Cocktails

Cocktail making can be appreciated by everyone from the beginner to the bar expert and with so many choices of cocktails on offer, you would be hard-pushed not to find satisfaction!

We hope you benefit from the extensive database of new and classic cocktails, the hints and tips we have made available and of course the ingredients and equipment with which to make them.

Mixologist of the Month - Jake Burger

""I started bartending in Leeds shortly after my 18th Birthday and was managing the bar within about 6 months. This was in the dark ages of the cocktail, it wasn't until I managed to blag myself into a job at The Townhouse in Leeds in around 1998 that the cocktail side of my career really took hold.""

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Filmed at the recent Boutique Bar Show, 2008 in London, expert Myles Cunliffe, gives a fascinating insight into molecular mixology. This is the expert practice of mixing drinks using the analysis and techniques found in science to understand and experiment with cocktail ingredients at a molecular level. Inspired by the practice of molecular gastronomy (which works in similar ways with food dishes), this practice has become a popular study of many mixologists. The purpose is to manipulate states of matter to create new flavours, feels, textures and visuals, that enhance the drink and make the drinker's experience more interesting. Watch to see Myles mix up a few on stage!
Basic Techniques:
There are many special techniques a bartender will use when professionally preparing cocktails.

Glossary:
The A-Z glossary of cocktail making to help you better understand the terms used throughout the site.
Measurements:
Use these measurement conversions to help you determine measurements in different units.

Essential Tools:
You needn't be a professional bartender to be able to mix cocktails, providing you use the appropriate tools for the job.
Garnishes:
Always use fresh, washed fruit. Fruit is not only a decoration, but will also affect the taste of the cocktail.
Glassware:
An extensive range of cocktail, wine, spirit and beer glassware for your pouring perfections.


Our Mixologists
March '12
Anthony Peart.
February '12
Colin Asare-Appiah.
January '12
Jody Monteith.
December '11
Mario Neziri.
November '11
Julien Lafond.
October '11
John Ennis.
September '11
Luis Simoes.
August '11
George Matzaridis.
July '11
Ago Perrone.
June '11
Gavin McGowan Madoo.
May '11
Tim Homewood.
April '11
Sam Kershaw.
March '11
Jill Saunders.
February '11
Andreas Tsanos.
January '11
Marian Beke.
December '10
Dimi Lezinska.
November '10
James Wynn-Williams.
October '10
Jack Rackham.
September '10
Ron Frith.
August '10
Erik Lorincz.
June '10
Giuseppe Gallo.
May '10
Sam Carter.
April '10
Adam Elmegirab.
March '10
Matthew Dakers.
February '10
Emily Williamson.
January '10
Mirko Falconi.
December 09
Stefano Cossio.
November 09
Patsy Christie.
October 09
Alex Kratena.
September 09
Paul Martin.
August 09
Sean Ware.
July 09
Leanne Davidson.
June 09
Duane Shepherd.
May 09
Stefanie Holt.
April 09
Jim Wrigley.
March 09
Papa Jules.
February 09
Zoran Peric.
January 09
Dale DeGroff.
December 08
Ben Reed.
November 08
Jamie Stephenson.
October 08
Alex Kammerling.
September 08
Ian Burrell.
August 08
Tony Conigliaro.
July 08
Alex Turner.
June 08
Richie Fawcett.
May 08
Greg Akoka.
April 08
Simon Difford.
March 08
Mickael Perron.
February 08
Andy Pearson.

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