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How to Shake a Cocktail Like a Professional
Did you know that there’s a right and wrong way to shake a cocktail? Just throwing the shaker over your shoulder and hoping for the best definitely isn’t the right...
How to Stir Your Cocktails to Perfection
Shaking, throwing, fixing: the terms to describe mixing a drink can often sound more like an odd sporting event than the method of creating a beautiful cocktail. Why would you...
When and Why Would You "Build" a Cocktail?
Our team at UrbanBar thought we’d put together some guides unravelling the lingo and shedding light on mixology terms, starting with when and why you would “build” a cocktail.
Ageing Spirits Like Fine Wines
Much like red wine, spirits are perfect for ageing, especially in the right conditions here at Urban Bar. We can supply you with our own oak ageing barrels, perfect for...
Dress to Impress (The style of a bartender)
If you didn’t know that bartenders have a style or need some information on how to dress for cocktail making, here’s everything you need to know!
What is Muddling and Why Does it Transform a Cocktail?
At UrbanBar, we love a bit of jargon-busting, especially when it comes to cocktail-making! There are tons of terms involved in mixology that, without a bit of prior knowledge, might...
Bourbon, Rye, and Scotch: Which Whisky Should You Choose?
Not everyone is blessed with a natural palette for whisky. In fact, for most of us, it’s an acquired taste; something that we grow to love. But once you’ve become...
Mixology Essentials, Tools You Need to Become a Mixologist
Cocktail tools have been developed over decades to work perfectly, helping you get the most out of your ingredients. To get started, we’ve put together the essentials you need to...
5 Ideas For Your Garden Bar
Summer is well underway, with hot weather and rain-free days giving us plenty of opportunities to relax in the garden. If you’re entertaining this year, spice things up with a...
Travel-Inspired Cocktails to Make at Home
This year, the travel industry is finally set to return to normal, but until then we’ve got plenty of holiday-inspired cocktails to keep you happy.
4 Boozy Sorbet Recipes to Celebrate Summer
Sorbet pairs perfectly with spirits, making it a popular choice for mixologists looking to do something a little different in the summer, and we’ve put together our favourite recipes for...
Deliciously Decadent Alcohol Free Cocktail Recipes
Giving up the taste of a Mojito is undeniably tough! Fortunately, mocktails are here to save the day, and we’re bringing you the very best in alcohol-free cocktail recipes to...