Martini
All hail the queen of cocktails! Martinis are classic, and a great one is unforgettable. If you’re looking to impress with an elegant yet complex cocktail, a well-made fashionable martini will definitely add some flair to your evening.
The traditional Martini is made with gin and vermouth and garnished with a juicy, savoury olive. This sophisticated cocktail has never gone out of fashion and has set the stage for many exciting and delicious variations.
So, whether you prefer your Martini shaken, stirred, on the rocks, straight-up, dirty, dry, or served with a twist, you’ve come to the right place. Browse the best Martini cocktail recipes at The Mixer and find your favourite!
12 Easy St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails to Try at Home
When the clovers grow thick and a pot o’ gold glints at the end of the rainbow, it’s time to pour some St. Patrick’s Day cocktails and say sláinte! There’s a bit of Leprechaun energy in us all, lads and lasses, and it tends to come out on St. Paddy’s, so best you heed the […]
14 Irish Cocktails to Serve All Year Round
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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 of the Best Sake Cocktail Recipes to Clink for Good Luck
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17 Must Try Cocktails with Flavoured Vodka
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10 Superbly Savoury Tomato Cocktails to Try at Home
Tomato cocktails can be a bit of an acquired taste, but we love it! Chockful of vitamins C, B and potassium, the bright, bold taste of tomato juice combines perfectly with everything from vodka to tequila and even makes a tasty spritz. Here is a cherry-picked selection of ten of our favourite cocktails with tomato […]
What is the Difference Between a Gibson and Martini Drink?
The Gibson vs Martini debate is one that drinkers have long argued about in smoky bars around the world. Which one is better? Which one is more sophisticated? And why does the Gibson get its own name when technically it’s still just a Martini? To answer all these questions, we must do a deep dive […]
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 […]
6 Delicious Apple Cocktails to Make at Home
Apple has long been one of the world’s favourite flavours. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and tart and it can be apple pie comforting or cocktail classy. It can also be sweet or savoury and with over 7000 varieties worldwide, there seems to be no end to the amount of apple juice cocktails just […]
13 of the Freshest Strawberry Cocktails to Make All Year Round
Drink pretty-in-pink with our best blushing strawberry cocktails line-up. A few sweet, some tangy and others on the savoury side. Whatever you’re in the mood for, we’ve got you covered! Just grab a few punnets of ripe, fresh berries (or frozen will do) and your favourite spirit and let’s get mixing. Berry-licious cocktails await! 1. […]
The 10 Best Christmas Prosecco Cocktails for this Festive Season
Let’s celebrate the most wonderful tiiiiiime of the year (**insert jingle bells and peppy carol singers**) with some sparkly Christmas Prosecco cocktails! We’ve rounded up ten of the merriest clinkers for you and yours to enjoy this festive season. Take your pick… 1. Aperol Spritz cocktail Arguably one of the best Christmas Prosecco cocktails thanks […]
10 of the Best Holiday Martinis for Your Friends & Family to Enjoy
If you’re home for the holidays this year, double down with a staycation party and our list of festive and tasty holiday martinis! It’s the ultimate antidote after a crazy year. Start compiling your best Christmas playlist, and invite your friends and family to join in the fun. Get creative with the best holiday martinis […]