Making and Drinking Cocktails

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Cocktails are back in vogue in the bars, restaurants and suburban homes of the British Isles. Gin and tonic, rum and coke, whisky and water all may do the job, but in their dull predictability they're being pushed aside in favour of the effervescent colour of the cocktail, with its alluring mix of sophistication, exoticism, and sheer tastiness.

April's Most Popular Articles...

Jelly Shots: In 1862 Jerry Thomas, in what is widely considered to be the world's first cocktail guide, "How to Mix Drinks", wrote, 'Many persons, particularly of the softer sex, have been… [22 views in Apr]
Cocktail Party Games: Party games: you either love them or hate them! And as you’re reading this page you probably love them! As we’re talking cocktail parties, we’re assuming you want… [20 views in Apr]
B & B Cocktail: Benedictine: Of course it all started with a monk. After all they've had a hand in the creation of many of our most popular spirits and liqueurs; Benedictine is no… [14 views in Apr]
How to Make a Vodka Martini: You'd think it should be very simple: a martini is a cocktail made with gin and vermouth; a vodka martini is a cocktail made with vodka and vermouth. But… [14 views in Apr]
White Russian: As with the Black Russian the White Russian is a classic that has been around since the Cold War era. The White Russian has been named not because it is a traditional Russian… [12 views in Apr]
Colour Theme - Blue Cocktails: Feeling blue? Then we have just the cocktail for you! The majority of blue cocktails get their colour from Blue Curaçao. Curaçao is an island in… [8 views in Apr]