To celebrate National Tequila Day on July 24th, we’re sharing ten fun facts about the most popular Mexican spirit in the world. 1. Tequila is Always Mexican All the tequila that is drunk in the world – some 55 million litres per year – is produced in the area between the cities of Tequila and Guadalajara, an area covering a radius of only about 150 km. In fact, it can…
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While mezcal and tequila have many similarities, these agave-based Mexican spirits have several differences including their place of origin, production process and taste. Discover what differentiates mezcal vs. tequila in this short and informative article. You’ll be guaranteed to wow your friends and family with your drinks knowledge! Origin Mezcal can be produced in eight Mexican states, with the majority being produced in Oaxaca. In contrast, all the tequila that…
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Considered one of the most popular rum drinks, the Mai Tai is a cocktail with a rather high alcohol content. Invented in the United States, it became famous – indeed, legendary – thanks to the fashionable Tiki culture that swept through the 1930s and 1960s. History of the Mai Tai The Mai Tai was allegedly invented in 1944 at Trader Vic’s, one of the oldest and most famous Tiki Bars…
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Coinciding with this year’s Pride Month, Drinks&Co invited Ester Luna and Pablo Moyano (Spain’s Senior and Junior Brand Manager for Absolut Vodka), to tell us all about the Swedish vodka company’s exciting and innovative work advocating equality, diversity and free love. In this article, we’ll look at some of the many ways Absolut has shown a genuine commitment to defending the right to self-expression and to love who we choose,…
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Who doesn’t love a mojito? Minty, citrusy, sweet, refreshing and with a good kick of rum, mojitos are popular for a reason. While it seems like a simple cocktail – usually lime, sugar, mint and rum – nobody can agree on the best way to make it. Lemon or lime? White sugar or brown? Spearmint or peppermint? Sparkling water or tonic? And that’s not to mention the dizzying array of…
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Whenever drinks brands support social movements, the first thing we should always ask ourselves is whether the brands are showing a genuine interest in social change or whether they are just taking advantage of a cause to increase their profits. Today we’re presenting 3 drinks brands that show real support to the LGBTQ+ community. Fancy a gay drink? 😉 Then read on. Absolut Vodka – Gay since 1979 Absolut has…
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All rosé is sweet; rosé is cheap: it doesn’t pair with anything; rosé is only for women, or summer, or women in summer… The list of prejudices goes on. So in honour of International Rosé Day, we’re debunking the most common myths about rosé wine. It’s a New Trend Rosé production goes back millennia. Ancient Greek wine would have been much closer in appearance to today’s rosé wines than red,…
There are cocktails that take you travelling with their taste of faraway lands. Tiki drinks, for example, make us dream of the crystal-clear waters of Polynesia, the beaches of Hawaii and the relaxed atmosphere of the Caribbean. But how did these extremely colourful (and often extremely boozy) drinks come about? The Origin of Tiki Drinks Tiki Bars and Tiki Drinks became popular in the 1930s in the United States thanks…
This Pride Month, we’re sharing 5 original cocktails created by our bartenders at the Drinks&Co concept store in Paris. Each of these rainbow cocktails represents one of the colours of the rainbow flag. Get ready for some fun and surprising cocktails from our special Mirror Cocktail series as well as some classic cocktails revisited by our bartenders. A quick recap for those who have not yet heard of our original…
To celebrate World Lambrusco Day on June 21st, we’re inviting you to dip your toes into the world of this often misunderstood and underappreciated grape. Read on to learn more about the drink’s long history, its origin, main characteristics, and what it is that makes it so special. A Short Introduction to Lambrusco Lambrusco is a type of red grape originating from Italy in four areas in Emilia-Romagna and one…