Get ready for an adventure to discover a dizzying array of carnival drinks drunk around the world. First stop: Venice. Venice and the Spritz For Italians (and many others), Venice is the carnival. Every year, for a week, the city is transformed into an extravagant masked ball. Venice carnival officially began in 1296, when an edict declared the day before the beginning of Lent a public holiday. The inspiration? The…
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Did you know that the 17th of January* is World Pizza Day? To celebrate, we asked our sommelier Matteo Cipollone (@enocracy) to recommend some fantastic wine pairings that will make a match made in heaven with your favourite pizzas: margheritas, marinara, veggie pizza, spicy pizza and much more. Let’s begin with some general rules of thumb when pairing pizza and wine. General rules for pairing pizza and wine Pairing wine…
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Tea, coffee, hot chocolate… there are countless ways to warm yourself up in the cold winter months. But personally, we prefer a little booze in our winter drinks. So let’s talk about mulled wine, the traditional winter warmer par excellence. The History of Mulled Wine Glühwein, vin chaud, mulled wine, glögg. Call it what you will, but it’s always the same: hot wine mixed with sugar and spices. As you…
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The scariest night of the year is fast approaching: Halloween! And how better to celebrate than with some creepy cocktails? If you want to bring something different to the table than the usual (and immortal) Bloody Mary, here are some very original Halloween cocktails. White Spider 🕷️ 2 parts vodka 2 parts white crème de menthe Ice In a shaker, add all the ingredients and stir for a few seconds.…
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Discover how Italy’s famous caffè corretto (literally “corrected coffee”) came to be, as well as uncovering some of the country’s many regional variations, tips for making your own at home, and much more in this whistle-stop tour through Italian coffee-spiking tradition. The Birth of Caffè Corretto The tradition of caffè corretto originated with the workers of northern Italy, in particular those in Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Lombardy and Valle D’Aosta. During…
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Every year, the Old Fashioned features on the list of the most popular cocktails in the world. This iconic apéritif cocktail has even given its name to the glass it’s served in – the Old Fashioned Glass. Read on to find out more about the history of the drink, how to make it, plus some fun facts to impress your friends. History of the Old Fashioned Towards the 1860s, complex…
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We’ve all heard of bourbon, and many of us enjoy its caramel, buttery, spicy and smoky flavour. But do we really know what it is? If someone asked you to tell the difference between bourbon and whisky, would you know the answer? In this article, we’ll get to grips with the basics of bourbon, including its characteristics, how and where it’s made, and the differences between whisky and bourbon. What’s…
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A family barbecue, a picnic, a house party with friends… What do they all have in common? Well, they’re all perfect opportunities to prepare a delicious sangria! Fresh and fruity, sangria is the perfect summer drink which can’t help but make us think of Spain, its beaches and la vida loca! Today we’ll explain how to make this classic Spanish cocktail so you can enjoy a taste of Spain without…
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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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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…