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Rum in Summer: Styles, Serving Tips and Refreshing Cocktails
Rum feels made for summer thanks to its versatility: light, aromatic and just as suited to fresh mixed drinks as to slower, more contemplative serves.
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The Cocktails & Mixology category is dedicated to the art, history and creativity behind mixed drinks. This section features informative articles, cocktail recipes and educational content designed to help readers explore the techniques, ingredients and traditions that define modern cocktail culture.
Readers can discover both classic and contemporary cocktails, including internationally recognised favourites such as the Martini, Negroni, Old Fashioned, Daiquiri, Margarita and Mojito. Articles examine the origins of these drinks, the evolution of their recipes and the bartenders who helped shape their popularity.
The category also explores the spirits commonly used in cocktail making, including whisky, rum, gin, vodka, tequila, mezcal and a wide variety of liqueurs. Additional content focuses on ingredients such as bitters, syrups, fresh fruits, herbs and spices, explaining how they contribute to flavour and balance.
Technical guides cover bartending methods including shaking, stirring, muddling, layering and infusion techniques. Industry trends, cocktail competitions, bar culture and innovations in mixology are also regularly featured.
Whether you are preparing drinks at home or seeking a deeper understanding of professional bartending and cocktail culture, this category provides valuable insights into the ever-evolving world of mixology.
15 articles in Cocktails
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Rum feels made for summer thanks to its versatility: light, aromatic and just as suited to fresh mixed drinks as to slower, more contemplative serves.
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Nearly 16 million litres of crème de cassis are produced in France each year, where this blackcurrant liqueur is widely enjoyed and exported.
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The Canelazo cocktail is a warming traditional drink from the high-altitude regions of Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, made with panela, cinnamon and aguardiente.
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Bitters are concentrated liquid flavorings made with botanicals, spices, roots, leaves and flower buds macerated in alcohol.
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Sangria is commonly served in bars, restaurants, beach bars and festivals across Spain, making it the Spanish drink with the strongest international appeal.
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The Manhattan Cocktail is a classic New York drink made with whisky and vermouth, known for its simple recipes, elegant character and unmistakable flavour.
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Rompope is a creamy drink made with egg, milk, sugar and spirit, with convent roots and popular variants in Mexico and Latin America.
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Michelada is made for those who enjoy bold flavors: a Mexican beer-based drink with a spicy kick that is very easy to prepare.
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The Mai Tai is a popular rum-based cocktail with an exotic flavour and a fresh look, created in Oakland in 1944 and closely linked to tiki culture.
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The Havana Especial is a truly Cuban cocktail made for Caribbean sunshine, blending rum, pineapple and island character in a refreshing classic.
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The Cuba Libre cocktail is a popular mix of cola and rum, and a great way to put your home bartending skills into practice.
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Aromas in cocktail making: discover three extraction techniques and build a solid foundation in the world of contemporary gastronomy.