Birthday Party

Happy birthday! **Cue sparkles, streamers, and balloons**

If you are getting ready to host a birthday party to celebrate another trip around the sun, it’s time to consider signature cocktails, friend! Luckily for you, the team at The Mixer are suckers for a good old birthday shindig, and we’ve rounded up a selection of cocktails that are perfect for celebratory clinking.

From the easy and sophisticated Frech Martini with its gorgeous raspberry garnish, to the dreamy Bushwacker Cocktail all milkshake enthusiasts will adore, there is a cocktail out there that will tick all your must-have boxes. So whether you will only be pouring one or two, or need to make big batch drinks to serve a crowd, we’ve got you sorted. Take a look to find your fave!

Your Pitcher-Perfect Guide to Batching Cocktails for a Party

Your Pitcher-Perfect Guide to Batching Cocktails for a Party

Batching cocktails can seem a little tricky at first blush, but it’s fun and easy to do once you know the basics. The joy of batched drinks really comes into play when you’re in charge of cocktails for a party and don’t want to spend the whole night shaking up single-serving sippers. If you’re looking […]

15 Mother’s Day Cocktails for an Extra Special Celebration

15 Mother’s Day Cocktails for an Extra Special Celebration

Good news, friends! We’ve rounded up fifteen amazing Mother’s Day cocktails to help you celebrate mom on her special day. To be fair, we owe the tireless caregivers in our lives a whole lot more than a fancy mixed drink to thank them for keeping us fed, clothed, (somewhat) clean, and alive during our formative […]

How to Host the Ultimate 1950s Cocktail Party

How to Host the Ultimate 1950s Cocktail Party

Getting ready to host a rollicking 1950s cocktail party? That’s the ticket, cool cat! Themed parties are always a gas, and we’ll get you sorted with everything you need to know to set the scene for a swinging shindig second to none.   The rise of the cocktail party in the 1950s Cocktail parties were a […]

The 10 Best London Cocktail Bars to Try in 2023

The 10 Best London Cocktail Bars to Try in 2023

Looking for the best cocktail bars London has to offer? Step right this way! Every city worth its salt has a few truly amazing cocktail destinations, and the Big Smoke has a lot of excellent establishments to discover. Here is our cherry-picked selection of the best cocktail bars in London to seek out in 2023. […]

8 Tasty Elderflower Cocktail Recipes that Are as Pretty as a Picture

8 Tasty Elderflower Cocktail Recipes that Are as Pretty as a Picture

If you love a drink that is fresh, fruity, and soft, with lingering notes of pear, lychee, and tropical flavors, you’ll adore elderflower cocktails. Elderflower liqueur is a wonderful cocktail ingredient to have around the house, and can be used to make all sorts of captivating mixed drinks.   Elderflowers also symbolise new beginnings, so if […]

Fan the Flames of Festivity with These 10 Falernum Cocktails 

Fan the Flames of Festivity with These 10 Falernum Cocktails 

If you love all things Caribbean, you will most certainly be into Falernum cocktails. This versatile, alcohol-based syrup liqueur is made with sweet almonds, and comes to the party with flavours of ginger, lime, allspice, and cloves. Typically used in tiki cocktails and drinks that call for a rich and nutty component, it’s a great […]

Jump on the Latest Boba Cocktail Trend with These 3 Cocktails

Jump on the Latest Boba Cocktail Trend with These 3 Cocktails

If you spend a fair amount of time on TikTok or Instagram as a foodie, odds are you’ve come across a few gorgeous-looking boba cocktails by now. So fun, right? Also known as bubble tea, or pearl milk tea, these cute, photogenic drinks have actually been a thing in most Asian countries since the 1980s.  […]

Boozy Scoops: 15 Amazing Alcoholic Ice Cream Cocktails

Boozy Scoops: 15 Amazing Alcoholic Ice Cream Cocktails

The problem with adding ice cream to a cocktail is that once you’ve done it, there’s no turning back. Pretty soon you’ll be buying ice cream in bulk and dropping perfectly shaped balls into every cocktail you come across. If you’re already asking yourself, what’s the problem with that? Then welcome! You’ve come to the […]

Planning a Surprise Birthday Party: A Step-by-Step Guide

Planning a Surprise Birthday Party: A Step-by-Step Guide

On paper, a surprise party seems like a crazy undertaking. It takes weeks of careful planning and juggling to get all the cogs of the party wheel lined up just right. It relies on perfect timing and utter secrecy that, might give you grey hairs, but the payoff is worth every one. It’s all about […]

12 Best Fruity Martini Recipes to Add a Burst of Flavour on Your Cocktail Menu

12 Best Fruity Martini Recipes to Add a Burst of Flavour on Your Cocktail Menu

Fun, flirty, and always delicious, fruity Martini recipes tend to stray quite far from the classic Martini formula, but we like it that way. These are fun-loving rebels that dare to break the mold and bring oodles of fanfare and personality to any lively event or summery occasion.   So, if you’re feeling like something a […]

How to Host a Totally Groovy 60s Theme Party

How to Host a Totally Groovy 60s Theme Party

As party themes go, the 60s theme party is a total classic. If you are just starting out hosting at home, and want to go with a forgiving theme to ease into things, we highly recommend going this route. Here’s why.   Why 60s theme parties are always a gas  A 60s birthday party is one […]

16 Best Party Cocktails That Are Real Crowd-Pleasers

16 Best Party Cocktails That Are Real Crowd-Pleasers

Take the stress out of your party planning with the best party cocktails recipes that are real crowd-pleasers. With just a few ingredients, they can be made in big batches and kept refrigerated ‘til your guests arrive. From outdoor gatherings to fancy cocktail parties, we got you covered!   1. Mojito Pitcher   Shaking cocktails one by […]