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Bar Talk
Our latest insights, inspiration, and recipes.
Home inspiration
Guides to elevate the home bar experience.
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09 Oct
Classico Barware
If you’ve been following Urban Bar for some time, you’ll know we’re barware enthusiasts. From crystal glasses to silver jiggers, we love the finer things in the bartending world. So,... -
12 Oct
Our Guide To Summer Cocktails: Part Two
That’s right, we’re back for part two! Join us once again as we guide you through the best way to enjoy your summer: Urban Bar style. Complete with ingredients, and... -
17 Oct
The Best Cocktails to Serve at Christmas
The season of pigs in blankets and stockings is well and truly upon us! But that doesn’t mean that there aren’t a few last-minute items to check off your to-do... -
20 Oct
5 Top Gifts For Cocktail Lovers This Christmas
Working out what to get for your friends and family at Christmas isn’t always easy. Fortunately, if you know a cocktail lover, then things just got simpler! We’ve put together... -
23 Oct
What's the Best Gin to Give as a Gift?
It’s well-known that Gin is now the most popular spirit in Britain. Outranking vodka, whisky, and rum to take the top spot on bar shelves around the country, we’ve become a nation... -
18 Nov
5 Ideas For Your Garden Bar
Summer is well underway, with hot weather and rain-free days giving us plenty of opportunities to relax in the garden. If you’re entertaining this year, spice things up with a... -
14 May
Calabrese Barware
One of our most coveted ranges here at Urban Bar is our Calabrese Barware. Premium quality, contemporary design, and functional products, it’s not too hard to see why! We collaborated... -
03 Jun
Japanese Barware
During the Meiji Era in Japan, the Empire opened its doors to the rest of the world and invited in all the wonders it had to offer - including cocktails! Whilst...
Recipes
Mix drinks like a professional.
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22 Feb
The One and Only Singapore Sling Recipe
When it comes to exotic cocktails, there are few as compelling as the Singapore Sling. Widely regarded as the national drink of the South-Asian country it owes its name to,... -
14 Mar
Our Perfect Passionfruit Martini Recipe
The Passionfruit Martini (or Pornstar Martini) is one of the more contemporary cocktails, but deserves its spot in the mixology hall of fame nonetheless! Fruity and easy to drink, it’s... -
25 Apr
How to Fix a Delicious Daiquiri
The Daiquiri is a classic cocktail that’s been enjoyed for over a hundred years. It's a simple and refreshing drink that can be made with just three ingredients - rum,... -
16 May
How to Make a Keoke Coffee
Have you ever heard of Keoke Coffee? A deliciously boozy brew, it’s not as mainstream as the other options but undoubtedly worth the attention! Learn how to brew your own... -
23 May
Deliciously Decadent Alcohol Free Cocktail Recipes
Giving up the taste of a Mojito is undeniably tough! Fortunately, mocktails are here to save the day, and we’re bringing you the very best in alcohol-free cocktail recipes to... -
06 Jun
4 Boozy Sorbet Recipes to Celebrate Summer
Sorbet pairs perfectly with spirits, making it a popular choice for mixologists looking to do something a little different in the summer, and we’ve put together our favourite recipes for... -
13 Jun
Travel-Inspired Cocktails to Make at Home
This year, the travel industry is finally set to return to normal, but until then we’ve got plenty of holiday-inspired cocktails to keep you happy. -
03 Jun
Top 7 Summer Cocktails for 2024
As the summer approaches and we all begin planning our afternoons in the sun, we want to find our favourite summer cocktail of the year. Whether you’re looking to impress...
Hospitality insights
Articles for hospitality and catering.
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24 Aug
How to Shake a Cocktail Like a Professional
Did you know that there’s a right and wrong way to shake a cocktail? Just throwing the shaker over your shoulder and hoping for the best definitely isn’t the right... -
28 Aug
What Does it Mean to Throw a Cocktail?
If you’ve ever heard the term “throwing a cocktail”, you might have envisioned a tequila sunrise being chucked at the wall or a margarita all over the floor. To quickly... -
31 Aug
How to Style Your Vintage Drinks Trolley
From elegantly old-school to wonderfully contemporary, how you style your trolley is entirely up to you. But, to give you some inspiration to get started, we’ve put together some of... -
04 Sep
5 Best Drinks to Make Using Tequila
If your only experience with tequila is as a shot (accompanied by salt and lime, of course) it’s time to change that. Though this strong spirit has earned a reputation as a... -
11 Sep
Are 'Ready to Drink Cocktails' The Next Big Thing?
When you’re mixing yourself a drink at home, you don’t always want a simple G&T or Whiskey on the rocks; But, mustering up the motivation to create a full-on cocktail... -
14 Sep
What Are Cocktail Bitters and How Should You Use Them?
Liqueurs, spirits, wines: you’ve probably heard of all of them. There’s not much in the world of alcohol that you don’t know right? Enter: bitters. Bitters are one the lesser... -
15 Sep
Neat, Up, Straight Up, or Straight? How to Serve Your Drinks
There’s no denying that the world of mixology is full of jargon. If there’s one thing we mixologists know (aside from how to mix a perfect drink, of course), it’s... -
03 Jun
Have You Been Using Cocktail Ice Wrong?
To get you up to speed and ensure your boozy beverages are properly chilled, we’ve got everything you need to know about how to use ice in cocktails.
