By using a lot of ice you keep the drink colder for longer therefore the ice melts less so your drink remains consistent for longer. It also looks more appealing and first impression of a drinks count.
A place with enough light but not too much, with cool background music that still lets you talk, where the design is pleasing but you're not expected to admire it; where brilliant drinks are made as a matter of course. A place that has different moods that match your own, that feels right full or empty, where you will be accepted for yourself and treated however you want to be.
Either contact us through the email address in our contact section or contact your local Brands Development Manager who will be able to advise you.
Bartending is theatre and a great bartender is the heart and soul of any bar. An excellent understanding of drinks and drinks making are a pre-requisite but there is also a need to understand what makes coming to any bar a great experience for the customer.
Cocktails were not very well known until the early 1800's. The first know printed term appeared in 1803 in a publication called the "Farmers Cabinet", but it was not defined in print until May 13th 1806 in a satirical article in an American Publication called "The Balance and Columbian Repository", Hudson, New York:
"Cocktail then is a stimulating liquor, composed of sprits of any kind, sugar, water and bitters it is vulgarly called a battered sling, and is supposed to be an excellent electioneering potion inasmuch as it renders the heart stout and bold, at the same time that it fuddles the head. It is said also, to be of a great use to a democratic candidate: because, a person having swallowed a glass of it, is ready to swallow anything else."
Currently Brugal is available for the On Trade through wholesalers both national and local. It also available in bar so please ask for it by name. You can also buy it online through our shop.
Men - 21 units per week
Women - 14 units per week
It is important that units are not "saved" up, as the acute effects of drinking excessively on one occasion ("binge drinking") mean that these recommended amounts are intended to be spread across the week.
If the right planning and preparation are undertaken then make good long drinks or cocktails should not take too long. By knowing the drinks and keeping the list appropriate to outlet quality cocktails and long drinks can be achieved.
By following the Mixxit steps it is possible to make good cocktails at home to impress your friends. Use our cocktail search engine to find cocktails you like the taste or look of and also by starting with a simple swizzle you can gain the confidence and ingredients to progress up to making great shaken cocktails in no time.
We have 3 levels of training:
Mixxit With
A one hour session covering category history, essential methods and brand information.
Mixxit Masterclass
A 2 hour session run by one of our Mixologists or Mixxit Champions covering off category history, essential methods, drinks families, classic styles and flavour matching.
Mixxit M.B.A
A two day intensive course facilitated by Wayne Collins, Andy Gemmell and Patsy Christie. This covers full history of spirits and cocktails, bar standards, the Magnificent Seven drinks families and the theory of 'cocktail DNA'.
As professional mixologists, we’re always happy to answer questions on cocktails and mixing culture. Here’s a chance for us to answer some of the questions we’ re most commonly asked. Simply click on the question opposite to display our answer.