Journal
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How to Create a Classic
There are no hard and fast rules to what makes a classic cocktail, unfortunately. You could argue that to earn ‘classic’ status, a cocktail needs to be on menus for a significant amount of time. But then, if you create an overnight success and it evaporates a year later, it can never earn the all-important mantel of ‘classic’. True classics have been around for decades, and so chances are, you may not live long enough to enjoy your own success.
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Douglas Ankrah
It’s been just over a month since we lost Douglas Ankrah; a man described as a 'pioneer' who was generous with time and friendship. Incredibly, it’s been nearly twenty years since he opened the beloved and much-missed LAB Bar (London Academy of Bartenders) in Soho, but its legendary legacy – and his – lives on.
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Agave Affection
The rise and rise of agave spirits, and the basic understanding most people have around Mexican food, makes the match of spirit and cuisine an easy win at the bar.
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London Cocktail Club
Last year, JJ Goodman celebrated a decade of shaking up the UK bar scene courtesy of his lively and legendary “London Cocktail Concept”
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The Last Drop
For those prepared to take the theatre of glassware and pouring to a new level, we introduce Last Drop’s “Penelope”.
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DEAD RABBIT
When it coms to creating the Worlds best bar, SEan Muldoon and Jack McGarry are well versed. Their New York venue Dead Rabbit has been named worlds best bar at the Worlds 50 Best Bars in 2016
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Distilled, the go-to platform for bartenders
Hey bartenders, here’s a quick one for you: where do you turn when you need a bit of guidance with the inevitable quirks that come with the job? You know, stuff like staffing, menu creation, advice with the best spirits best suited to particular cocktails, that kind of thing? Perhaps you have a mentor of sorts, someone whose knowledge and opinion never lets you down.
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Pre mixed Tail Cocktails
Starting in London 2010, Tails was born from a vision to make cocktails consistent, swift and accessible, with a mission to revolutionise the entire cocktail experience. We have dedicated many years to experimenting and innovating with premium spirits, liqueurs and the best cocktail ingredients.