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YouTube • Zoom Online Cocktail Classes • Membership Community Hey! I'm Steve the Barman.

I'm a Cocktail Bartender and I love helping you celebrate special occasions such as Birthdays and Hen Parties. And I also love to educate, sharing my knowledge from my 22 years in the trade!

03/09/2024

Spicy or NOT Spicy…?! How do you take it?

Seems everywhere I go at the moment, people stop me to talk about Margaritas! Seems to be Team Spicy and Team Not. Now I dunno which side of the fence I sit on, cos I’m not hugely keen on a “plain” Spicy Margarita. BUT. Give me a Spicy Mango, Spicy Guava, or a Spicy Watermelon and …WOW 👀

In a recent YouTube video I showcased some Margarita inspiration using Lime, obvs some Fruit…and very obvs, the Doc Fire which are INSANE 🔥🔥🔥

From that video, the recipe with the biggest reception was the Caramelised Peach!

SO WHICH RECIPE WOULD YOU TRY…?!

23/08/2024

My challenge to YOU… what Cocktails would you make with new Watermelon Puree?!

I had great fun on my first outing with this flavour which is exclusive to until 31st Dec 2024. None of these cocktails are as plain as you’d think, for example the Daiquiri has Tiki flavours with Tiki Bitters. The Marg uses Doc Fire and Chilli. The Mule uses Basil (Basil and Watermelon btw 🤩).

Big mahoooosive shout to for the Glassware too. (Also from ).

Full recipes are in the YouTube Video Description, and soon to be my blog.

26/06/2024

Next up in my Hen Party series was this lovely lot! It’s rarely ever the Hen that books me, but for some reason, my memory is thinking Iona…??! 🫣 Soz if I made that up!

Now I can’t do a venue review…cos this was one of their Private Houses. Of course I can visit private houses to do Masterclasses, it just happens very rarely. Maybe half a dozen a year.

Should you be worried about hosting at home…?!

Well not really. Not that it’s never happened, but stuff rarely ever gets spilt on the floor. And if you don’t have a standard wipe clean table, then I do always carry Waterproof covers.

The big issues I have though in Private Houses, is simply space. Because they’re not party houses they’re obviously a fraction of the size and rarely ever have a Dinner Table that can fit 10-12 around it.

The other issue is the Kitchen Sink. Again, if I go to party houses, i’m normally blessed with a big Double Sink, or more often than not, a completely separate utility sink and drainer that doesn’t interfere with a kitchen.

So if you are thinking about hosting at home. Please do consider the space and kitchen. We can always make it work. Of course we can. But I guarantee, we’ll always need more space than you think 😇😂

Side Note; if you’re thinking your Garden…then deploy the golden rule for outdoor Events! ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS plan for a Wet Weather event, that way if it’s nice, added Bonus! (Oh and be prepped for Wasps…they love my Syrups and Purees 🐝)

Alls I’ll say, we deffo made this work! This was out near Sandy, near the Beds/Cambs border!

17/06/2024

12 days after vowing to upload regular Hen Party Cocktail Masterclass stuff, I finally get round to uploading my second post! 😇🫣😂

Anyway. This is another Hen Party. Or as they called it, a “Fox Party”. Yeah that was a new one to me as well.

But this was another visit to which another spectacular venue in my area. It’s over at Thorndon (which is Suffolk, despite Insta thinking it’s 6/7 miles further north in Norfolk.

Now yes, MFB is a smaller venue. It sleeps x10. But the trend I’ve certainly seen in the last 18 months is for smaller Hen Parties. It’s very rare I get any enquiries over 12 these days. I’d call it a more Traditional style of house. Loads of Wood Beams for example. And the polar oppo to my stories from Friday just gone) But the facilities are top notch. Even a Hot Tub (which in 2024 is pretty standard…if your Hen Venue hasn’t got a Hot Tub, there’s something wrong somewhere! I visit some venues with 3!) And the kitchen is fantastic too!

If you’re looking for somewhere in the heart of East Anglia. Trust me, this is a solid shout. One day I will get round to publishing my top 25 Hen Party Houses in the East. I deffo think this makes it. But as I cover Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Cambs, Beds and on the odd occasions, Bucks & Herts, the competition is big. I’ll get it done over the summer 🫣…aka 2025! 😂

06/06/2024

Am I a Mixologist...?! Cue banter in some corners! 😇

It’s a question I get a lot. Mixologist is a term branded around all too often.
And while there is no legal definition. I think many of us deep in the industry, understand what the term really means.

The short answer; NOPE, I’m NOT!

I’ve never claimed to be.
I don’t want to be.
I don’t think I have the skills to be one.
Even if I had the time to be one.

If I’m not a Mixo, what am I?

Quite simply...
I’m a COCKTAIL BARTENDER.

Now, without wishing to upset some Bartenders...

There are very few Mixologists in the UK.
Like PROPER Mixologists.
90% of Bartenders calling themselves Mixo’s, are just Bartenders.
I’m sorry, but it’s true.

It’s like a Sous/Commis Chef claiming to be a Michelin Star Chef.

SO WHAT IS A MIXOLOGIST...?

