Est. 2026 · Cocktails, coffee & more

Stirred, shaken, explained.

Cocktails, mocktails, coffee and tea, explained in thirty seconds. Every recipe ends with the tools, machines and glassware to make it, at three prices.

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  1. Why a Penicillin is shaken and floated: the spec, the syrup and the smokeModern Cocktails
  2. Simple syrup or rich syrup? Why 2:1 is not twice as sweet as 1:1Bar & Barista Technique
  3. Why mocktails taste like juice, and a builder that balances sweet, sour and dryLow & No
  4. How to make cold brew coffee: the ratio, the hours and the dilutionCoffee & Espresso
  5. Why a Dry Martini is stirred, and how much vermouth it needsClassic Cocktails

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Drink of the week · Low & NoPicker · 4 min Why mocktails taste like juice, and a builder that balances sweet, sour and dry Most mocktails taste like juice because the alcohol that gave a cocktail its dry bite, body and bitter edge is missing, so the sugar has nothing to push against. Put those jobs… Get the recipe → Stock the bar JuicerBraun TributeCollection citruspers CJ 3000€22.99 Soda makerSodaStream TERRA Zwart€95 Premium juicerWMF Profi Plus Citruspers€139

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Modern Cocktails Why a Penicillin is shaken and floated: the spec, the syrup and the smoke Recipe · 4 min Modern Cocktails · Recipe · 4 min Why a Penicillin is shaken and floated: the spec, the syrup and the smoke The Penicillin is a modern classic from New York: blended Scotch, lemon, honey and ginger, with a thin float of smoky Islay whisky on top. Use the scaler to change the number of…
4min Bar & Barista Technique · Explainer Simple syrup or rich syrup? Why 2:1 is not twice as sweet as 1:1 Simple syrup is one part sugar to one part water; rich syrup is two to one. Recipes just say "syrup", so… 4min Low & No · Picker Why mocktails taste like juice, and a builder that balances sweet, sour and dry Most mocktails taste like juice because the alcohol that gave a cocktail its dry bite, body and bitter edge… 4min Coffee & Espresso · Picker How to make cold brew coffee: the ratio, the hours and the dilution Cold brew is coffee made without heat: coarse grounds soak in cold water for about a day, then you strain… 5min Classic Cocktails · Recipe Why a Dry Martini is stirred, and how much vermouth it needs A Dry Martini is just gin, a little dry vermouth and ice, so every small choice shows. The IBA spec is 60 ml… 4min Parties & Batches · Picker How to batch cocktails for a party: a calculator for volumes and water Batching a cocktail means mixing a big jug ahead of time so you can enjoy your own party. It works if you do…

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No. 01 Why mocktails taste like juice, and a builder that balances sweet, sour and dry Most mocktails taste like juice because the alcohol that gave a cocktail its dry bite, body and bitter edge… Start · 4 min No. 02 How to make cold brew coffee: the ratio, the hours and the dilution Cold brew is coffee made without heat: coarse grounds soak in cold water for about a day, then you strain… Start · 4 min No. 03 How to batch cocktails for a party: a calculator for volumes and water Batching a cocktail means mixing a big jug ahead of time so you can enjoy your own party. It works if you do… Start · 4 min No. 04 Ale or lager? How yeast and temperature make the difference Ale or lager? It isn't colour, strength or bitterness. It's the yeast and how warm you keep it. Ale yeast… Start · 4 min No. 05 Buy the grinder first: the order to build a home coffee corner A coffee corner gets better fastest when you buy things in the right order. Fresh, even grounds and a… Start · 5 min No. 06 How to cold brew tea: the ratio, the hours and why it tastes sweeter Cold-brewed tea tastes sweeter because cold water leaves much of the bitter EGCG and caffeine in the leaf… Start · 4 min

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The kit our recipes come back to most.

Premium juicer
WMF Profi Plus Citruspers€139
Citrus juicer · Step up in build
from “Why mocktails taste like juice, and a builder that balances sweet, sour and dry” Coolblue
Juicer
Braun TributeCollection citruspers CJ 3000€22.99
Electric citrus juicer · Fresh lemon and lime
from “Why mocktails taste like juice, and a builder that balances sweet, sour and dry” Alternate.nl
Espresso route
Sage the Bambino Plus Stainless Steel + Koffiemolen€645
Pump espresso · Steam wand · Sold with grinder
from “Buy the grinder first: the order to build a home coffee corner” Coolblue
Soda maker
SodaStream TERRA Zwart€95
Sparkling water maker · Fizz on demand
from “Why mocktails taste like juice, and a builder that balances sweet, sour and dry” Coolblue
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Russell Hobbs Buckingham Zilver Koffiezetapparaat€43.99
Drip filter · 1.25 L jug · Simple to clean
from “Buy the grinder first: the order to build a home coffee corner” Coolblue
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Braun Koffiemolen FreshSet KG 7070€66
Burr grinder · Up to 12 cups · Adjustable grind
from “Buy the grinder first: the order to build a home coffee corner” Coolblue

The sections

01 Bar & Barista TechniqueIce, dilution, syrups, tamping and steaming milk. 3 02 Classic CocktailsThe drinks every bar should know, and why they work. 3 03 Coffee & EspressoBeans, brewing, espresso and milk drinks. 3 04 Home Bar & GearTools, machines and glassware, and what to buy first. 2 05 Low & NoMocktails, spritzes and alcohol-free drinks with flavour. 3 06 Modern CocktailsNewer recipes and twists worth learning. 3 07 Parties & BatchesPunches, pitchers and drinks for a crowd. 2 08 Spirits & LiqueursGin, whisky, rum, agave and how each is made. 2 09 Tea & InfusionsGreen, black, oolong, herbal and how to brew them. 2 10 Wine, Beer & CiderGrapes, styles, pairing and serving it right. 2

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How we write recipes, how we pick the kit and how the shop works.

  1. 01Every recipe gives measures in ml, a method and the glass. We explain why it works, not just what goes in.
  2. 02Not every drink needs alcohol. Coffee, tea and alcohol-free drinks get the same care as cocktails.
  3. 03Picks are tools, machines and glassware chosen for the recipe at three prices. Nobody pays to be picked.
  4. 04Links are affiliate links, marked sponsored. We may earn a commission, but your price doesn’t change. Please drink responsibly, and only if you’re of legal age.