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…
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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…
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Would you like to offer your guests something special for Christmas this year? If you’re bored of sparkling wine and Champagne, we suggest trying these three Christmas cocktails that would make even the Grinch smile. White Christmas Margarita This Christmasy take on the classic Mexican cocktail is sure to get everyone in the party mood. Ingredients: 45ml tequila blanco 15ml Cointreau 30ml coconut milk 15ml freshly squeezed lime juice 15ml…
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Snowflakes falling from the sky, an open fire crackling, the scent of pine: the month of December is probably the most romantic and cosy of them all. And to sweeten your festive season even more, we’ve compiled six delicious recipes for hot cocktails! (All measurements are for one serving. These hot cocktails are also delicious without alcohol if you’d prefer a booze-free alternative.) Hot Chocolate with Salted Caramel and Vodka…
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Sherry’s enormous diversity of styles, flavours and aromas provides endless creative possibilities for bartenders all over the world. Fortified wines – both dry and sweet – grown near the city of Jerez de la Frontera in Andalusia, Spain, have been used in Sherry cocktails since the 19th century. In fact, the Sherry Cobbler is believed to be one of the most popular cocktails of the early 20th century, according to…
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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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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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You don’t even need to pack your bags or grab your passport! Today we’re taking you around the world with these exotic cocktails! Ti-punch or a Caribbean Twist Some of the most exotic cocktails are actually the easiest to make. This cocktail is fresh, citrusy, and won’t take you more than five minutes to make. Plus, it’s made directly in the glass and only needs a handful of ingredients that…
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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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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…