cato, Covent Garden’s newest cocktail bar, is bringing the Kentucky Derby to London with an exclusive late-night viewing party on Saturday 2 May. cato’s ground-floor bar, known as the House of Julep, will take guests track-side with the race televised live from Louisville. Limited to just 20 tickets, mirroring the number of horses in the
The Paper Plane is one of those rare modern cocktails that already feels like it has always been around. Created in the early 2000s by Sam Ross, it takes the equal-parts simplicity of a Last Word or a Corpse Reviver and gives it a warmer, more contemporary edge with bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, and lemon
The Whiskey Sour is one of those cocktails that feels simple until you start paying attention. Whiskey, citrus, and sugar should not be complicated, yet when the balance is right, it becomes something far more than the sum of its parts. It is also one of the most adaptable templates in the cocktail world, which
Italian cocktails have a way of making life feel just a little more effortless, but always chic. Their drinks are rarely complicated, often built around a handful of excellent ingredients! From bitter aperitivos to sparkling spritzes, these drinks have shaped the way the world drinks far more than they are often given credit for. Of
The spritz is one of those drinks that manages to feel easy and glamorous at the same time. It asks very little of you beyond something sparkling, something flavorful, plenty of ice, and the good sense to drink it before dinner drifts into the rest of the evening. That is probably why the spritz has
The Campari Shakerato is one of the simplest and smartest drinks to come out of Italy. No bubbles, no citrus, just Campari shaken hard with ice until it turns icy cold and slightly frothy. It is closer to an espresso ritual than a cocktail, quick, sharp, and very satisfying. You will find it all over
Cynar is one of those bottles that quietly sits on a back bar until someone finally tries it and wonders why it took so long. Made from artichokes and a blend of herbs, it brings a darker, more savory bitterness that gives the spritz a completely different personality. While not as famous as Aperol or
The Campari Spritz is what happens when the Aperol Spritz seems a bit sweet. It keeps the same easy, sparkling structure but swaps sweetness for a more assertive bitterness that feels properly Italian. This is the drink for when you want your aperitivo to have a bit more bite. Campari has been part of Italian
You just can’t help falling in love with a town that gave us both the King of Rock n Roll and the Queen Bee. This episode brings us the delights that can only be found in Tupelo, Mississippi. Sponsored by Tupelo CVB, we’re diving into the history, restaurants, drinks, and experiences that make Tupelo on
Whiskey drinkers can be a stubborn lot, and I say that with affection. Once someone finds their house pour and their preferred serve, they can happily stay there for years. That is lovely for loyalty, less lovely for adventure. The good news is that whiskey happens to be one of the best spirits for branching