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Measures and measuring
Measuring each ingredient accurately is essential to making consistently tasty cocktails so we present our recipes in ml, cl, and ounces. We've even developed...
Simon Difford
2nd June 2024 at 10:48
The amount to "top up with" varies by cocktail and is usually to fill to just under the brim of the glass. Since 2019, I have been stating volumes for all ingredients and I'm gradually updating all previously added cocktails. Is there a cocktail in particular you are referring to?
2nd June 2024 at 22:05
I was just wishing the other day that the recipes that say "Top up with" were more specific, so I'm glad to see you're slowly updating them. 3 that I've come across recently were: Blue Lagoon, Citrus Rum Cooler, & The Big Easy. Cheers!
3rd June 2024 at 05:35
I've added volumes to all three of the cocktails you mention.
2nd June 2024 at 11:54
Thank you for your swift response. I raised the question preparing an Apple spritz but I struggled with this question before, e.g. the royal mojito, Gin Buck. I understand the logic of the glass brim but that of course also depends on the volume of the ice in a mojito or buck. So, it’s great that you are updating. Given the number of entries that’s quite a job. I am struggling to make and enjoy all the cocktails in a 10-year plan with a pace of 365 cocktails a year. Also thank you for this great site that I am promoting a lot as the place to go for cocktails. Kind regards, Jock
6th June 2024 at 14:42
Agreed, I’m constantly in awe of the scale and comprehensiveness of the website for what is a family run business. Seems to be a true labour of love.
3rd June 2024 at 05:48
I've added volumes to the three cocktail you mention. Many thanks for your support.