Cocktails

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…

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…

Summer’s just around the corner and so is rosé season, kicking off on Saturday 12th June with National Rosé Day. With the arrival of longer days and warmer temperatures, a glass of fresh and fruity rosé has never been so appealing. But what about making some rosé wine cocktails? Get creative this summer with these four recipes to wow your friends and family at your next get-together. Rosé Vodka Ingredients:…

Love it or hate, this Saturday 22nd May the Eurovision Song Contest Final is returning to our screens after last year’s show was cancelled. But whether that inspires delight or dread, it’s practically impossible to escape Eurovision. Either way, a good drink will definitely make your night more enjoyable, or at the very least, bearable. That’s why Drinks&Co have put together a compilation of 5 Eurovision cocktails inspired by some…

Did you know that May 13th is World Cocktail Day? What better way to celebrate than by making some awesome cocktails?! Today we’re sharing three classic cocktail recipes revisited by the Drinks&Co bartenders! Very easy to make at home, they’re also available to take away in the Drinks&Co Concept Store in Paris! The Drinks&Co Negroni An Italian cocktail made with gin and Campari, this is the ideal apéritif! Slightly fruity…

Whether you’re into margaritas, mojitos, cosmopolitans or negronis, everyone loves a cocktail. When sipping your tipple of choice, it’s probably crossed your mind what cocktail actually means. Although we may never know the true origin of the word cocktail, we’re going to share the most plausible of many theories, and trust us, you’ll never look at a cocktail in the same way again. The Origin of the Word Cocktail To…

Did you know that May 4th is International Star Wars Day? To celebrate, we’re sharing 5 ‘Star Wars’ cocktails inspired by the hit film franchise. 1. Blue Milk This alcoholic blue milk cocktail is inspired by the blue bantha milk that Luke Skywalker drank on Tatooine in Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope.  Ingredients: 45 ml silver tequila. (We recommend Jose Cuervo Especial Silver) 30ml blue curaçao liqueur 15ml …

Did you know that April 30th is International Jazz Day? Let’s celebrate by taking some inspiration from New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz, and make the city’s official cocktail – The Sazerac. Never heard of it? Then let’s find out more in this quick guide. A bit of history Invented in the 19th century, the Sazerac is perhaps the oldest cocktail still popular in the United States, particularly in New…

It’s that time of year again when the stars come out to shine in their most dazzling outfits, sip champagne at decadent gala dinners and perfect their overdramatic acceptance speeches. Yep, you guessed it, it’s time for the Oscars. To celebrate in true Drinks&Co style, we’ve put together a compilation of 8 award-winning Oscar party cocktails inspired by this year’s nominees for Best Picture. So read on to find ideas…

Do you know the drink from Italy everyone’s talking about? Say hello to Malfy Gin’s high-quality drinks delighting gin lovers everywhere. Malfy Gin was founded in 1906 by the Vergnano family near Turin and is synonymous with delicious gin of the highest quality. The Malfy range includes four unique products made with the best local ingredients, including juniper from Tuscany, pink grapefruits and blood oranges from Sicily, and zingy lemons…