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20 Easy Tequila Summer Cocktails for Beginners
For days in the park and warm summery evenings in the garden, get everyone together and enjoy fresh tequila summer cocktails in the sunshine. Our list of tasty tequila-based cocktails will ensure your hosting skills are always on point and the variety of refreshing tequila drinks on offer will mean there’s something for everyone, even […]
The Best Gin Cocktails Ever Invented
The best gin cocktails don’t shy away from the limelight. These are timeless showstoppers that always make a splash. Take a look at our handy list of 17 of the most amazing gin-based cocktails below to find your favourite. 1. Gin Martini The Gin Martini is arguably one of the best drinks with gin ever […]
Be a Little Extra With These 12 French Cocktails
Raise a glass to the French and their cocktail-creating genius with some classic French cocktails. Many of these recipes are super simple, but that’s exactly the point. Drinking is the ultimate social experience and sitting around a table donned with delicious food and drinks as the hours tick by is a totally legit French pastime […]
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 […]
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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 […]
18 Pumpkin Spice Cocktails to Enjoy this Autumn
Get ready to stir up some spookily good drinks this Halloween – we’ve rounded up a line-up of pumpkin cocktails that will have your taste buds howling with delight! Whether you’re hosting a ghoulish gathering or just craving a potion with a twist, these autumn-infused clinkers are sure to carve out a place in your […]
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, […]
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 […]
The Best Shochu Cocktails & Guide to the Famous Japanese Spirit
Shochu cocktails are trending hard right now, and The Mixer UK is here to teach you all about them. Step right up and discover the allure of Japan’s favourite spirit! Unlike its cousin, sake, which is brewed like beer, shochu is a true distilled gem made from diverse starches like buckwheat, rice, or sweet potatoes. […]
Colours of Change: SKYY's Snapshot of Support for the LGBTQIA+ Community
From tiny startup to vodka superstar In 1992, SKYY Vodka burst onto the sunny streets of San Francisco. And just like many other incredible things that came out of San Francisco (like the television, jukebox, and bendy straw), SKYY started as a tiny startup with big dreams. But this wasn’t just any vodka. It was […]
18 Raspberry Cocktails to Try at Home This Year
Gorgeous line-up of raspberry cocktails, anyone? This small, vibrant red fruit is known for its delicate texture and delightful blend of sweet and tangy flavours, offering a burst of refreshing juiciness with every sip. Here are a few of our favorites: 1. Raspberry Margarita Arguably one of the best Margarita cocktails for berry enthusiasts, […]
16 UK Drag Artists Imagined as Cocktails
It’s Pride season and it’s summer, which means raising a glass to some of our favourite LGBTQIA+ performers. Whether leading a Pride march, being the face of protest, or bringing a bar to life every Friday evening, queer performers are at the heart of the LGBTQIA+ community. The UK scene is singular, and we would […]
Man VS Machine: Testing the Limits of AI-Generated Mixology
Unless you’ve been stuck on an island without any signal (like Tom Hanks and his friend Wilson the Volleyball in Cast Away), you’ll definitely have heard about ChatGPT by now. And for those of you who haven’t, here’s a quick explanation of what it is, written for you by ChatGPT itself! “ChatGPT is an […]
21 Best Soju Cocktails to Make at Home (2023)
Get ready to beat the heat with a dazzling array of soju cocktails! When the sun is blazing and the temperature is soaring, nothing quite compares to the refreshing and mouth-watering goodness of these Korean-inspired creations. Whether you’re hosting a backyard gathering or simply lounging by the pool, these sparkly, fun, and fresh soju cocktails […]
What is Orgeat? Plus, Our Favourite Orgeat Cocktails
If you love tropical drinks, you’ve likely encountered a few orgeat cocktails. The allure of this intriguing ingredient has been strong since at least the 1700s, and even before then, when a similar version gained popularity in the discerning Middle East. But what exactly is orgeat, and how does it elevate mixology to new heights? […]
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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 […]