The most concise definition I can give is, a Mixo is someone who REALLY understands flavour & balance, but has that passion to continually push the boundaries, using new techniques, new equipment, new flavours, new ingredients. A forward thinker, creating BRAND NEW DRINKS.

If you’re simply adding Monin Salted Caramel to an Espresso Martini.
YOU’RE NOT A MIXOLOGIST!

If you’re using Whitley Neill Gooseberry Gin in a Bramble.
SORRY, but you’re not a Mixologist!

However, if you’re in the kitchen, Sous Viding god knows what, using weird an wacky salts, and creating your own Caramel with a super posh Sugar and creating your own Salted Caramel... maybe even making your own Coffee Liqueur, by infusing left over grounds from your Coffee Machine. Maybe even infusing a those Coffee Grounds to make your own home infused Espresso Vodka...
..THEN YES, You can call yourself a Mixologist.

But if you’re just following Recipes. You’re a BARTENDER.

Now, I absolutely love what Mixologists are doing. I look on in awe. Our Industry needs them. And they should be rightly applauded. In fact, why it’s not a bigger deal on TV, like Masterchef, I don’t know.

But at the same time, Bartenders should be BE PROUD to be a “Bartender”.
Cos at the end of the day, we’re still highly skilled at what we do. And we put great big smiles on customers faces! And that is the be all and end all of Hospitality!

05/06/2024

Time I started to use my Insta Feed for what is actually a big part of my Business. If you want my Rum and Cocktail stuff, it’s where it always is. YouTube. Here is Cocktail Masterclasses for mainly Hen Parties.

Here’s a flashback to one of my first events of 2024. Over at the Stowlangtoft Estate. This particular venue is a hall attached to the estate. Perfect for larger groups. Can’t comment on the actual accommodation as it’s separate to the hall, but if it’s anything like the rest of the properties on the other part of the estate up the road, then it’ll be great!

14/05/2024

I love playing about with simple Cocktails. And the Pina Colada is such a fun Cocktail that any simple riffs are gonna be declious.

This one combines;
60ml Signature Blend no1
45ml Coconut Puree
15ml Coconut Milk
90ml Mango
15ml Lime
6 drops Tiki Bitters
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29/12/2023

More Cocktail Masterclass reflection from 2023! As I said previously, I don't post much about these, but in truth, they're still a big part of what I do! 1200+ Hen Parties and Counting. Plenty of Birthdays and Summer & Crimbo Corporate shenanigans! I don't take them every weekend these days, I do still give myself at least 1 weekend off a month.

I did decide after Covid that I'd retire from it all, but after 6 months, I realised I REALLY missed them. Don't get me wrong, I love the YouTube world and whole Online thing. But it can be very isolating. And I just craved that fun and no holds barred banter that only Cocktail Masterclasses can deliver.

After a quick count up, 2023 saw 43 Events in all. Which is a long way off the 120+ I used to do pre Covid. But thats a nice level for me. Still gives me time to Create and Edit Videos. But doesn't mean I spend half my weekend washing up either! 😁

Obviously word has spread that I'm back, as 2023 saw 17 repeat clients from Pre-Covid times. Mainly Hens from previous Hen Parties. But a few Corporates and 2 Birthdays too!

These are just some of the people who got the StB Treatment in 2023.

And on that, Bookings are already flooding in for 2024!
At the time of writing, March, May and June are already fully booked and have been for a few months now.
July is almost there. And January kinda is, although, I am giving myself the first 2 weekends off!

If you are interested in something for 2024, the Enquiry form is linked in my profile. But be warned, as like September, as soon as the kids go back to school, it's open season for enquiries. It always is! It was pre-covid and it was at the start of 2023. By the end of January, it's safe to say I should be booked solid up until the end of August.

28/12/2023

Just making my profile grid look pretty for 2024! 😇

28/12/2023

Cocktail Masterclass reflection time from 2023! I don't post much about these, but in truth, they're still a huge part of what I do! 1200+ Hen Parties and Counting. Plenty of Birthdays and Summer & Crimbo Corporate shenanigans! I don't take them every weekend these days, I do still give myself at least 1 weekend off a month.

I did decide after Covid that I'd retire from it all, but after 6 months, I realised I REALLY missed them. Don't get me wrong, I love the YouTube world and whole Online thing. But it can be very isolating. And I just craved that fun and no holds barred banter that only Cocktail Masterclasses can deliver.

After a quick count up, 2023 saw 43 Events in all. Which is a long way off the 120+ I used to do pre Covid. But thats a nice level for me. Still gives me time to Create and Edit Videos. But doesn't mean I spend half my weekend washing up either! 😁

Obviously word has spread that I'm back, as 2023 saw 17 repeat clients from Pre-Covid times. Mainly Hens from previous Hen Parties. But a few Corporates and 2 Birthdays too!

These are just some of the people who got the StB Treatment in 2023.

And on that, Bookings are already flooding in for 2024!
At the time of writing, March, May and June are already fully booked and have been for a few months now.
July is almost there. And January kinda is, although, I am giving myself the first 2 weekends off!

