Est. 2026 · Cocktails, coffee & more

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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. What London dry gin means: how the way gin is made sets its labelSpirits & Liqueurs
  2. How to cold brew tea: the ratio, the hours and why it tastes sweeterTea & Infusions
  3. Why an Espresso Martini foams, and how to balance bitter, sweet and strongModern Cocktails
  4. Why ice size matters: how cube size sets chill and dilutionBar & Barista Technique
  5. Why cold water makes better fizz: how temperature controls carbonationLow & No

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Drink of the week · Low & NoExplainer · 5 min Why cold water makes better fizz: how temperature controls carbonation Cold water holds about twice as much carbon dioxide as room-temperature water, which is why chilled water makes much fizzier sparkling water at home. Drag the temperature, pick a… Get the recipe → Stock the bar BargainMachine à gazéifier l'eau + 2 bouteilles + 1 cylindre - terranlv - SODASTREAM€72.04 Best valueSodaStream DUO Grijs€99 SplurgeMachine a eau pétillante SODASTREAM - DUO Noire - 2 carafes en verre 1L - 1 recharge de gaz 60L€144.86

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Spirits & Liqueurs What London dry gin means: how the way gin is made sets its label Explainer · 4 min Spirits & Liqueurs · Explainer · 4 min What London dry gin means: how the way gin is made sets its label "Gin", "distilled gin" and "London dry gin" are not quality grades. They are legal descriptions of how the bottle was made. Flip five switches in the label decoder and see which…
4min Tea & Infusions · Picker 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… 4min Modern Cocktails · Picker Why an Espresso Martini foams, and how to balance bitter, sweet and strong The Espresso Martini works because three things pull in different directions: bitter espresso, sweet coffee… 5min Bar & Barista Technique · Picker Why ice size matters: how cube size sets chill and dilution Ice does two jobs in every drink: it chills the liquid and it waters it down, and both happen at the ice's… 5min Low & No · Explainer Why cold water makes better fizz: how temperature controls carbonation Cold water holds about twice as much carbon dioxide as room-temperature water, which is why chilled water… 5min Coffee & Espresso · Picker How much coffee per cup of filter? A ratio calculator for your mugs Filter coffee that tastes too weak or too harsh usually comes down to one number: the ratio of coffee to…

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No. 01 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 No. 02 Why an Espresso Martini foams, and how to balance bitter, sweet and strong The Espresso Martini works because three things pull in different directions: bitter espresso, sweet coffee… Start · 4 min No. 03 Why ice size matters: how cube size sets chill and dilution Ice does two jobs in every drink: it chills the liquid and it waters it down, and both happen at the ice's… Start · 5 min No. 04 How much coffee per cup of filter? A ratio calculator for your mugs Filter coffee that tastes too weak or too harsh usually comes down to one number: the ratio of coffee to… Start · 5 min No. 05 How much coffee do you need for a crowd? Litres, grams and batches How much coffee do you need for a crowd? Plan by cups poured, not guests invited: about 55 grams of ground… Start · 5 min No. 06 How cold should wine and beer be? A serving-temperature guide by style Serve white wine too cold and red too warm, and you taste less of both. The same goes for beer: a fridge-cold… Start · 3 min

Behind the bar

The kit our recipes come back to most.

Bargain
Machine à gazéifier l'eau + 2 bouteilles + 1 cylindre - terranlv - SODASTREAM€72.04
Terra model · 2 bottles included · Gas cylinder included
from “Why cold water makes better fizz: how temperature controls carbonation” RueDuCommerce
Splurge
Machine a eau pétillante SODASTREAM - DUO Noire - 2 carafes en verre 1L - 1 recharge de gaz 60L€144.86
2 glass carafes (1 L) · 60 L gas refill · Duo model
from “Why cold water makes better fizz: how temperature controls carbonation” RueDuCommerce
Best value
SodaStream DUO Grijs€99
Duo model · Glass carafe compatible · Quick Connect cylinder
from “Why cold water makes better fizz: how temperature controls carbonation” Coolblue
Best value
Princess 201862 Citruspers Pure€65
1 L removable jug · 3-way spout · Dishwasher-safe parts
from “Fresh citrus is the cheapest home-bar upgrade: how much to squeeze and what to buy first” Coolblue
Bargain
Braun TributeCollection citruspers CJ 3000€22.99
Press-down start · Pulp control · 20 W motor
from “Fresh citrus is the cheapest home-bar upgrade: how much to squeeze and what to buy first” Alternate.nl
Splurge
WMF Profi Plus Citruspers€139
Stainless steel · Drip-free spout · Auto-start · Removable cone
from “Fresh citrus is the cheapest home-bar upgrade: how much to squeeze and what to buy first” Coolblue

The sections

01 Bar & Barista TechniqueIce, dilution, syrups, tamping and steaming milk. 2 02 Classic CocktailsThe drinks every bar should know, and why they work. 2 03 Coffee & EspressoBeans, brewing, espresso and milk drinks. 2 04 Home Bar & GearTools, machines and glassware, and what to buy first. 1 05 Low & NoMocktails, spritzes and alcohol-free drinks with flavour. 2 06 Modern CocktailsNewer recipes and twists worth learning. 2 07 Parties & BatchesPunches, pitchers and drinks for a crowd. 1 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. 1

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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.