Muddling means pummelling fruits, herbs, and/or spices with a muddler (a blunt tool similar to a pestle) to crush them and release their flavour. You can also use a rolling pin. Just as you would use ...

The flavour of bacon is infused into spirits by a process known as 'fat-washing'. To do this, first cook six rashers of bacon in a frying pan. Remove the bacon (enjoy by eating) but save the rendered ...

Be aware of allergens in cocktail ingredients and ask guests if they have any food allergies. While it may be obvious... Absinthe is a most unusual cocktail ingredient as it's the main base spirit in ...

*Savoia mix = Savoia Americano, Pimm's No. 1, Cardenal Mendoza cooked sous vide for 3 hours at 60°C with fresh strawberries. The creator says: "The Principe di Savoia is one of our signature cocktails ...

Positioned as a mid-point between Italian bitters liqueurs and rosso vermouths, Savoia Americano is a bittersweet (amaro dolce) vino aperitivo made with Savoia Orancio is a delicately bittersweet ...

Savoia Americano and Savoia Orancio can be found in bars around the world, including those highlighted on our map below which have entered their cocktail into the Spirit of Savoia competition. Find ...

When a cocktail recipe calls for you to 'blend with ice', place all ingredients and ice into a blender and blend until a smooth, even consistency is achieved. Ideally, you should use crushed ice, as ...

As Stuart Hudson says, "Throwing is incredibly easy - if you can catch a ball you'll be able to throw. It's physically gentle, balletic and elegant, and while shaking causes injuries and is tough on ...