Mojito
The most popular cocktail in the world right now. With it’s origins lying in the bars of Havana at the…
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This is a delicious and simple gin based cocktail, that has an added sweetness to it…certainly one for the ladies; ...
View ArticleDaiquiri
A fantastically light & refreshing rum number. This is such a simple drink to make and can be easily adapted…
View ArticleDry Martini
The most iconic cocktail of them all This is a drink that is all down to personal preferences, so that…
View ArticleLynchburg Lemonade
The best traditional lemonade EVER! As my good friend Jack Daniels is made in Lynchburg, Tennesse; they thought it would…
View ArticleCaipirinha
The national drink of Brazil, a perfect balance of Cacacha (a spirit that tastes somewhere between Rum & Tequila), lime…
View ArticleCosmopolitan
The cocktail that was make famous by the ladies of Sex and the City…they certainly had good taste. This is…
View ArticleGrapefruit Sour
One of my all time favourite cocktails…such a simple drink. The addition of Finlandia Grapefruit just takes this drink to…
View ArticleAccent Magazine - December Cocktail of the Month
Christmas cocktails p(large). CHRISTMAS IS fast approaching, so which spirit truly encapsulates this time of year? In the eyes…
View ArticleAsahi’s Rising Stars 2010 Competition
Are you aged under 30 and a top bartending talent? Then enter Asahi’s Rising Stars 2010 Competition Asahi is…
View ArticleLegends of Flair Interview - Christian Delpech
Hi again guys. I’m back, and this time I have been chatting with flairing LEGEND Christian Delpech. He is…
View ArticleAlong way to your lips - Andy Gemmell
Andy Gemmell is one of the worlds most respected Mixologists. He is now the Brand Mixology Manager for ‘Maxxium…
View ArticleJohn Collingwood ready to shake up training industry
Dec 14 2009 by Chris Knox, The Journal p(large). A YOUNG cocktail whiz has shaken up his career by…
View ArticleThe Spirit Millionaire's Club
The Drinks International Millionaires Club is an annual listing of distilled spirits brands with sales of a million 9-litre…
View ArticleJack Cain's 'Bitter & Twisted' Cocktail Competition
Bitter and Twisted h3. What’s it all about? Every year in March there is a Science Festival organised by…
View ArticleMines a Fragrantini - Emily Williamson
Emily Williamson from LOVE Drinks gives her wise words about how the drinks industry is going back to its…
View ArticleAccent Magazine - April's Cocktail of the Month
Mahiki Vanilla Island p(large). INGREDIENTS: Mahiki white rum 1/2 lime Handful of ice cubes Ginger beer Scoop of vanilla…
View ArticleMahiki Vanilla Island
Mahiki Rum is the brain child of Tiki Legend, Papa Jules. He has developed a fantastic range of rums, that…
View ArticleBitter and Twisted Results - Noel Jackson
Bitter and Twisted Results – Noel Jackson p(large). On February 25th in Newcastle, five of the best mixologists decended…
View ArticleMember of the Club? - Peter Holland
Member of the Club? p(large). We’re glad John has kindly given us the opportunity to use this fantastic website…
View ArticleMy White Lady - Dan Warner
My White Lady p(large). The White Lady has always been a very important drink for me, both during my…
View ArticleMagical Molecular Cocktails - Alexis Forsyth
Liquid nitrogen, calcium chloride, sodium alginate… You probably wouldn’t associate any of these with your average tipple around town, ...
View ArticleCompetition Sets Out to Find the Perfect Fusion
Two North East entrepreneurs are teaming up in the hunt to find the region’s perfect fusion of food and drink…
View ArticleAn introduction to Whisky
Whisky Whisky is such an amazing spirit, steeped in mystery and heritage. I thought that it would be only…
View ArticleSummerfield photography
Here at Want to impress, we aspire to work with the most talented & creative people, that can bring…
View ArticleA year on from Fusion
Last July Want to impress embarked on a truly monumental food & drink competition, Fusion Working in partnership with…
View ArticleShake instead of Sparkle?
This is a little piece I wrote for Wedding Sugar about cocktails at weddings and how they can be…
View ArticleCommercial genius or commercial suicide?
Once in a while a piece of drinks-related news is announced that truly does cause a stir and controversy…
View ArticleThe Humble Bartender
A few months ago I was working at the Hotel Du Vin in Newcastle, and a chap came into…
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