Liqueur
10 Chartreuse (Yellow & Green) Cocktails to try in 2023
Modern-day Chartreuse cocktails are a bit like Tom Hanks. See, Mr. Hanks is very famous in his own right thanks to his performances in movies like Forrest Gump and Captain Phillips. However, he also happens to be the third cousin (four times removed) of Abraham Lincoln, who passed the Emancipation Proclamation and is known as […]
Grand Marnier VS Cointreau: Everything Newbies Need to Know
If you’ve been pondering the difference between Cointreau VS Grand Marnier, we’ve got you covered. Straight off the bat, it’s important to note that these are both officially recognised orange liqueurs. This puts them a notch above the general triple sec category. When it comes to triple sec, it’s basically a free-for-all. Triple sec just […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Cynar & the Best Cynar Cocktails
Cynar cocktails are leading the vanguard in new and exciting drinks, and there is literally nothing else you should be drinking on National Artichoke Day, celebrated on March 16th. Not because Cynar tastes like artichokes, but because it’s made with artichoke leaves. It’s a boldly bitter Italian liqueur that deserves a place of honour in […]
9 Cointreau Substitutes to Try at Home in 2023
Looking for a new Cointreau substitute to add some zest to your cocktails? If you’re keen on discovering some new varieties of orange liqueur, it’s time to mix things up and explore some exciting alternatives. We have 9 delicious substitutes for Cointreau that will elevate your mixology game. Whether you prefer the bold flavour of […]
14 Irish Cocktails to Serve All Year Round
The best kind of Irish cocktails are a lot like limericks – quirky, amusing, and lots of fun to share with family and friends. To set the scene for a festive St Patrick’s Day, beautiful Bealtaine (May Day), and all sorts of craic-infused DIY get-togethers, we rounded up a selection of 14 cocktails with plenty […]
10 Chinese-inspired Cocktails to Clink this Lunar New Year
Chinese cocktails are enjoying a well-deserved moment in the spotlight right now, and we love the delicate, exotic flavours these mixed drinks bring to the party. Ideal for celebrating occasions like the Lunar New Year, it’s also perfect for casual get-togethers like DIY dumpling night, or at-home screenings of movies like The Battle at Lake […]
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 […]
11 Caribbean Cocktails that Serve Major Vacay Energy
The best Caribbean cocktails are like a little slice of summer holiday in a glass. Even if you happen to be looking out the window at scenes of sleet or pelting rain, these fun-loving mixed drinks provide an opportunity to take your tastebuds on an outing to a sunny beach with gently lapping waves and […]
10 Festive Mardi Gras Cocktails Inspired by New Orleans
When spring breezes start to play in the leaves of the live oaks and magnolias that line the lively streets of New Orleans, it’s time to whip up Mardi Gras cocktails and let the festivities begin! If you can’t make it to southern Louisiana to join the celebrations in person, take your pick from our […]
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 […]
12 Honey Syrup Cocktails that are Worth the Buzz
We love honey syrup cocktails because they come to the party with an interesting depth of flavour that isn’t always apparent in drinks made with other simple syrups. Whether it’s the notion of bees on the wing adding their zingy energy to the mix, or the wide variety of flavour notes that typify honey from […]
10 Averna Cocktails for a Taste of Italy at Home
Sicily has always been a popular destination, but right now, it’s having a glorious moment in the sun with the culmination of The White Lotus season 2. Viewers across the globe have fallen in love with its blue seas and rocky coastlines. While the Aperol Spritz stole the show, Sicily is also home to another […]