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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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

Still looking for the perfect gift for your dad this Father’s Day? Then read on to discover our compilation of Father’s Day drinks for every personality. Wine for Demanding and Mature Fathers People who drink wine tend to be practical and sensible. They like routine and are disciplined. They’re demanding and mature. If your father is interested in quality above all else, likes to have clear goals in all aspects…

No, wines don’t just age in dark cellars. Some wineries prefer to have their wine aged underwater, directly in the sea, where the environmental conditions seem to be better for maintaining the wine’s characteristics. And the reasons, if you think about it, are quite clear: no oxygen, no light, constant temperature, and stillness. You couldn’t ask for a better way to age your wine in peace and quiet! How Did…

Climate change inevitably has an impact on the world of wine. Damage caused by rising temperatures, loss of soil fertility and the disruption of ecosystems are just some of the problems facing winemakers. On World Environment Day 2021 we want to look at the changes ahead for winemaking, and how climate change will create new regions that will benefit from global warming and, conversely, how it may negatively impact regions…