Cocktails & Techniques
Cocktail recipes and the techniques that make them work

← Back to Start here

Whether you’re dialing in drinks at home, working a busy station or running a beverage program, this is where cocktails and techniques meet. The articles in this section pair modern recipes with clear guides to milk washing, clarification, carbonation, extraction methods, homemade mixers and batching – always focused on repeatability, speed and flavor clarity. Read these if you want cocktails that not only taste great on paper, but also hold up through service and stay consistent from the first ticket to the last.

The Dreamer: A Herb-Driven Gin & Tonic Twist

Most Gin & Tonics start from the same place: a dry gin, a standard tonic, a citrus wedge. The Dreamer keeps the classic structure, but changes where the flavour work is done.

The Art of Dehydration in Mixology: Techniques, Tools, and Flavor Transformation

Dehydration is one of the most practical and transformative techniques in modern mixology.Whether used for garnish aesthetics, shelf-stable infusions, or to concentrate the flavor of fruits and herbs, learning how to dehydrate ingredients correctly can elevate your cocktail presentation and deepen its aromatic complexity.

Daiquiri: The Spirit of Cuba in a Glass

The Daiquiri is more than a cocktail — it’s the distilled essence of balance, the meeting point between sugar, citrus, and spirit. Three simple ingredients — Cuban rum, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup — combine to create one of the world’s most elegant drinks. Yet behind that simplicity lies a universe of technique, history, and cultural identity.

Lynchburg Lemonade: The Highball Born in Tennessee

When it comes to crowd-pleasing highballs with American roots, few drinks are as instantly refreshing and approachable as the Lynchburg Lemonade. A citrus-forward long drink that balances sweetness, acidity, and spirit, it’s a staple on many bar menus—and for good reason.

When Beer Meets Bourbon: How to Make the Lager Whiskey Sour

The Whiskey Sour is a timeless cocktail, beloved for its balance of spirit, citrus, and sweetness, crowned with a velvety froth of egg white. But in today’s era of creative mixology, classics are meant to be reimagined. Enter the Lager Whiskey Sour - a twist that merges the malty bitterness of beer with the familiar structure of the sour, resulting in a drink that is complex, refreshing, and modern.

Down to Earth: A Bold, Velvety Mocktail with Layers of Contrast

Inspired by Peter Gabriel’s moving track “Down to Earth”, this mocktail borrows more than just the name; it shares the same emotional register: grounded, rich in depth, and subtly uplifting. The title plays on dual meanings: “Earth” refers not only to the song’s introspective tone but also to the drink’s earthy flavour profile, built around beetroot, sesame, and mint: ingredients that connect the drink to the soil, the senses, and something deeper than just refreshment.