by Matthew Benevoli | Jul 12, 2023 | Home Bar
Homemade chili syrup and liqueur add sizzle to summer cocktails Just like summer, Home Bar is bringing the heat! Spicy drinks aren’t new, but have recently experienced a popularity boom, whether the heat comes from hot sauce, fresh jalapeños or spicy spirits. We’ll...
by Matthew Benevoli | Dec 5, 2022 | Home Bar
Fire up fall’s woodsy flavour Fall has arrived and there’s a chill in the air, so it’s time to trade T-shirts for sweaters and cosy up with a comforting drink. Dark, boozy cocktails offering a warming feeling become our go to, and through smoking we can elevate those...
by Matthew Benevoli | Aug 24, 2022 | Home Bar
Time to be cordial (with our cocktails) Cordials are often referred to as liqueurs or flavoured liquors; however, today we will be making the UK style of cordial, which is more akin to a concentrated syrup. I’m sure we’ve all noticed and maybe even reached for that...
by Matthew Benevoli | Dec 15, 2021 | Home Bar
Give this DIY winter warmer a West Coast twist As the days get shorter and colder, we trade our Hawaiian shirts for sweaters and our light spirits for dark. Spiced rum is a wonderful way to warm up your cocktails during the autumn and winter. But what is spiced rum?...
by Matthew Benevoli | Jul 14, 2021 | Home Bar
Fizzy and spicy, it’s the best base for summer’s most refreshing patio cocktails With the longer days and hotter weather just around the corner, let’s get a helping hand from nature. We’ll be creating something with some heat, a little bit sweet and bright as the...
by Joanne Sasvari | Feb 26, 2021 | Home Bar
Our editor’s essential cocktails Now that we’re all spending so much more time at home, this is a good opportunity to brush up on our home-bartending skills. That means learning at least a few recipes to serve to the people in your bubble and, eventually, all...