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Gin Cocktails: The Great Classics and Summer Favourites

How many times have we sat at the bar and heard someone order a Vodka Lemon, or a Cuba Libre? Vodka, rum, whisky, these are the spirits traditionally associated with cocktails. This article, however, is for those of you who are devoted to a spirit of an altogether more divine fragrance. Obtained from the distillation […]

Spritz: The Italian Aperitivo Trend Taking Over the World

Introduction Italy is a country known the world over for many of its inventions and for what we commonly call Made in Italy, but surely the greatest legacy Italians offer the world lies in Food & Beverage. Ours is a millennial tradition bound to fine food and “drinking well,” so much so that many of […]

Gin Basil Smash: Recipe, History and the Modern Gin Cocktail

The Gin Basil Smash, compared with more established cocktails such as the Negroni and the Gin and Tonic, has behind it a far more recent story, dating back less than twenty years. It was 10 July 2008 when bartender Jorg Meyer, while working at Le Lion Bar de Paris in Hamburg, invented a drink of […]

Collins Cocktail: Recipe, History and Refreshing Variations

If you are looking for a cocktail that is thirst-quenching, refreshing and full of flavour, the Collins gin and soda is the perfect choice. This alcoholic drink has a long history and remains one of the most popular cocktails worldwide. Its delicate, refreshing taste, combined with ease of preparation, makes it an excellent choice for […]

Gin and Tonic: From Medicine to the World’s Most Popular Drink

For years one of the most consumed and mixed drinks in the world, the Gin and Tonic has a history rooted in eighteenth-century India. In that period the country, under British dominion, suffered greatly from the spread of malaria, a disease that could only be treated with medicinal herbs. In 1650 at the University of […]

Gin Fizz: History, Recipe and How to Make the Perfect Cocktail

This cocktail is over three hundred years old and its origins are closely intertwined with those of the Gin and Tonic. The Gin Fizz recipe appears to date back, in fact, to 1750. During this period, British Naval officers had taken to using gin to combat fever contracted in the colonies. Voyages at sea were […]

Martini Cocktail: History, Original Recipe and Variations

This article is dedicated to the Martini cocktail, a drink that represents the very essence of the cocktail world. The Martini exemplifies the art of mixing at its most refined. Indeed, the Martini, one of the most beloved and renowned drinks in the world, combines gin and vermouth in a simple yet elegant manner, accompanied […]

Sustainability in Craft Spirits: A Green Approach to Distillation

Introduction The defining word of our era is sustainability. Even in the spirits sector, an industry traditionally rooted in agricultural and artisan culture, the challenge lies in reconciling tradition with environmental stewardship. Distilleries no longer simply produce spirits: today they generate clean energy, repurpose by-products, and champion a model of circular economy. The First Sustainability […]