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Dunkelweizen, eisbock, barley wine, porter, India pale ale… what do they all mean? Craft brewing has exploded in popularity lately, and now everyone seems to have something to say about beer. Knowing how to pour a beer is one thing, ... Continue Reading »
Staff can really make or break an establishment. Having good people running the show can draw a loyal crowd to your bar on the regular, but patrons will notice unhappy or poorly organised staff and that will send them out ... Continue Reading »
Bartenders have a moral and legal responsibility to look out for their patrons’ safety when it comes down to over-drinking and unwise behaviour. It’s a reasonable thing, after all, since drunk people can’t be expected to make all the right ... Continue Reading »
A recent alcohol-related death in Texas has made the local news: it was judged to be due to the negligence of two bartenders, and the bartenders have been convicted of Serving Alcohol to an Intoxicated Person. Juan Diaz, whose blood ... Continue Reading »
Cocktails made with liquid nitrogen have got a lot of press over the last few years. They certainly look impressive and would be a cracking ingredient in someone’s signature cocktail. Who doesn’t like to play with exotic and unusual cocktail ... Continue Reading »
An indispensable mainstay of late-morning gatherings, the Bloody Mary takes a simple concept for a cocktail, a base of tomato juice and a little citrus juice mixed with vodka, and runs with it. Learning how to make a good Bloody ... Continue Reading »
With summer upon us, our thoughts naturally turn to cool, refreshing drinks. With that in mind, not much can rival the sweet and herbaceous flavour of high-quality tequila, made from the iconic blue agave of Mexico. Tequila’s flavour doesn’t abate ... Continue Reading »
Whiskey is possibly the original cocktail liquor. In an earlier blog post, we talked about the world’s first cocktail, which was most likely a drink called a ‘Bitter Sling’ or simply a ‘cocktail’. Today, we recognise that drink as nothing ... Continue Reading »
What can't vodka do? Smooth and nearly—but not entirely—flavourless, a high-quality vodka can either add an alcoholic kick to any drink where the mixers dictate the taste or play centre stage in a simple cocktail. This is the third instalment ... Continue Reading »
Bright, herbaceous, and even a little bit fruity, gin is an amazingly versatile liquor that functions equally well as the focus of a simple cocktail like the classic martini or as a part of a more complicated drink. However, it's ... Continue Reading »





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