How To Polish a Plate with Giorgio Bargiani, Connaught Bar

Giorgio Bargiani, The Connaught Bar, London

What does it take to reach the job of your dreams? A whole lot of plate polishing, in the case of our guest today, Giorgio Bargiani, Head of Mixology at the one and only Connaught Bar in London. I met him more than three years ago, just as Lush Life launched, and I’ve wanted him

How to Make the Mint Julep

Woodford Reserve Mint Julep

And they’re off!  If you are hearing those words, you are definitely sipping a Mint Julep, the drink of choice at the Kentucky Derby. A classic Bourbon Cocktail and so easy with its combination of mint, sugar and Woodford Reserve Bourbon. Just make sure you have the signature silver Julep cup and loads of crushed

How to Make the Cocktail With Only Sparkling Water

Sparkling water cocktails

Only have sparkling water in house?  That is fine for these spirits – mix with soda water and you have one great drink so easily! Cocktails Made with Sparkling Water VITA Vodka Premium Mediterranean vodka, VITA, is the world’s first vodka specifically made to be mixed with water, for the perfect refreshing summer sip. The

How to Make Your Coffee Spiritual

Martin Hudàk, Sydney

Who knew that under that sharp white jacket and smooth persona, our guest today had a passion like no other – for coffee and coffee cocktails. Some would even call that passion – spiritual! Martin Hudák, Co-Founder of Maybe Sammy in Sydney and Global Coffee Ambassador of Mr. Black, kept this passion under wraps, until his

How to Set Up a Home Bar: Everything You Need to Get Started

Mailchimp Home Bar (1)

Sometimes you just need a drink. But after watching the wizards behind the bar at your local drinking establishment, how could you even compete? Setting up a home bar might seem like a daunting prospect. Do you really need six different spirits, three types of cocktail shaker and a collection of bitters you have no