskey for an Old Fashioned
Choosing the best whiskey for an Old Fashioned cocktail doesn’t have to be overly complicated, but it does take a bit of know-how. With a variety of options available, from bourbon to rye, and Japanese to Tennessee whiskey, finding the perfect match can be both exciting and rewarding. Let’s delve into the essential factors to […]
What to Mix with Gin (15 Best Mixers for Gin)
If you’re wondering what to mix with gin, you can sit back and relax—The Mixer UK has got you, boo. From classics like tonic water and bitter lemon to niche options like Earl Grey tea, there is a gin mixer out there with your name on it. Now go forth and find your favourite! 1. […]
Types of Whiskey: The Beginner’s Guide
Reading up on different types of whiskey, are we? You’re in the right place, hun! In this concise guide, we’ll walk you through an array of whiskey styles, their unique characteristics, and the history behind them. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned enthusiast, this in-depth introduction and comparison is sure to quench your thirst […]
11 Tempting Variations on the Classic Whiskey Sour
If you’re a fan of this classic cocktail, then these 11 Whiskey Sour variations might be right up your alley. And yes, we’re technically not allowed to play favourites among our cocktails, but the classic Whiskey Sour has a very special place in our hearts here at The Mixer UK. So please feel free to […]
