There is little better on a Sunday morning at brunch, or breakfast, or tea for that matter, than a Bloody Mary to open your eyes and get your day started right. The kick of spice, the tang of lemon, and the flavors of vodka and tomato all combine to make a world-class drink. That is, of cause, if it’s made properly.

On 24 February we celebrate one of the oldest professions… bartending of
course! Though we think of it as a modern age career, bartending can be
traced back to ancient Rome, Greece and Asia. In fact, there is record of a
bartender all the way back to when Julius Caesar ruled Rome. Along popular travel routes, you’d find drinking houses where you could rest your wary feet with a mug of ale and wine. They eventually spread into towns. In the Middle Ages, innkeepers would brew their own beer and wine which they’d serve to their guests. These became taverns and pubs where locals could share a bit of gossip with their tipple.

Ryan Reynolds, David Beckham and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs teamed up to make a cocktail for charity but the three stars soon realized they should leave mixology to the professionals.

They say the way to one’s heart is through the stomach! And it’s a principle we hold dear here at Angostura® aromatic bitters.

If you’re looking for a cocktail that’s equal parts sophisticated and secretive, we might have the perfect suggestion for you. Be warned though, consisting of neat liquor only, James Bond’s Vesper Martini packs a serious punch. No wonder 007 limited himself to just one when ‘concentrating’!

After the festive season you may want to take a break from booze for a spell, but don’t limit yourself to same old soda pop. Just a couple of dashes Angostura® aromatic bitters is enough to elevate any drink. Don’t believe us? Just try these refreshingly, crisp mocktails and see for yourself. Perfect for the sweltering heat of January! 

Alcohol-free “alcohol” products are becoming more and more popular with an ever-increasing number of products hitting the shelves. But why is this becoming more of a focus for the alcohol industry and what can we expect to see in the future of this new growing niche?

100 bottles of Irish whiskey and 2,000 Irish Coffees?

The canned ready to drink cocktails are one of the best things to happen to people who enjoy cocktails. You can enjoy your favorite or even try a wide range of cocktails without laboring to make them. The RTDs cocktails are prepared differently with varying alcohol content depending with the company. Read the packing before you drink to avoid getting drunk than you expected. The following are the best-canned cocktails that any bartender or expert would recommend:

Say no to ridiculously marked-up Black Market booze! Rather stock up on some apples and brew up a big batch of your own intoxicating sparkling cider in the safety of your home.