Cocktails & mixed drinks

Patchanka

Adapted from a recipe created by Ilaria Bello at Talea Bar, Rome, Italy. (Ilaria's original recipe specifies Oscar.697 Rosso vermouth.)

Corpse Reviver No.4

Adapted from a recipe created in 2019 by Måns Dahlman at the Papillon Bar, Bank Hotel, Stockholm, Sweden. Måns' particularly specifies that his drink

My Top Ten by George Kakaji

George Kakaji, the bar manager from Vy NKPG in Sweden, compiles his best 10 signature cocktails, consisting of modern concoctions and innovative drinks.

Cocktail categories/families

The world of cocktails comprises numerous different cocktail families, each family having its own surname, distinctive traits, genetics and history. Some

Three of Strong

Adapted from a recipe created in 2019 by Dinos Constantinides at Lost + Found, Nicosia, Cyprus. Dinos original recipe calls for Grandpa's Lemonade made

Drink trends predicted

2019 was the year of gin, Porn Star Martinis, Espresso Martinis and overpriced soft drinks masquerading as spirits, but what trends will emerge or grow

Bartenders' guide to foraging: Herb bennet

The roots of herb bennet have a warm aroma of clove, a tropical spice often associated with Christmas – they're ideal for flavouring wintry liqueurs,

The 12 cocktails of Christmas Day

Christmas Day is a day like no other. As much a test of food and drink endurance as it is a day of celebration with friends and family.

Champagne Snowball

Deliciously silky, the Snowball cocktail was huge in the 1970s and is now enjoying a well-deserved renaissance. This champagne enhanced recipe is by yours

Oye Mi Canto (Hear My Song)

Adapted from a recipe created by Alex Kratena, London, England. Alex's original recipe calls for Del Maguey Chichicapa mezcal.

Dunkel & Stürmig

Created by Dirk Hany at Bar am Wasser, Zurich, Switzerland.

Candy cocktails

Cocktails are indulgent treats so it's fitting to garnish one treat with another. And whether they be candy, sweeties, confectionery, chews or chocolate

Mujer Negra

Adapted from a recipe created in 2019 by Ian Burrell, London, England.

Tootsie Roll

Adapted from a 2015 recipe created by Aisha Sharpe, New York City, USA. For non-USA readers, a Tootsie Roll is chocolate-flavoured caramel candy that's

Good Cork

Adapted from a recipe created by Phil Ward at Mayahuel, New York City, USA.

Grapefruit Drop Crusta

Created in October 2019 by yours truly (Simon Difford) at the Clocktower, Rye, Sussex, England.

Tears of Jungle Bird

Adapted from a recipe by David Hans at Three X Co. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. David's original recipe calls for 10ml Giffard Caribbean Pineapple liqueur and

Bartenders' guide to foraging: Flowering quince

Not many know that the hard, yellow fruits of the flowering quince, a popular garden shrub, make a fragrant ingredient. This edible ornamental brings an

Black Corn & Oil

Adapted from a recipe created in 2019 by Uwe Christiansen at Heart of St. Pauli in Hamburg, Germany.

Ginger 'Martini'

Created by yours truly (Simon Difford) at the Clocktower, Rye, East Sussex, England.