Monthly Archives: December 2008

Newsdesk: DIY

There’s a growing number of notable mixologists who aren’t professional bartenders. While I’m lucky enough to have access to a well-stocked, well-equipped cocktail bar at work, that isn’t necessarily an option for the enthusiast. Handily, the internet has answers to … Continue reading

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Saturday Night Open Mic: goodwill to all

It’s Christmas, or to observe the correct Noddy Holder pronunciation, it’s KERIIIISTMAS, which has meant a good two weeks of pain for anyone working in hospitality. I’ll preface this by saying I really don’t want to post specifically about work … Continue reading

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Brave new world

There’s been a discussion over on Barbore about a new range of pre-prepared foam sauces called Airspuma, and what this means for cocktails. I made the point that it’s the kind of product that could lead to a national chain … Continue reading

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Abelha Cachaca

Abelha Cachaca recently stuck their head above the parapet to contribute to this month’s Mixology Monday, making them (possibly) the first brand to take part. Aside from the cool bottles, Abelha seem really passionate about making sure their product is … Continue reading

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Newsdesk: the wrath of grapes

Hangovers are the nemesis of the committed drinker, and just ahead of Christmas, it gets worse. The Guardian reports that The British Medical Journal has concluded that hangovers are basically incurable. After reviewing eight randomised, double-blind control tests, they’ve decided … Continue reading

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MxMo: Spice

It’s Monday, and that means it’s about time for the international drinkblogging community to showcase all the cool things we’ve been playing with. This month’s Mixology Monday is being graciously hosted by Craig at Tiki Drinks & Indigo Firmaments (thanks!) … Continue reading

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24hr Project: Homemade Krupnik

Krupnik is one of those products that see in tons of bars, but keeps a low profile. It’s got a really old school label, straight out of Eastern Europe – appropriately, it’s hugely popular with Edinburgh’s growing Polish community – … Continue reading

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Linkdump: well hello, print media!

    It seems a pity that print media’s starting to get interested in bartending and cocktailmaking just as the medium dies. Then again, they’ve all got websites, and you know what they say about publicity… The economic crisis leads … Continue reading

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The Local News: the loneliest city in Britain

A BBC-commissioned survey has reported that Edinburgh is the loneliest place to live in the UK. Apparently, we’re 13% lonelier than we were in 1971, as calculated by the number of unmarried adults and one-person households in the area. Is … Continue reading

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Sunday Night Open Mic: it ain't where you're from

I’d been planning on writing a post to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Repeal Day. It’s a day worthy of celebration for anyone who works with alcohol and reminds me that bartenders have an obligation to dispense spirits, liqueurs and … Continue reading

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