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Cocktail Classes with Urban Bar - Classic Whisky Cocktails
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Cocktail Classes with Urban Bar - Classic Whisky Cocktails

So, you think you don’t like Whisky? These great whisky cocktails could change your mind if you give them a try.

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Cocktail Classes with Urban Bar - The World of Gin
By Rob Chant on

Cocktail Classes with Urban Bar - The World of Gin

Today, we’ll run you through three cocktails to have made our list. Hopefully, you’ll end up finding the perfect drink to order, serve, or make at home. 

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Sparkling wine
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Maximising Your Sparkling Wine Experience

We’ve teamed up with Amanda Barnes who, very graciously, is helping us bring you a fantastic selection of English sparkling wines for use across our online store. We thought we...

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7 Best Gin Glasses For Every Occasion
By Nick Andrews on

7 Best Gin Glasses For Every Occasion

Long gone are the days when the only way to enjoy gin was with bland tonic water and a shrivelled slice of lemon. As gin-mania continues to grip the globe, the...

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Neat, Up, Straight Up, or Straight? How to Serve Your Drinks
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Neat, Up, Straight Up, or Straight? How to Serve Your Drinks

There’s no denying that the world of mixology is full of jargon. If there’s one thing we mixologists know (aside from how to mix a perfect drink, of course), it’s...

What Are Cocktail Bitters and How Should You Use Them?
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What Are Cocktail Bitters and How Should You Use Them?

Bitters are one the lesser known sides to mixology, but an ingredient that’s essential to achieving many of the greatest drinks of all time.

Are 'Ready to Drink Cocktails' The Next Big Thing?
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Are 'Ready to Drink Cocktails' The Next Big Thing?

When you’re mixing yourself a drink at home, you don’t always want a simple G&T or Whiskey on the rocks; But, mustering up the motivation to create a full-on cocktail...

The Best Low-Sugar Cocktails
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The Best Low-Sugar Cocktails

To prove that cocktails can be just as good without sugar, we’ve put together some delicious recipes you need to try. With some clever tricks up our sleeves, these low-sugar...

5 Best Drinks to Make Using Tequila
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5 Best Drinks to Make Using Tequila

If your only experience with tequila is as a shot (accompanied by salt and lime, of course) it’s time to change that. Though this strong spirit has earned a reputation...

Have You Been Using Cocktail Ice Wrong?
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Have You Been Using Cocktail Ice Wrong?

To get you up to speed and ensure your boozy beverages are properly chilled, we’ve got everything you need to know about how to use ice in cocktails.

How to Style Your Vintage Drinks Trolley
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How to Style Your Vintage Drinks Trolley

From elegantly old-school to wonderfully contemporary, how you style your trolley is entirely up to you. But, to give you some inspiration to get started, we’ve put together some of...

What Does it Mean to Throw a Cocktail?
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What Does it Mean to Throw a Cocktail?

If you’ve ever heard the term “throwing a cocktail”, you might have envisioned a tequila sunrise being chucked at the wall or a margarita all over the floor. To quickly...