Are you interested in getting into the world of mixology, but feeling uncertain about the difference between liquor and liqueur? If so, you're not alone. With so many different types of alcohol to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to start. But don't worry, we're here to help. In this blog post, we'll break down the key differences between liquor and liqueur and give you a detailed look at the different types of ...
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The 11 Best Bar Carts That Help You Upgrade Your Home Bar
Home bars are awesome. There are no two ways about it. But, they’re either time-consuming or expensive to make. Let’s be honest, it’s normally both. So you’re stuck in that middle ground. You want a home bar but aren’t able to commit to a full construction project. Equally, you don’t want to just bung a load of bottles, glasses, and a shaker on a shelf or in a cupboard and call it a day. I hear you. Enter: the bar cart. A ...
The Best Cocktail Strainers for Home Mixologists (2023)
‘Martini. Shaken, not stirred.’ To most cocktail enthusiasts, the words of James Bond are borderline heresy. But they point towards a reality of being a bartender, whether professionally or just at home: you’re going to have to strain a lot of cocktails, regardless of whether you shake or stir them. So you can stick to making your classic gin martini in your stirring glass. But what if you’re making a ...
The 5 Best Muddlers for At-Home Mixologists
If you’re a cocktail fanatic, then a good bar muddler is a must-have. Sure, shaking and straining drinks is great, and so is using some extravagant fruity garnish. But if you want to really infuse your drink with herbal aromas and flavors, you’ll need a muddling tool. But don’t they all do the same thing? I hear you cry. Well, that would be true if you want the mint leaves and lime wedges to look like they’ve been hit by ...
The 8 Best Cocktail Books in 2023
Mixology is a fine art. It’s creative, precise, and very personal all at once. If you’re anything like me, then every time you’re at a nice bar watching the bartender serve up your favorite alcoholic drink, you’ll be lost for words watching all the mixes and flashy tricks. It can seem super daunting getting yourself into all of that jazz, but luckily there are a few handy books lying around in bookstores, and on the internet to help ...
The Best Online Mixology Classes For 2023
So, you’re thinking of taking a virtual mixology class. Maybe you’re a career professional looking to double your tips in no time by honing your skills. Or maybe you’re just a hobbyist wanting to knock your friends’ socks off with killer cocktails. Either way, you’re going to need a cracker of a cocktail course to get the blood pumping and the alcoholic juices flowing, and here at MixologyU, we’ve got the best pick of the ...
Mojito vs Margarita: The Best of the Central American Classics
We get it, when you sit down at a bar, you’re presented with a menu full of drinks, half of which you’ve never heard of and the other half you aren’t fully sure how they’re made. It’s confusing. Two of the most confusing are the Mojito and Margarita. Both are clear drinks, typically enjoyed in the summer months and both are garnished with lime. So they’re practically identical, right? Nope! The Margarita and Mojito are miles ...
Original Mai Tai Recipe
A staple in tiki and Hawaiin-themed bars across the world, the Mai Tai is an absolutely classic cocktail for that summertime swing. Over the years, many recipes have tweaked or sweetened the original, making it quite hard to find a proper recipe for the classic Mai Tai. That’s why we’re here! Let’s run through all the ingredients you’ll need to make a classic Mai Tai and then the best Mai Tai recipe so you can kickstart ...
Classic Mojito Recipe
Cuba. Just the word itself evokes images of cigars and old cars, salsa dances and revolutions, pastel buildings, and beautiful women. All of that is encapsulated in one drink: the Mojito. Unlike most cocktails, where you just have to find the right ingredients, shake them all up and strain them into the right glass, the Mojito is deceptively complex to get right. What appears to be such a simple drink actually ...
Classic Painkiller Recipe
A tropical twist on the classic Pina Colada, the Painkiller is as deceptive as it is delicious since it probably makes headaches worse rather than curing them. It’s not the most common drink, which can make it hard to find in bars and clubs, and not every bartender is going to know how to make them. So, to avoid any confusion, we’ve prepared a lovely little guide on how to master the Painkiller cocktail. Let’s jump right ...
