Introducing Averna
The Averna story began in 1859, when friars gave Salvatore Averna the recipe. Salvatore produced the bitter at home for his guests, but it was not until his son, Francesco, presented the bitters at fairs around Europe that the modern story of Averna started.
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The Regan Report and Cocktail Recipes
Three cocktail recipes based on spirits that made a stir in 2013 according to The Regan Report. Read More
Sangria #2
The sun is coming out, and the Sangria is flowing! Try one of our recipes from Bibendum's Taste of Summer range.
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Sangria #3
Cocktails are so popular during the summer. Try one of our Sangria recipes to entice your customers.
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EU Allergen Labels: What You Need to Know
Putting allergen information on food and drink labels is nothing new. The difference now is that this information must be freely available to customers.
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Time to upset the apple cart
Cider is a delicious, refreshing drink to enjoy on a sunny afternoon, but have you ever thought of using it as a cocktail ingredient?
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Liquid goodness – how to make dessert pay
Dessert is an important part of the dining experience, but often an overlooked opportunity to sell drinks. The UK seems to have a growing sweet tooth – NPD group insights show that for the year ending September 2015, diners ate a record 1.5 billion servings of items in the ‘sweet bakery’ and ‘dessert’ categories. Read More
Get the glow with a Cucumber Vodka Jaxtini
Coconut water is refreshing, delicious and extremely good for you. But we decided to take it out of its yoga-loving, raw food comfort zone to see how it would work as a cocktail ingredient… And bingo! The Cucumber Vodka Jaxtini was born. Read More
Before and after: How to bookend a meal with booze!
Enhance customer experience and increase profits with these ‘bookend’ drinks to top and tail your meal. Read More
Friday Quiz: Are you a cocktail pro?
Everyone love’s a well-crafted cocktail to kick start a great night out, but do you know the difference between a Black and White Russian or what goes into a Margarita…? Take this week’s quiz to test your knowledge. Good luck!
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Cocktails to shake off the cold
The UK’s love for mixed drinks has never been stronger and it’s predicted that the cocktail market will account for 10% of spirits sales by 2020. So why not welcome the colder winter months by upselling with some comforting cocktails?
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Cities Uncovered – Glasgow versus Edinburgh
The UK is awash with exciting food and wine hot spots, from Leeds and Liverpool, to Birmingham and Brighton. Whether you’re looking for a new site, a new job or simply a place to eat, drink and get inspired, follow our Cities Uncovered series for the inside scoop on the UK’s top foodie destinations. In this edition, we have the ... Read More
Smoke signals: adding depth and flavour to drinks with smoke
Chefs and mixologists have started getting more adventurous when it comes to adding a smoky element to their creations. We visited Birmingham’s Harborne Kitchen to find out how they’ve been thinking beyond the barbecue to add complexity and bring a dose of theatre to the table.
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Bitter and twisted: How we all fell for the great Italian aperitivo
It’s evidence of an increasing trend for all things bittersweet and the explosion of drinks like the Aperol Spritz and Negroni. So why the lust for bitter?
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In the hot seat with… Massimiliano Bua
We met up with Massimiliano “Papa Massi” Bua, Head Mixologist at the O2 Arena to find out what’s hot in the world of cocktails this summer. Read More
Not just for January: make low alcohol work for you
Not only good to prevent a hangover, drinking less is easier on the liver and doesn’t necessarily have to mean going ‘dry’. Read More
Sommelier Wine Awards 2017: the lowdown
Our fantastic producers have won a host of awards this year - check them out.
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