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When Beer Meets Bourbon: How to Make the Lager Whiskey Sour
The Whiskey Sour is a timeless cocktail, beloved for its balance of spirit, citrus, and sweetness, crowned with a velvety froth of egg white. But in today’s era of creative mixology, classics are meant to be reimagined. Enter the Lager Whiskey Sour - a twist that merges the malty bitterness of beer with the familiar structure of the sour, resulting in a drink that is complex, refreshing, and modern.


The Essential Guide to Bitters in Cocktails: A Comprehensive Exploration
Bitters are among the most indispensable yet often overlooked ingredients in the world of cocktails.


How to Clarify an Ingredient with Agar Agar
In the world of modern mixology, achieving crystal-clear flavors and pristine aesthetics is a high priority. Clarification is a technique th


Down to Earth: A Bold, Velvety Mocktail with Layers of Contrast
Inspired by Peter Gabriel’s moving track “Down to Earth”, this mocktail borrows more than just the name; it shares the same emotional register: grounded, rich in depth, and subtly uplifting.
The title plays on dual meanings: “Earth” refers not only to the song’s introspective tone but also to the drink’s earthy flavour profile, built around beetroot, sesame, and mint: ingredients that connect the drink to the soil, the senses, and something deeper than just refreshment.


The Art of Beer Cocktails: A Guide to Mixing Brews with Spirits
Beer is one of the oldest and most beloved alcoholic beverages in the world. But while most people enjoy it straight from the bottle or poured into a frosty pint glass, there’s an entire world of mixology waiting to be explored with beer as a key ingredient. From light and effervescent lagers to bold and complex stouts, beer brings depth, texture, and carbonation to cocktails in ways that traditional mixers simply can’t.


Honey: A Study of Flavor, Texture, and Terroir
In contemporary mixology, where ingredients are selected not merely for their sweetness but for their depth, provenance, and aromatic potential, honey has earned a place of prestige. Far beyond a simple sweetener, honey is a botanical expression of terroir, seasonality, and floral diversity. For the modern bartender, understanding the different types of honey and their sensory profiles is key to crafting thoughtful, balanced, and expressive cocktails.


Why the Pornstar Martini is More Than Just a Trendy Cocktail
The Pornstar Martini is one of the most iconic and celebrated cocktails in modern mixology. With its bold passion fruit flavor, elegant pres


Harry Craddock and the Golden Age of Cocktails
In the pantheon of bartending legends, few names resonate with the same reverence as Harry Craddock. A true icon of the pre-Prohibition and interwar cocktail scene, Craddock’s contributions continue to echo behind bars around the world. Known not only for his technical precision and showmanship but for the meticulous preservation of cocktail culture during its most precarious era, Craddock’s legacy is firmly etched into the foundations of modern mixology.


The Ultimate Pomelo Soda Recipe for High-End Cocktails
In the ever-evolving landscape of cocktail culture, house-made sodas are no longer just playful additions — they are the backbone of high-level zero-proof mixology and refined highball construction. Among these, pomelo soda stands out for its rare citrus complexity, delicate bitterness, and crystalline refreshment.
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