Trends & Inspiration

SENSORY COCKTAILS WITH THOMAS ASKE

SENSORY COCKTAILS WITH THOMAS ASKE

Forget your cocktails just tasting great, what about sounding, smelling and looking amazing as well! Thomas Aske, from the Fluid Movement consultancy, shares his thoughts on creating modern sensory cocktails that will give your customers that wow experience. 

BEHIND THE LIQUID: A GIN TO FULFIL THE SENSES

BEHIND THE LIQUID: A GIN TO FULFIL THE SENSES

Imagine you created a gin nearly 190 years ago and this year it as voted once again as the bartender’s favourite gin, (you would be pretty chuffed we’re sure). Well that’s the real story of Charles Tanqueray – but who was he really and how did he create this unmistakable gin?

THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF COLOMBIA’S WORLD CLASS WINNER

THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF COLOMBIA’S WORLD CLASS WINNER

Winner of World Class Colombia 2018, Juan David Zapata, takes us through his fascinating story – from growing up on Comuna 13, one of the most dangerous areas of Colombia in the 1980s and 1990s, to representing his country in the 2018 World Class Bartender of the Year competition Juan David gives his top tips for pushing your career forward and making sure you reach the top just like him!

SINGLE MALTS – A WORLD TO EXPLORE

SINGLE MALTS – A WORLD TO EXPLORE

Do you use single malts in your bar? Well if not you are missing out on a world of flavour to explore in your creations. Diageo Single Malts Ambassador Donald Colville gives us a guided tour into the realm of single malts, giving top tips along the way about how to use these incredible flavours in your bar, including some special Game of Thrones recipes!

LESS IS MORE – THE ART OF SIMPLICTY IN BARS

LESS IS MORE – THE ART OF SIMPLICTY IN BARS

Less is more; a philosophy increasingly gaining traction across the global bar industry, the days of ornate, overelaborate drinks and ostentatious service are being phased out for quality drinks and service with an onus on getting back to basics. 

WORLD CLASS TIPS ON COMPETITIONS, INTERVIEWS AND CAREER GROWTH

WORLD CLASS TIPS ON COMPETITIONS, INTERVIEWS AND CAREER GROWTH

The career of the modern bartender has changed massively in the past decade. The growth of cocktail consumption and input from brands means there is now a vastly different landscape to grow careers in the industry.

MAKING THE MOST OF SEASONAL INGREDIENTS WITH LAUREN MOTE

MAKING THE MOST OF SEASONAL INGREDIENTS WITH LAUREN MOTE

After 20 years behind the bar, Diageo’s Global Cocktailian and co-owner of Bittered Sling is well experienced when it comes to sourcing ingredients and she takes us through her favourite ways to squeeze the most out of seasonal ingredients.

BEHIND THE GATES OF THE GUINNESS OPEN HOUSE BREWERY

BEHIND THE GATES OF THE GUINNESS OPEN HOUSE BREWERY

With interest in craft beer growing every year, brewer Aisling Ryan gives us a look behind the scenes at the creative world of the Guinness Open Gate Brewery. From coming up with new and innovative craft beers to what she sees as the next trend in beer, join us as we step behind the gates of this experimental brewery in the heart of Dublin.

AFTER-DINNER COCKTAILS

AFTER-DINNER COCKTAILS

A former pastry chef and owner/ chief drink slinger at Queen’s Park in Alabama, Laura Newman is just about the perfect person you’d want to fix you a drink after dinner. We caught up with Laura to get her top tips on how to create the perfect digestifs to delight your customers.

THE STORY BEHIND THE MOJITO

THE STORY BEHIND THE MOJITO

A drink that has navigated the peaks and troughs of fads and trends for decades, championing flavour and fresh ingredients and introducing countless drinkers to the world of cocktails; the Mojito has earned its legendary status. 

THE BE(GIN)NING OF GORDON'S

THE BE(GIN)NING OF GORDON'S

Gordon’s is the world’s number one best-selling gin but how did a Londoner with Scottish roots and impeccably high standards kick off a global gin revolution amidst London’s ‘Gin Craze’ over 250 years ago?

THE STORY BEHIND THE ESPRESSO MARTINI

THE STORY BEHIND THE ESPRESSO MARTINI

With a history that’s almost as rich as the drink itself, the espresso martini is a staple on any cocktail menu worth its salt. Terry Cashman, London bartender and Project Manager at specialist drinks agency, Sweet & Chilli, dives into the story behind this modern classic and reveals his golden rules for the perfect serve.