The True Godfather of Cocktails: The Negroni

Legend has it that this cocktail was invented in 1919 at the Casoni Bar in Florence by a bartender called Fosco Scarselli for Count Camillo Negroni who had just returned from America. It is said that the count asked the bartender to strengthen his favourite cocktail, the Americano by replacing the soda with gin. Apparently, the …

Posted By: Perfect Potions| Posted on: 4th March, 2020| Tags: Negroni, Negroni History, Negroni Recipe| Share Post:

A cocktail that tastes like it was made by the gods themselves: Kir & Kir Royale

These are two iconic French cocktails and one has to hand it to the French for mastering the art of creating a delicious cocktail for almost any occasion; If you are in the mood for a relaxed evening with friends and family or maybe for a leisurely lunch occasion, try a Kir. If you are …

Posted By: Perfect Potions| Posted on: 26th February, 2020| Tags: Champagne Cocktails, Kir & Kir Royale History| Share Post:

A simple drink that is the ultimate test of a bartender’s skill: Daiquiri

The grandfather of Daiquiri is the quintessentially Cuban Drink – the Canchánchara. It is a drink that was invented in the 19th century by the guerrilla fighters in the 10-year fight for Cuba’s independence from Spain. The Canchánchara is made with rum, lemon and honey that was an efficient cure for thirst as well as a …

Posted By: Perfect Potions| Posted on: 24th February, 2020| Tags: Daiquiri, Daiquiri History, Daiquiri Recipe, Frozen Daiquiri, Hemingway Daiquiri, Hemingway Daiquiri Recipe| Share Post:

A Classic Southern Specialty: The Mint Julep

“Then comes the zenith of man’s pleasure. Then comes the julep—the mint julep. Who has not tasted one has lived in vain. The honey of Hymettus brought no such solace to the soul; the nectar of the Gods is tame beside it. It is the very dream of drinks, the vision of sweet quaffings. The bourbon and the …

Posted By: Perfect Potions| Posted on: 14th February, 2020| Tags: Bourbon Cocktails, Mint Julep Cocktail, Mint Julep Recipes| Share Post:

The True Godfather of Cocktails: The Negroni

A cocktail that tastes like it was made by the gods themselves: Kir & Kir Royale

A simple drink that is the ultimate test of a bartender’s skill: Daiquiri

A Classic Southern Specialty: The Mint Julep

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