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It's original, it's authentic and it identifies who you are. Just like your scrawl on the bottom of the cheque, a signature cocktail can set you apart from everybody else. Get a signature cocktail right and it can speak volumes. But how do you go about making one or even deciding what your signature cocktail should be?

All top restaurants make recommendations on which wines go with each dish on their menu, and most wine bottles provide suggestions for food to accompany that wine.
But what about cocktails? You may be surprised to learn there's more to mixed drinks than aperitifs and digestifs!

If you want to be part of 2018’s biggest trend then you need to turn eco-warrior.
One in three consumers now prefer eco-friendly options. And the hospitality industry is no stranger to this demand, with many bars becoming more eco-friendly. Here are our top sustainability tips for bars.

A bar’s style is as important as its cocktails. Just like selling a house: your customer is forming opinions of your bar before they’ve even walked in the door, and first impressions count.

When so much of a good cocktail experience comes from the presentation and aesthetics of the cocktail itself, and the bar too, you don't want to risk your business on a lewd-looking, off-putting pourer cover.

But why garnish? Some call it the “subingredient’ of a cocktail, some say it creates the initial aroma, which plays on the senses, some say it adds panache and character, and some even say it’s the bartender’s signature on the cocktail…

Would you know where to start with a home bar? Those embarking on their cocktail journey might be a little unsure what, of all the bar tools, they should focus on to kick start their home bar. 

Well, we’re here to help with our guide to home bar essentials.

There's been a boom in bitters in recent years, not only in sales, but also in availability and diversity, with more and more craft bitters available. But what are bitters? Why are they so important? And where do you start with them in your bar?

Ben Davidson's recipe uses local flavours, including coffee vodka, to give a twist to the traditional Moscow Mule.

Cocktail making has become a fascination, a passion and, for many, a pretty serious obsession. As a result, bartending is no longer a stopgap job, or a university rent subsidiser, it's a profession.

Bartenders are the industry professionals and it is essential they’re at the top of their game. They must be absolute experts in their arena – it’s vital they are not only highly skilled but highly trained.

A school of bartending exists where detail is everything. A school where precision and performance are the essence of cocktail making… think tea ceremonies, think sushi, think Japanese bartending.

Ben Davidson's twist on the Tom Collins, swaps out the usual gin for Saké.