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Party Cocktails

Alan Diggory — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 09:10:21 +0000

Party Cocktails for Christmas and New Year The holiday season is the perfect time to indulge in festive cocktails that add a sparkle to your bar or restaurant’s Christmas and New Year vibe. Whether you’re hosting an intimate gathering or a grand New Year’s Eve bash the right cocktails can elevate your party atmosphere and […]

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The Origins of Gin

Alan Diggory — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 14:49:25 +0000

Gin, a distilled spirit flavoured predominantly with juniper berries, has a rich and storied history. Its origins trace back to 16th-century Europe, where it was first developed as a medicinal drink. The precursor to modern gin was “genever,” a malt wine-based spirit infused with juniper and other botanicals. Genever emerged in the Netherlands and Belgium […]

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Rum and the Caribbean

Alan Diggory — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 14:07:58 +0000

A short history of rum and the Caribbean Islands Rum is generally distilled from sugarcane by-products such as molasses or sugarcane juice and is deeply intertwined with the history, culture, and economy of the Caribbean islands. Often referred to as the “spirit of the Caribbean,” it reflects the region’s rich heritage and natural resources. The […]

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Top Ten Cocktails

Alan Diggory — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:13:09 +0000

It’s Saturday night and I’m sitting with family and friends in a very nice restaurant bar in the east of England. There are cocktails on offer, first class service and a lovely atmosphere. What’s not to like. And CS Drinks offers everything to the bar staff that they need to keep the party going with […]

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Cocktails in Literature

Alan Diggory — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 15:29:59 +0000

Cocktails have long played a significant role in literature, symbolizing sophistication, escape, or moral decay, depending on the context. From the 1920s onward, they often reflected the era’s cultural shifts and became iconic in the works of several prominent authors. In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby (1925), cocktails represent the extravagance and decadence of […]

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Let’s think about Christmas

Alan Diggory — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 10:26:39 +0000

As October comes upon us our thoughts turn to the changing weather – and inevitably towards Christmas. And as this is often the busiest time for bars and restaurants it’s good to plan ahead to make the most of the opportunities the festive season offers. So here are some ideas for your Christmas trade – […]

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Making a mocktail

Alan Diggory — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 06:32:10 +0000

Mocktails, or non-alcoholic cocktails, have gained immense popularity as more people seek flavourful alternatives to traditional drinks without suffering the effects of alcohol. These beverages are crafted with the same attention to detail as their alcoholic counterparts, combining various ingredients to create complex, refreshing, and exciting flavours. Post mix syrups are particularly well suited to […]

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Rum business

Alan Diggory — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 08:11:10 +0000

Rum-based cocktails are a diverse and flavourful contribution to the world of mixology, reflecting the versatility of rum as a spirit. Derived from sugarcane byproducts – like molasses or sugarcane juice – rum brings a rich, sweet, and often complex taste profile to cocktails. This makes it a perfect base for both classic and contemporary […]

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A Whisky Drink…

Alan Diggory — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 17:58:46 +0000

Whether it’s a single malt, a bourbon or an American rye, whisky is a versatile spirit, offering a rich and sophisticated palette of flavours that can be the basis for many cocktails. Here are five of the most popular: Old Fashioned The Old Fashioned is a classic whisky cocktail that dates back to the early […]

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Vodka First

Alan Diggory — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 09:16:39 +0000

Vodka, known for its smooth and versatile nature forming the foundation for many of the best and most beloved cocktails. Here are five of the best vodka-based cocktails that showcase its adaptability and appeal. Moscow Mule A classic, the Moscow Mule combines vodka with ginger beer and lime juice, usually served in a copper mug […]

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