Wet, Dry, or Dirty: What’s your Martini?
The Martini is perhaps the most iconic cocktail in the world, and though it might look like a dainty drink, don’t be fooled; it certainly isn’t for the faint hearted. It has over 40 per cent hard spirit, and it will have you…
The Bluffer’s Guide to Gin
G for Juniper: At the base of it all, gin is a spirit distilled from grain – usually wheat, rye or barley. But what really makes a difference is the juniper berries. The base spirit is redistilled with these berries…
Barrel-Aged Cocktails: hit or miss?
My introduction to barrel-aged cocktails came early last year. The process, I was told, involved pre-mixing a cocktail in large quantities and ageing it in an oak barrel (like the ones used for whiskies and wine). Once out, the cocktails would…