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Focus: 18th Birthday Parties

Mai Tais? Martinis? MIXOLOGISTS? Sadly not in my day… I take a look at how 18th Birthday Parties have changed in the last decade – and why I wish I’d had the option of Social and Cocktail. I remember my … Continue

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Learn & Taste: Top Events at London Cocktail Week

I love London and I love cocktails so this week I couldn’t ask for more. London Cocktail Week takes place from the 7th to the 13th of October. When it was launched in 2010, London Cocktail Week was created as a … Continue

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A Guide to the Mojito Cocktail

If there is one cocktail to divide opinion, it is surely the omnipresent Mojito cocktail. Some say it is a pain in the arse to make, is too frequently made badly, and is the mascot for unadventurous drinkers everywhere. Others say it … Continue

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The Mojito Cocktail

The Mojito cocktail is a popular mixed drink which consists of 5 main ingredients: white rum, mint, sugar, lime juice and sparking water. The Mojito cocktail most probably originated in Cuba and,due to its simple but popular combination of refreshing … Continue

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May Poll – What is your favourite Cocktail Base Spirit?

Cocktails are sometimes categorised by their base spirit on menus or cocktail books. Vodka cocktails include classics such as the Moscow Mule and the White Russian whereas Rum Cocktails have brought us popular mixed drinks such as the Mojito and … Continue

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Interview with Jack Williams, Head of Mixology at Late Night London

Jack Williams, 25, has been working in the cocktail bars of London for over five years – and is now Head Mixologist at Late Night London, training the bar staff for the 52 bars and developing new menus and mixes. … Continue

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Cocktail Bar Review: Paramount, Aberdeen

Before we set foot in any bar, we tend to go online, read the menu and generally see if it’s worth checking out. Usually this system manages to weed out any poor bars, and sets the proper boozy establishments apart … Continue

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Overrated Cocktails

Every day at Social and Cocktail Towers we endeavour to bring you new & exciting things from the wonderful world of cocktails, including; cocktail recipes, news, reviews, cocktail bars & much more. We love to sing the praises of the many amazing cocktail … Continue

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The Runaway Popularity of the Mojito Cocktail

If you`re a bit of a web geek like me, you may not be shocked to learn that the term Mojito cocktail is by far the most frequently searched cocktail in Google. Although there exists no definitive guide to what exactly … Continue

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The Cocktails of 007

James Bond, everyone’s favourite international man of mystery, is as synonymous  for his love of a good cocktail as his Aston Martin, sharp tuxedos, womanising ways and license to kill. Indeed, the man who created the Bond character,author Ian Fleming, was well known … Continue

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What will you be drinking this Christmas?

It is that time of year again, the weather has turned, and the nights are getting darker, and in the blink of an eye Christmas and the festive period will be upon us all. As soon as Halloween, and bonfire … Continue

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Cocktails around the World

Cocktails are truly an international passion and famous cocktails around the world range from Brazilian cocktails like the Batida and the Caipirinha to cocktails from Peru such as the iconic Pisco Sour cocktail. Many globally recognised cocktails have their origins firmly rooted in … Continue

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Our “Quick Guide” to Rum & Rum Cocktails

Rum is a truly international spirit and creates some magical rum cocktails, including the Daiquiri, the Mai-Tai, the Cuba Libre, the Rum Swizzle and the El Presidente cocktail. Rum can be sipped, mixed or even dumped into a punch bowl as … Continue

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Are Mojitos the new Cosmopolitan?

The majority of cocktail bars, from New York to London and back to Toronto, would undoubtedly attest to the surge in popularity of the Mojito Cocktail over the last decade. The sweet, minty cocktail, a concoction of white rum, lime juice, … Continue

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Cocktail Bar Review: Whiski on the Mound, Edinburgh

Cocktails are the slow-food of the drinks world. You don’t just order them because you like the taste. You order cocktails because they are special, they have been made for you, and they should be a sip of luxury. Whiski … Continue

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