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A Fruity Twist On Gin: The Strawberry Gin Cocktail

Summer is the perfect time to try out some refreshing and fruity gin cocktails. One such drink that stands out is the strawberry gin cocktail. With the addition of fresh mint leaves, this delightful drink is a perfect blend of gin and fresh strawberries, creating a fruity gin cocktail that is hard to resist. Is it easy to make a […]

How to make Raspberry Espresso Martini with Chambord

The Espresso Martini has been a favourite of coffee and cocktail lovers for years, and it’s easy to see why. The combination of espresso and vodka creates a unique and bold flavour that’s both delicious and energizing. However, if you’re looking for a twist on this classic cocktail, adding raspberry and Chambord can take it to the next level. When […]

Top 5 Most Popular Cocktails Everyone Loved in 2021

When it comes to popularity, the lists are quite subjective so this one will be about some research with my interpretations. Sorting a list of the most popular cocktails has not been very easy. Some classic recipes are all-time favourites but it doesn’t mean that they’re the best ones. Popularity comes from the easiness of the recipe and the taste […]

Mudslide Cocktail: A Delicious Autumn Drink with Coffee and Chocolate

Simple and Delicious Without having a decent Summer, we’re already seeing the signs of another Autumn. I never liked cold weather, I’m a complete Summer person so there are some ways for me to make this chilly weather more enjoyable. Yes, one of those ways is definitely a good, delicious cocktail, such as Mudslide! A Mudslide has a very simple […]

Banana Daiquiri: Easy Recipe with Liqueur and Rum

Another Fruit, Another Daiquiri Rum might be my second favourite spirit, following Gin so I love a good Daiquiri. If you haven’t read my post about Strawberry Daiquiri, go ahead and take a look at it first to learn some details about Daiquiris. And come back to learn how to make a delicious Banana Daiquiri! It’s probably easier than you […]

Strawberry Daiquiri: Easy and Delicious for Summer

One of the Six Basic Drinks: Daiquiri Daiquiri is a classic Rum based cocktail, made with 3 basic ingredients. You only need Rum, a citrus fruit juice, usually lime juice and a kind of sweetener, usually a syrup or just sugar, to make it. The best part is that you can add any fruit to this recipe and that you’ll […]

How to Make a City Rickey Cocktail Inspired by Gin Rickey

What is Gin Rickey Cocktail? Gin Rickey is one of the classic cocktails with 3 basic ingredients and easy to make. A colonel named Joe Rickey invented this cocktail in 1883 with the suggestion of his friends. Initially, when Joe Rickey started to drink it, bourbon was the main ingredient but in time it evolved to rye whiskey and gin. […]

Negroni: a Popular Italian Cocktail

Simple and Appetising Negroni is one of the most popular and classic cocktails, created at the beginning of the 1900s by twisting a classic Americano to be stronger. An Americano is made of Campari, Sweet Vermouth (or red as you can see in some recipes, they’re the same) and Club Soda. To make a Negroni, all you need to do […]

The Story of Theodora and an Ancient Rome Cocktail

A Competition? Why not… There is an account on Instagram I have been following since I have started my blog. They have lots of inspirational ideas and creative recipes. The account’s name is Cocktail Alchemists and they ran a competition last week, asking the participants to create an Ancient Rome cocktail. The creations they asked needed to include the lifestyle […]