The Mai Tai was invented in the 1930s in California by one of two men depending on whom you believe. Whether it was Don the Beachcomber, or Trader Vic, one thing is for certain, its name (Maita'i roa) means 'out of this world' in Tahitian. This drink was the flagship of a cocktail era that started in the 30's and lasted well into the 70's (where all things cool died a death!) until its re-emergence in the Millennium.

The Tiki style of cocktail involves rums from all across the Caribbean and the South Pacific mixed with tropical juices and served in elaborate glasses often adorned with the faces of the Tiki gods. With a special blend of heavy Jamaican and Guyanese rums as a base West Eleven needed to give this exotic potion a twist with a flavour that wouldn't...

The Cosmopolitan has long been a favourite of female cocktail drinkers since it sprung into the public consciousness courtesy of those martini-drinking women in Sex and the City. West Eleven wanted to create a variation on this drink while retaining its refreshing properties. Pomegranate juice comes in many formats often quite heavily tampered with by the juice creators so they went back to basics.

They wanted to create a juice that was as close to the true flavour of the fruit without additives. By substituting the cranberry in the original Cosmo for their pomegranate they updated this classic. Watch the YouTube video by Ben Reed, manager of London's first celebrity, hotel and members Bar - the Met bar in the '90s.

He was at the forefront of the cocktail revolution and has...

An essential cocktail ingredient of superb quality and tradition is what separates Monin's range from the rest renowned for their rich and natural flavours. Monin syrups are made from natural fruits, nuts, spices, water and sugar. Monin syrups do not include any fat or cholesterol.

An essential cocktail ingredient of superb quality and tradition is what separates Monin's range from the rest renowned for their rich and natural flavours. Monin syrups are made from natural fruits, nuts, spices, water and sugar. Monin syrups do not include any fat or cholesterol.

An essential cocktail ingredient of superb quality and tradition is what separates Monin's range from the rest renowned for their rich and natural flavours. Monin syrups are made from natural fruits, nuts, spices, water and sugar. Monin syrups do not include any fat or cholesterol.

In 1824, the House of Angostura mastered the production of bitters, and today Angostura aromatic bitters is the only bottle that you will find behind every cocktail bar in the world. 183 years on Angostura have, at last, developed their first brand extension - Angostura orange bitters. It has been a long time in the making, but now for the first time there is a high quality, concentrated and balanced orange bitters available for use in the finest cocktails.

Angostura orange bitters are new, but the category dates back to long before US prohibition. Orange bitters were incredibly popular at the turn of the 20th century, and were a key ingredient in many original cocktail classics. For example, orange bitters were one of the main ingredients in the original Martini, 'The...

A skillfully blended aromatic preparation of gentian flowers in combination with a variety of vegetable colouring matter. Made with the same ingredients since 1824. Angostura aromatic bitters were first made in 1824 by Dr.

J.G.B. Siegert in the town of Angostura, Venezuela. The aromatic bitters may be distinguished from all other aromatic bitters by its fine flavour and aromatic odour.

At the principal International Exhibition, it has received the highest recognition . Because of its delightful flavour and aroma it has become extremely popular for use in soft drinks, cocktails and other alcoholic beverages. This bitter is one of the 14 essential ingredients used in 'Diffords Guide - Cocktails Made Easy' Click Here for More Details.

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Sugar cane syrup - pure and simple! With all of Funkin's years of sourcing and supplying the best fruit purees into the 'On-Trade', they have created 3 fantastic syrup flavours that are integral to every well stocked bar and for the home cocktail maker. Zero artificial colours, flavours or preservatives and 100% natural.