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An Imbiber’s Guide to Cocktail Kits

Imbibe Magazine

At-home bartenders are increasingly showing interest in taking their knowledge and skills beyond classic cocktails. Shaker & Spoon’s array of cocktail boxes, which can either be purchased as a gift or as part of a subscription, spotlight specific spirits, holidays, and guest bartenders. Saloon Box’s December box.

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14 things we discovered at Flauer Alassio 2025

The Cocktail Lovers

And while the emphasis at Flauer Alassio 2025 might appear to be on chefs, dishes and restaurants, this was the first year the event also welcomed in spirits, bars and bartenders to explore the increasingly important role edible flowers are playing in cocktails. Then Marco, my husband, wanted to try putting our begonias into a gin.

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Two gins, sake cocktails and Giulia Cuccurullo– new podcast!

The Cocktail Lovers

It’s World Gin Day on 8th June, so what better reason to crack open not one, but two bottles of tasty gins? Our first is Citadelle Rouge from France, the other is Garden Swift, a deliciously crafted gin lovingly made in the Cotswolds. The post Two gins, sake cocktails and Giulia Cuccurullo– new podcast!

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25 years of FUNKIN COCKTAILS

The Cocktail Lovers

These days, the FUNKIN COCKTAIL range includes a fine line in purées, syrups, liqueurs and mixers, all aimed with professional bartenders in mind. Launched last year the FUNKIN Heritage Competition invites bartenders around the country to conjure up a cocktail that honours the past while utilising modern ingredients and techniques.

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The Ultimate Guide for the Sober October Challenge

A Bar Above

I spoke with our resident bartender & Head of Education, Rob Harrah , and he gave me a few mocktail ideas he’s been playing around with for our upcoming Mocktails course. Chamomile & Tonic Inspired by the timeless Gin & Tonic , this version swaps out gin for a calming chamomile infusion.

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Pernod Ricard’s SIP advocacy programme launches in the UK

The Cocktail Lovers

UK bartenders, have you heard? Pernod Ricard’s SIP programme has bartenders’ backs But before getting on to the programme itself, the big question is, what exactly is SIP? A super cool advocacy programme has launched and it kicked off in fine style last month during London Cocktail Week.

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Win a trip to the Himalayas with Hapusa Gin’s Forager’s Championships

The Cocktail Lovers

Are you one of those creative bartenders who fall into the ‘I-come-up-with-my-best-ideas-at-the-last-minute-camp?’ Hapusa Gin are recruiting for their inaugural cocktail competition and you have just two, count them, two days to get your entries in. Then have we got a comp for you. This could be you! HOW DOES THE JUDGING PROCESS WORK?

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