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Cocktail Trends and Festive Serves

Customer expectations and choices are ever-changing in the fast-moving and dynamic world of hospitality. Keep up with popular cocktail trends to elevate the experiences your venue offers.

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Johnnie Walker Black Label: Festive Cocktails

Discover simple festive whisky cocktail recipes you can try out with Johnnie Walker Black Label.
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Lunar New Year Cocktails

How bartenders can celebrate Lunar New Year by integrating occasion-inspired cocktail offerings to delight their guests.
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Making the Most of the Festive Period

The festive season presents an opportunity to win new guests and showcase your venue. Learn how to make the most of the season to grow your sales
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Master Spicy Cocktails

From classic to innovative blends, discover expert tips and techniques to creating spicy cocktails, and exciting free recipes to heat up your menu.
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Merry Drinks: Perfect Holiday Cocktails

Holidays offer guests an opportunity to explore different drinks. Get inspired by the different cocktail recipes you can craft to elevate your venue experience.
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Modern Whisky Cocktails with Joe Schofield

Top bartender Joe explores modern whisky cocktails – using local ingredients; creating winning combinations with the kitchen; and gaining inspiration from around the globe.
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My Journey in the Indian Bar Industry

The Indian bar industry has grown over the years, and Yangdup Lama has witnessed it all. Dive into this piece as he shares his experiences, tips, and more!
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Nature-Inspired Summer Cocktails

Inspired by nature's harvest of raspberries, apricots and elderflowers, here are three perfect cocktails for guests to enjoy on those warm summer nights.
The Premium Drinks Trend

Premium Spirits to Boost Your Bar Profits

Take a deep dive into what premiumisation is, why it’s a current trend and learn techniques you can start implementing in your bar to boost your bottom line!
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Serving The Perfect Low Sugar Drinks

Learn how to serve low-sugar drink options without sacrificing your signature flavour.
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Simple Cocktails with Minimal Ingredients

A delicious and flavourful cocktail doesn’t need to be complicated. Learn how to make the perfect drink with just a few simple ingredients.
 Baileys Hot Chocolate Serve

Six Baileys Drinks to Serve at Christmas

 Use these quality recipes to get the most out of Baileys during the Christmas period.
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Stylish Cocktail Pairings for Father's Day

Designed by The Hawksmoor's Head Bar Tender, these cocktail pairing recipes will inspire and delight your guests for Father's Day.
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Sweet Creations for Your Bar Menu

Pick up great tips for incorporating sweet into your bar menu with delicious low-sugar alternatives and dessert-themed cocktail recipes.
Tequila cocktails to elevate your menu

Tequila Cocktails and Culture To Elevate Your Menu

Learn how to make tequila cocktails, packed full of taste and bold flavours. Taking inspiration from Mexican culture and how tequila is served locally.
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The Agave Spirits Surge

Explore the why agave spirits are trending and how to make the most of them in your bar.
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The Moscow Mule with a Twist

Bartending expert James Fowler offers new and exciting twists on the classic Moscow Mule.
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The Perfect White Lady Cocktail

Get to know the history and the craft of making one of the world’s most simple yet sophisticated gin serves, the White Lady cocktail.
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The Pursuit of Premium Cocktails

Learn simple techniques and recipes to create premium cocktails with award-winning bar owner Eve Green.
Baileys on the rocks accompanied by some chocolates sitting next to a bottle of Baileys.

The Ultimate After-Dinner Treat with Baileys

Discover our top three Baileys after-dinner serve recommendations that are easy to make and crowd-pleasers worldwide.
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Unforgettable Low & No Alcohol Cocktails

Dive into cocktail recipes, complimentary food pairings and menu tips to elevate your guest’s’ low and no-alcohol cocktail experience.
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Using Coffee in Cocktails

Coffee is an integral and increasingly sophisticated part of many people’s lives. Explore how incorporating it into cocktails adds variety and point of difference for your bar.
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Whisky Based Cocktails From Around The World

Discover some of the popular whisky cocktails across the globe that you can try in your venue today.
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Winter Cocktail Recipes To Impress Your Guests

Winter is the perfect time to be adventurous and to discover new cocktail recipes. Get inspired, embrace the season and deliver amazing experiences to your guests