Nielsen has declared innovative new Ready to Drink alcohol drinks (RTDs) will be “tomorrow’s off-premise growth driver” in the US, in a report that offers fascinating insights for the Australian market. Nielsen notes that while price is likely the most well-established purchase driver, convenience often runs a close second. “And from a retail perspective, it’s […]
Mixers
The Choc Mint Alexander Cocktail Recipe
The Choc Mint Alexander is a cognac based cocktail delivering a twist on the Brandy Alexander. This cocktail is built using GB Fookes Cognac, Crème de Cacao chocolate liqueur, Crème de menthe mint liqueur, cream and chocolate bitters. It is then shaken vigorously to blend all ingredients to give it a creamy and rich texture. Recipe: Glassware: Martini Glass Ingredients: […]
The Curious Trademark on The Dark ‘n’ Stormy®
How many cocktails do you know of which have their own trademark? The Dark ‘n’ Stormy®, that delicious combination of dark rum (the dark) and ginger beer (the stormy), is legally owned by Goslings Rum. Based in Bermuda, this centuries-old rum distributor was the first purveyor of alcoholic beverages on the island (and the first to make […]
My Bar Rules! How to Set-up a Winning Home Bar
Ok so we all like entertaining at home and we have probably pimped out our kitchen like Master Chef. But what about the liquid side of home entertainment? How do we become Master Mixologists? 1. Build a Bar! t’s not as hard as it sounds. Check out this video from Woodford Reserve on how to […]
Craft Spirits Demanding High Quality Mixers and Bitters
With the craft spirits industry booming in Australia, consumers are turning away from using the stereotypical mixers like Coca Cola and Standard tonic and moving towards adding craft mixers and bitters to their Old Fashioned or favourite Gin cocktail. Proof of this can be seen in the popularity of the East Imperial Tonic range along with […]