Cocktail Bar Review: Strata, Glasgow

Ideally situated in Glasgow’s bustling city centre, my friends and I went along on a Wednesday evening around 8 o’clock. Strata is a chilled hub for enjoying post- shopping or after work cocktails. I liked the feel of the bar as it was very welcoming and a pleasant break from the busy streets nearby. Strata […]

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 the Daiquiri. We`d love to know which type of base-spirit you like your cocktails made […]

Cuban Cocktails – Cocktails from around the World

Cuban cocktails are predominantly cocktails with rum and citrus juice with some, such as the Mojito and the Daiquiri, now popular throughout the world. The fact that Cuban cocktails are nearly all rum based should come as no surprise due to Cuba`s strong association with the spirit. Cuba is sometimes called the “Isle of Rum” […]

Belfast Cocktail Bars

Belfast Cocktail Bars have slowly but surely been making a impressive name for themselves, with the launch of some outstanding cocktail bars such as Love & Death Inc, SHUBAR and Lily`s over the last decade. Belfast is also home to The Bar at the Merchant Hotel which is widely regarded as serving some of the most consistently excellent […]

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 the centre-piece for any party. The exact origins of rum are disputed, however, its generally conceded […]