Cocktails

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…

For those who don’t know it, Hugo is the most popular apéritif cocktail in Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy. It is also very popular in all of northeastern Italy and in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Fresh, light and floral, it’s the perfect cocktail to welcome spring! History of the Hugo Cocktail According to various drinks magazines, Hugo has a relatively recent history. It was invented in 2005 by Roland Gruber, a barman…

It’s slowly getting warmer outside again and the first rays of sunshine make you want to enjoy fruity-fresh cocktails and long drinks to the full! If you’re looking for creative cocktail ideas, you’ve come to the right place. We’re sharing 3 spring cocktails that are incredibly refreshing and big on taste. What’s more, these drinks can be conjured up in no time with just a few ingredients. And of course,…

The one from your aunt, the one from your neighbour, the from your friend who had too many… Does your house feel like Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory these days? If you don’t know what to do with all the Easter eggs you’ve received (and those you will receive), here’s an idea to repurpose them: prepare an excellent homemade chocolate liqueur! And because we know that even with chocolate it’s hard…

Spring has officially arrived and that can only mean one thing – rosé season has started. It’s admittedly still too cold outside, but there’s nothing like the promise of that first picnic or barbecue with friends to get you preemptively cracking out the rosé. But in all the excitement, it’s easy to knock back the wine like it’s juice. That’s why rosé lemonade will be your new favourite drink. Lower…

St. Patrick’s Day is almost here! This is a great opportunity to make an Irish Coffee, the Irish cocktail par excellence. Cédric, one of our bartenders at the Drinks&Co concept store in Paris, offers you an exclusive version: easy to make at home, tasty and original! A Unique Irish Coffee Irish Coffee doesn’t have to be made with whiskey. Sacrilege? Well, no. Cédric suggests replacing whiskey with poitín, an Irish…

If you enjoy bitter drinks like americanos, negronis, and Aperol spritz, then you’ll LOVE the Bicyclette! This super simple cocktail doesn’t need a cocktail shaker or lots of unusual ingredients, just some Campari, white wine, lemon, and ice. This incredibly quaffable apéritif dates back to 1930s Italy and can be called the “Bicyclette”or “Bicicletta”, meaning “bicycle” in French and Italian. The name was apparently inspired by the sight of elderly…

Did you know that 7th March is Plant Power Day? This annual celebration of all things plants raises awareness of the benefits of plant-based vegetarian and vegan diets. Plant Power Day aims to help everyday people add healthy, plant-based foods to their diets. One easy way to get started is to swap and substitute. Choose one of your favourite recipes, identify the animal products, and simply swap these out for…