Weekends
If you feel like there aren’t enough days in a weekend, you’re doing it wrong!
Lucky for you, we’ve got a solution. Make the most of your weekends and get together with good friends, mix up great cocktails, and create fabulous memories to see you through the following week.
We’re talking about delicious cocktails for your Friday happy hour, easy cocktails to make for Saturday quiz night, and the best cocktails to serve with your Sunday brunch or lunch.
Get that holiday feeling with The Mixer’s collection of weekend faves.

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 […]

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. […]

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. […]

Oktoberfest Party Ideas for Hosting at Home or the Office This Autumn
If you’re looking for Oktoberfest party ideas, stop scrolling Liebling! We’ve got everything you need to get Gaudi this September. That’s right, Oktoberfest, quite counterintuitively, actually starts in September. Go figure. Why does Oktoberfest start in September? Back in October of 1810, the people of Munich had so much fun celebrating their crown prince’s wedding […]

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 […]

17 Dreamy Coconut Cocktails to Add to Your Cocktail Repertoire
Coconut cocktails are the ultimate indulgence when you long to be strolling along the beach with salt spray in your hair, the sun setting slowly over the water, and a ukulele tune wafting on the breeze. You can’t always escape the hustle to live your beach-bum dreams, but you can pour yourself a coconut drink, […]

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 […]

18 Grenadine Cocktails to Try in 2023
If you love drinks with bold colours and memorable flavours, odds are you’ll love our line-up of gorgeous grenadine cocktails. Let’s dive into the bright and tangy world of this popular cocktail ingredient and paint the town red. What is grenadine syrup? Grenadine syrup is a sweet and flavourful syrup that’s commonly used in […]