10 of the best Irish whiskey brands compared
We explore the best Irish Whiskey brands available to try, and answer the age old question: is it Whiskey or Whisky?
13 of the Best Bottled Cocktails Compared
Perfect for when you want a cocktail but can’t be doing with the hassle of sourcing ingredients. Check out our picks of the best bottled cocktails.
7 Easy Gin Cocktail Recipes
Gin is a great spirit for cocktails as it blends well with lots of different ingredients. Use these easy gin cocktail recipes to create delicious drinks.
9 Delicious Margarita Cocktail Recipes
The Cocktail Society guides you through the easiest Margarita cocktail recipes.
Which Scotch Whisky is Best? 8 Great Scotch Whisky Brands You Should Try
Not sure where to start with Whisky? Try these essential Scotch whisky brands
18 Easy Date Night Activities For Valentine’s Day
Take the stress out of organising date night activities with our Valentine’s Day guide
10 Best Cocktails for Valentine’s Day
These easy recipes will set the mood for any Valentine’s celebration. Learn the best cocktails for Valentine’s Day with The Cocktail Society.
What Is Mezcal? 7 Mezcal Brands To Try
The boom of agave-based spirits has led to the rise of Tequila, and the question “What is Mezcal?” We explore the lesser known agave-based spirit.
Introducing the UK’s first Christmas Dinner cocktails
We’ve created the taste of Christmas dinner in three delicious cocktails.
24 Wonderful Cocktail Gifts for Cocktail Lovers
Cocktail gifts are fast becoming one of the UK’s most popular gifting trends. Whether you’re struggling to find the perfect gift for the cocktail lover in your life, or simply looking for a fun gift option, our extensive list has you covered. We even have kits for corporate gift ideas. We’ve listed our favourite cocktail […]
The History of Cocktails
Advanced Mixology guide us through the history of the cocktail
5 Essential Products Your Home Bar Needs
5 essential products that your home bar needs to impress guests and give the best opportunity to mix your favourite cocktails at home!
The Best Cocktail Making Kits
Cocktails making kits are the new gifting trend that has taken the UK by storm and continues to grow. It’s easy to see the appeal, cocktail making kits (or Cocktail gift sets) are a great way to give a gift. The prices points are varied and affordable, they are fun and who wouldn’t want to […]
The Best Craft Beer Taprooms In The UK
Want to tap into some of the best craft beer taprooms in the UK? We don’t blame you. The UK is the crafty beer-lovers paradise and where better to enjoy these bevvies than with the experts, and surrounded by like-minded fans? That’s where taprooms come in. Unlike pubs – which serve a range of spirits, […]
What Are Aperitifs and Digestifs? Everything you need to know
If you’ve ever been glancing through the drinks menu in a restaurant – or have been in a traditional French/Italian restaurant – then chances are you’ve have thought the question “what are aperitifs and digestifs?” These terms will usually have their own section on the drinks menu, but they are not just to provide a […]
Five Easy Alcohol Only Cocktails For Home
Here at The Cocktail Society it’s our mission to make cocktail culture more accessible to the world, one cocktail at a time. So it’s no surprise we love alcohol only cocktails. They’re easy to make, don’t require a ton of ingredients, and if made right can taste amazing. Our team have put together a list […]
The Best Gifts For Whisky Lovers
Explore our list of unique whisky gifts below that’ll leave you wondering why you’re giving them away!
The Best Bars In Manchester
Manchester has long been known for its music culture and thriving nightlife scene. You’ll find it hard to walk down a street within the city centre without passing a large arena, music venue, bar, pub, club, restaurant, cafe or basically everything else in between! While music has always been at the forefront of the Manchester […]
How To Make A Killer Bloody Mary
Oh, the Bloody Mary….the cocktail of folklore and the world’s excuse to drink alcohol for breakfast. We wax lyrical about the Negroni here a lot, but we have got to say the Bloody Mary transcends the boundaries of the perfect cocktail. Its power lies in its ability to morph into a drink for any palate. […]
What is a Bar Spoon?
Anyone who has seen a Bond movie will have heard the phrase ‘Shaken or stirred’. As much as we might be tempted to order a shaken martini, most bartenders will recommend that they are far better stirred down. You also need to know how to stir cocktails properly. To do this you’ll need a decent […]
What Are Bitters?
What are bitters? We reveal all about this enigmatic cocktail ingredient. When it comes to cocktail mixology, the range of ingredients you can use are extensive. Even when setting up a simple home cocktail bar, there are still certain “categories” of ingredients that you’ll need and will include: Alcohol Spirits – these are the base […]
Easy Martini Recipes
There are few cocktails that demonstrate “classic” as much as a martini. Said to have been one of the first true cocktails, the martini dates back to the late 1800s and is a simple, yet elegant cocktail made with just two key ingredients, gin and vermouth. While the martini has been a globally popular drink […]
The Best Bars In Oxford
Though we ship our cocktails up and down the country, The Cocktail Society was born in Oxford. So it makes sense that we’d have the run down on the best bars in the area. After all our team have worked at a few of them, and sat on the other side of the bar at […]
What Are The Most Popular Cocktails?
Cocktails are gaining more and more popularity and more of us seem to be broadening our horizons to try our hands at cocktail making at home. And it’s never been easier – there are a huge amount of resources online from recipes to how-to videos as well as opportunities to take part in virtual and […]