February 16th is International Syrah Day! The perfect opportunity to take a closer look at this world-famous grape variety. The origins of Syrah  The origins of this grape variety, emblematic of the Rhône Valley, have long remained a mystery. But after exploring numerous hypotheses about its origin, such as Sicily, Syria, the city of Shiraz in Iran or a Greek island called Syros, a recent study has finally revealed the…

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and love is in the air. When we think of food and drinks with an aphrodisiac effect, oysters, champagne, chocolate and red wine immediately come to mind. But today we’d like to introduce you to a novel way of surprising your sweetheart – Valentine’s Day cocktails that will make their hearts race. Bay leaf is more than just a herb Did you know…

The times when champagne was a luxury good reserved for only the upper echelons of society are fortunately over. The myth that champagne tastes best with only the most exclusive delicacies such as oysters, foie gras or caviar is happily also long outdated. So in this article, we’re sharing five unconventional food pairings with champagne that really have that wow effect. So put your bottles on ice and let’s get…

Don’t leave your Valentine’s Day plans to the last minute. Whether you’re thinking of organising a romantic dinner at home, treating yourself, or want gift ideas for Valentine’s Day, Drinks&Co are here to help. Make the most of this romantic day and take the opportunity to surprise your partner. To that end, we’ve compiled these Valentine’s Day drinks ideas guaranteed to make anyone swoon. Valentine’s Day Gift Guide This 14th…

It’s official. NoLo (no or low alcohol) drinks are becoming increasingly popular. Consultancy IWSR forecasts global growth of 34% in the NoLo category by 2024. The Drinks Business, a publication specialising in the beverages sector, also provides data on this upward trend. At the end of 2021, it revealed that sales of non-alcoholic spirits in the UK increased by 91-106% in supermarkets such as Tesco and Sainsbury’s that year –…

Every January, the prestigious drinks magazine Drinks International publishes its Annual Brands Report, a comprehensive report on the best-selling drinks of the previous year. The list is compiled from detailed questionnaires based on purchasing habits and consumer behaviour sent to 100 bars around the world. On this occasion, bar owners, bartenders and managers from 36 countries were questioned, of which 40% were in Europe, mainly in France, Italy, the UK…