Halloween 2026 – Orange Blood
When it comes to holiday-themed cocktails, I usually come underprepared. This time, I threw some ingredients together the day before Halloween and poured the mixture into a pumpkin-shaped mug.
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Summer Drink 2026 – Oslo Mule
Aquavit is still a rather underrated ingredient. Of course, you should enjoy caraway, but if you do, you can use it to replace the base spirit in all sorts of classic cocktails. One example is the Oslo Mule, which is a twist on the Moscow Mule.
Tribute to a King – Paul Bara Brut Reserve
This is actually the last drink I mixed in our old apartment. Yet, I was not happy with the pictures I took in a hurry. So, I remixed the drink and also used the chance to present you a tasty champagne.
Dry January 2024 – Storm in a Teacup
A few years back, I would not have believed that there is a big market for non-alcoholic ‘spirits’. Yet, now you can find a great variety out there. However, I asked myself if you could come up with something similar at home. You can find the results and a delicious no-ABV drink below.
Homebar Awards 11/22 – Black Crow
The November challenge for the Homebar Awards is all about Sherry Cobblers! Especially, when from 7th to 11th of November it is sherry week. I was quite happy with this rather underrated drink and not just because I have a number of open bottles. So, I went for an even more underrated sherry – Palo […]
Holyfields, – Quarantini Winter Gin
After already releasing three different products in one and a half years, the folks behind Quarantini have launched their third gin. Obviously, there is no better time for their Winter Gin. On top of that, the gin combines the familiar papaya forward taste with seasonal spices. Quarantini also recently changed their good cause from supporting […]
Apples – Tinnauer Apfelstrudellikör
I guess it is kind of a new trend to come up with cake or dessert flavoured liqueurs. In this case, I got a surprise sample of apple strudel liqueur from the Tinnauer Distillery. Inspired by a drink from Cocktailbart, I decided to mix up an apple flavoured sour style cocktail.
The Naked Ape – Smuggler’s Cove Book
I have a lot of cocktail books in my collection and they are a great source of inspiration. However, the problem is that I rarely make drinks from them. Sure, I flip through the book when I a new one and I always notice interesting recipe. Yet, I already have such a long list of […]
Sound & Colour – Adriatico Roasted Almonds
Of course, there are a lot of Amarettos out there. After all, it probably is the Italian liqueur. However, most of them are overpowered by marzipan notes. In the case of the Adriatico Roasted Almond, things look a bit different. This modern approach to amaretto only uses natural ingredients and less sugar than others.
What A Day – Esprit de Figues
Another idea I had for a cocktail using the Seamaster Rum revolved around a fig liqueur. While this might not be the most common fruit liqueur on the market, it certainly is intriguing. Apart from that, the Esprit de Figues uses natural ingredients and just seems perfect for creating cocktails with it.