If the 1980s and ’90s gave us excess, they also gave us a few cocktails that actually stuck around for good reason. The French Martini is one of them. Despite the name, it isn’t particularly French and it definitely isn’t a Martini in the classic sense, but that silky mix of vodka, raspberry, and pineapple
Alcohol-free cocktails have come a long way from sugary stand-ins and afterthoughts at the bar. Today, they are built with just as much care, using botanical spirits, fresh ingredients, and the same sense of balance that defines a great cocktail. The best ones are not trying to imitate anything. They simply stand on their own.
Beehive celebrates its mastery of blending in the exclusive Beehive XO Gold Edition. This delicate limited edition is contained in a radiant golden bottle – a visual tribute to the richness and timeless elegance of the brandy within. Composed of sweet, aged eaux-de-vie including a rare parcel distilled from Red Muscadel grapes, the bottling honors Beehive’s
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