Did it ever occur to you to ask your friendly bartenders where they like to drink? Because you know they know the best places in town. Well, don’t worry, our guest has. And lucky for us, he’s sharing that info. Sam Gilani was making Sazeracs when he was at university – that should tell you that he was bound to become The London Boozehound. He is not only a journalist with a massive Instagram following but also the founder of the Bartender’s Edit – that list of every bartender’s favorite hangouts.  You’d be surprised what made the list, but I’m not going to tell you, Sam is. Watch it o ..read more

Tales of the Cocktail Foundation has annouced the Top Four finalists of each category, in addition to the recipients of the Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award, Timeless U.S. and International Awards, and the Tales Visionary Award. The awards categories spotlight a range of talent from bartenders, journalists, brand ambassadors, and industry luminaries, to brands and media, to ensure each aspect of the industry is represented and recognized for its incomparable contributions.  “It is with immense pleasure that we celebrate those propelling the cocktail industry forward and amplifying ..read more

Thomas Kochs, Managing Director of Corinthia London, and Salvatore Calabrese, ‘The Maestro,’ are thrilled to announce that the critically acclaimed ‘Velvet by Salvatore Calabrese’ has introduced an outdoor experience as ‘Velvet Alfresco with CAMPARI’ this summer. Launched on 19 June 2024, ‘Velvet Alfresco’ has been brought to life in partnership with CAMPARI, the iconic, Italian red spirit sitting at the heart of some of the world’s most famous cocktails, most notably the Negroni. Velvet Bar Manager, Christian Maspes and the CAMPARI team had great joy creating an amazing alfresco environment ..read more

Hackney-based neighbourhood cocktail bar, Equal Parts, launches its new menu on Sunday 23rd of June. The menu will shine light on the diversity of grapes-based liquors and wines from various regions including Porto, Cognac and Austria.  Bar owner and director, Michael Sager, who is also the founder of Sager + Wilde and Bruno, has collaborated closely with the Equal Parts’ new bar manager, Jamaïque Ardilouze, to develop the menu. Michael has injected his passion and years of experience in wine with Jamaïque’s gastronomical expertise and palate to create cocktails that are both complex yet ..read more

You have to love a bartender who would create a cocktail to “celebrate” a mugging – and such a refreshing cocktail at that! The East 8 Hold Up mixes vodka, Aperol, passionfruit, lime juice, and pineapple juice to create a modern classic! Originating in London, it was created by bartender Kevin Armstrong and here is how he described its origin, “The first aim was to put some cocktails on a new Milk & Honey menu that stylistically were served in a more traditional way but actually had real consumer appeal. All the previous menu writers had written old school menus just for the sak ..read more

The Bahama Mama cocktail is a vibrant blend of paradise in a glass. Picture the rich warmth of dark rum mingling with the tropical sweetness of coconut rum! Pineapple juice infuses a refreshing zing, while a touch of coffee liqueur adds a surprising depth. Don’t forget the coffee liqueur, adding a surprising depth and a hint of mocha richness! A splash of lemon juice cuts through the sweetness, bringing perfect balance. Served over ice and often garnished with a cherry and a pineapple wedge, this random set of ingredients transports you to a sunny beach with every sip. Print Bahama Mama The ..read more

Cocktails in the City is returning to Bedford Square Gardens for its Summer Series, kicking off with The Games Edition. Set against the backdrop of leafy Bloomsbury, the first event of the alfresco cocktail festival will bring together the cream of London’s bartending crop, who will be serving their signature cocktails (infused with a dash of spirited competition!) from Thursday 11th – to Saturday, the 13th of July. Come for the cocktails, stay for the games and celebrate the summer of sports in style as 20 of the capital’s best bars are warming up for the ultimate showdown in one beautiful g ..read more

Print Watermelon Margarita A watermelon twist on the classic cocktail recipe for the Margarita brings summer to any party! Course Cocktails Cuisine Mexican Keyword margarita Cook Time 7 minutes minutes Total Time 7 minutes minutes Servings 1 Calories 281kcal Author Susan Equipment Coupe Martini Glass, Set of 4 Hawthorne Cocktail Strainer Cocktail Jigger Boston Shaker Cocktail Ice Cube Tray Ingredients 2 oz tequila 1¼ cups watermelon juice  3/4 oz fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon chili powder, for rimming, optional 1 teaspoon salt for rimming, optional Instructions A ..read more

The Brandy Crusta is a classic New Orleans cocktail that is believed to have been created by Joseph Santini around 1850. A delightful combination of brandy, citrus, and sweetness, garnished with a distinctive sugared rim and a long lemon peel! It holds a significant place in cocktail history and is remembered thanks to David Wondrich, who revived it from the dead in his award-winning “Imbibe.” The drink’s name, “Crusta,” refers to the sugared rim of the glass, we think! Here is the recipe Print Brandy Crusta A delightful combination of brandy, citrus, and sweetness, garnished with a distinc ..read more

The Alaska Cocktail is a classic blending the juniper flavors of gin with the herbal notes of yellow Chartreuse. Served very cold – like the state!! Served in a Nick and Nora glass and garnished with a lemon twist, this simple, yet powerful, Pre-prohibition cocktail captures everything we think of as Alaskan – gin and chartreuse. Although, I say that tongue in cheek, no one knows how and where the Alaska cocktail came to be. It was thought of to have been conceived using Old Tom Gin, but it made the pages The Savoy Cocktail Book in 1930 as a London dry gin cocktail! Super easy to make, with on ..read more