Recipes & Mixers
Simple Syrup Substitutes: How to Adjust a Drink
Compare honey, agave, maple syrup and other simple syrup substitutes. Adjust sweetness, flavour and dilution without assuming every swap is…
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Recipes & Mixers
Honey Syrup for Cocktails: Ratio and Uses
Make honey syrup using a clear ratio by weight. Understand how dilution affects mixing, why honey types differ and how…
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Recipes & Mixers
Strawberry Syrup for Drinks
Make strawberry syrup from fruit, sugar and water. Follow a small metric batch, learn how straining changes texture and find…
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Recipes & Mixers
Vanilla Syrup for Drinks: A Simple Recipe
Make a small batch of vanilla simple syrup with metric measures. Learn when to add extract, how to adjust the…
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Bar Basics
How Long Does Prosecco Last? Opened and Unopened
Keep Prosecco fresh before and after opening. Learn about sparkling stoppers, fridge storage, fading fizz and why there is no…
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Bar Basics
Does Tequila Go Off? Looking After an Open Bottle
Store tequila upright, sealed and away from heat and light. Learn what changes after opening and why cream liqueurs need…
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Bar Basics
Does Gin Go Off? Storage Before and After Opening
Learn how to store opened and unopened gin, why flavour can fade, and why gin liqueurs, mixed drinks and homemade…
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Spirits
Does Tequila Have a Worm? The Myth Explained
The so-called tequila worm is associated with some mezcal bottles. Learn what it is, what researchers found and why it…
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Recipes & Mixers
Tequila Sunrise: Recipe and Layering Tips
Make a Tequila Sunrise with tequila, orange juice and grenadine. Follow the IBA measures and learn how to keep the…
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Recipes & Mixers
Tequila Cocktails: A Guide Beyond Shots
Compare three classic tequila cocktails by flavour and method. Find published Margarita and Paloma formulas plus our sourced Tequila Sunrise…
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Recipes & Mixers
Prosecco Cocktails: A Guide to Spritzes and Fruit Mixes
Choose a Prosecco cocktail by flavour and method. Compare the IBA Spritz and Bellini, understand sweetness and keep sparkling ingredients…
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Bar Basics
Which Glass Should You Use for Prosecco?
Compare tulip glasses, flutes, coupes and ordinary white-wine glasses for Prosecco, with practical tips on aroma, serving and cleaning.
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