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  • How to Make The Bees Knees Cocktail

    If you thought the Bees Knees cocktail was as fancy as its name suggests, you’d be right but that doesn’t mean its difficult to make. Let’s give this easy gin cocktail recipe a try.

  • Turning Vodka into Gin

    Gin is a grain or malt spirit distilled with juniper, resulting in its distinct flavour. Here’s a cool way to turn vodka into a fresh compound gin, using a few ingredients.

    You can use the resulting gin to make a delicious gin and tonic cocktail.

  • How To Make Clear Ice

    If you’ve never made clear ice for your cocktails before, you don’t know what you’ve been missing.

    Although this is considered an advanced technique, you can learn how from this video and impress your friends or patrons with elegant drinks.

  • Healthy Cocktails Made with Vegetables

    Whether or not you’re into healthy eating and drinking, nowadays there are a host of vegetable and fruit laden cocktails to provide you the full spectrum of multivitamins and minerals. Here’s one that’s delicious and healthy:

    The Arugula Gimlet

    Arugula is a spicy leaf so naturally it makes a perfect accompaniment to gin. If you cannot get your hands on any Arugula, try some spinach or cilantro instead.

    Ingredients:

    • 2 ounces gin
    • ¾ ounce fresh lime juice
    • ½ ounce simple syrup
    • 1 cup arugula
    • Lime wheel (for serving)

    Method:

    Combine gin, lime juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Fill halfway with ice, then top with arugula. Cover and shake vigorously until the outside of shaker is very cold, this should take about 20 seconds. Strain through a very fine-mesh sieve into a coupe glass; garnish with lime wheel.

  • Gin and Champagne Cocktail

    Champagne remains one of the most drinks worldwide, and it’s no longer reserved just for celebrations.

    Gin is another drink growing in popularity and its use in cocktails is also growing. Here’s a cocktail that combines the both into a something amazing. Give it try and see for yourself!

  • Different Alcohols Have Different Effects on Your Mood

    Does gin make you sad, vodka make you violent and champagne make you happy? Well many people believe different alcoholic drinks affect their moods differently but is there any science to back this up?

    Well according to experts, the mood alcohol induces has more to do with the drinkers’ pre-existing mood prior to drinking and the quantity of alcohol consumed.

    It also has to do with the emotions we associated with different alcohols, experts explain.

    The morning after effect actually has to do with a chemical found in darker alcohol which is more damaging.

    Bottom-line, drinking is best done in moderation and never as a remedy to depression or any other emotional issues.

    Find out more at http://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/health/health-news/do-different-alcohols-really-bring-out-different-moods/news-story/a505e78c6526f08ea3b9266a44a9ae46

     

  • Transforming Gin with these simple cocktail recipes

    Although vodka and gin are commonly compared, unlike vodka, which is made from nothing more than unflavored alcohol and water, there is a huge difference in how gins taste.

    To find your favourite, taste test a few different varieties and once you’ve made your choice, try these easy gin cocktails.

  • Australian Drinks Festival Coming Up

    If distilling your own alcohol is something that you’ve always dreamed of, now’s your chance to make that dream come true.

    If you’re in Melbourne make your way down to the Australian Drinks Festival where under the guidance of Master Distiller William McHenry, you can create and distil your own gin recipe at a mini lab.

    You’ll get to take home 2x 200ml bottles of your creation and can even forage for your own ingredients to bring to the event.

    The event was also held last year and proved very successful, so organisers warn that tickets are limited this year at $125 each.

    Each session is 45 minutes long and bookings are essential.

    Interested? Find out more at: http://www.theshout.com.au/2016/06/27/article/Distil-your-own-gin-at-The-Australian-Drinks-Festival/TNDYQLWJJJ.html

  • Amazing Things to Do with Gin

    Here are 5 cocktails that should be on your go-to gin list list. Once you have these under your belt, you can take on any soiree.

    Just make sure if you’re serving alcohol in a licenced venue, that you are doing so responsibly, what does this entail? Firstly having a Responsble Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate. Find out more here.

     

  • Perfect Gin Cocktail for a Party

    This gorgeour Gin Swizzle cocktail with homemade cinnamon syrup looks as amazing as it tastes. Watch the video, then try it!