If you are interested in something for 2024, the Enquiry form is linked in my profile. But be warned, as like September, as soon as the kids go back to school, it's open season for enquiries. It always is! It was pre-covid and it was at the start of 2023. By the end of January, it's safe to say I should be booked solid up until the end of August.

09/11/2023

RED HOT & READY TO DROP! Next up on the British Tiki cocktails, I've created this little beauty using DropWorks Rum Distillery Clear Drop and Ninefold Distillery Cask Aged Rum. There's a little bit of Strawberry & Chilli from ODK Mixers UK, some Honey courtesy of Lazydog Distillery, Plus a few other fantastic ingredients to give this cocktail some extra layers!

Check it out on YouTube;
https://youtu.be/uny4IXk0nPg

07/11/2023

It's LIVE. My New YouTube Channel showcasing British Scratch Rums is LIVE! This channel is going to be pretty much a Cocktail based channel, with me creating all kinds of weird and wonderful Drinks. From twisting up classics, to simple HiBalls. Everything I can do to big up British Rums.

The first recipe is the Pineapple Daiquiri but reLOADED.
The first Distilleries up are Outlier Distilling Company and Lazydog Distillery

Video; https://youtu.be/NcbxA9fpWGo?si=vfyyNJ1WQGfJAkRg
Recipe; https://www.stevethebarman.com/post/pineapple-daiquiri-reloaded

I was going to post a new video weekly, but I have enough Ideas to go twice a week.
So TUESDAY & THURSDAY at 3pm... on YouTube. Expect British Rum awesomeness!

01/11/2023

I've been playing with Mai Tai's. Check out the latest video on my Main Rum Channel (Link in Bio). This time, I wanted to see how a simple swap of Banana Liqueur for the Dry Orange Curacao worked. But in doing so, I also found a new favourite combination...

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31/10/2023

It's GO TIME. My NEW YouTube Channel Launches today. "Modern British Tiki". Over the next few years, I'm going to be creating 100+ Rum and Tiki Cocktails using British Scratch Rums as the Base. No Barbados, Jamaica, Guyana, or Martinique here... Just some of the AMAZING New British Rums we now have here!

The recipes drop every Tuesday, starting 7th November.
Plus I'll be dropping Shorts too, quick sub 60 second Videos, telling you about the Rums and the Ingredients I'm using.

This will be me, in my Element, doing what I do Second Best!
(Obviously, Hen Party Cocktail Masterclasses are my real forte! 😇😂)

This new channel is in conjunction with my good friends at Master of Malt - 90% of the ingredients I use can be purchased from them. With other bits and bobs and equipment coming from my other good friends at Drinkstuff

Make sure you Subscribe to the new channel;
"Modern British Tiki" over on YouTube.
(Link in my Bio as always!)

LAUNCH VIDEO is now Live, explaining how this will work!

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05/09/2023

The Next Tiki Cocktail we’re looking at this week js Dons Own Grog. You’d think on paper…should be a home run no matter what Rums are used! Recipe and how to make dropped today. But. could be an interesting show on Sunday…

04/09/2023

I’ve had a great time filing Mai Tai shizzle over the last few weeks. The story is still unfolding over on YouTube though… as we’re in the middle of a Jamaican Rum rabbit hole! (And it’s yummy!)

18/06/2023

Calling ALL Cane Juice Rum/Rhum brands… as the Pic says, all 3 of my YouTube Channels will be dedicated to Rums Dark Side 😇😘😂 for AT LEAST a month.

Originally a week at Easter. That after planning, turned into 2, then a month. NOW…well I know I can go till the end of August, easily.

So what do I want?!

YOU.

Quite simply, if anyone wants to be featured. If anyone wants to do a “Zoom Chat” video. If anyone wants to help educate. If anyone has educational stuff they can send me. Just slide into my DMs.

I’ll be working methodically. So the first few weeks will be Martinique. Then Guadeloupe. Then Mauritius. Then Haiti, Madeira etc etc etc.

Nothing Cane Juice is off limits.
Just remember, my whole focus is “Rums MAINLY under £50/$60/€60”. I know you may have expensive shizzle you want people to buy. But let’s focus on education first…

So. C’mon peeps. SLIDE AWAY. My DMs and WhatsApp/Emails are open.

27/02/2022

This week's Live Show; I've got a Tasting of . A tasting of Pineapple and White Rums. This weeks Dram of the Week is . Plus as always a Members Cocktail and the Daiquiri Cocktail PART 4, this week playing with different Syrups like Demerara, Orgeat, Agave, Muscovado and Maple.

JOIN ME AT 8pm over on YouTube!

26/02/2022

Here's Todays RUM FOR THE WEEKEND! A quickfire 5-6 minute Rum Cocktail Inspiration Video featuring your favvy Rum Brands, your favvy Syrup Brands and favvy Mixers. Ideal for Parties, ideal as Cash Converters on Pub/Bar Menus! WADE IN!!!

Today's Drinks include;

LINK IN BIO

26/02/2022

Just playing Catch up on Socials. This is THURSDAYs Video. Attacking the Zombie Cocktail using the menage a trois of Blue Label, Gunpowder Proof and 151! Yup, it's bloody strong...but very very tasty!

Link in Bio!

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DID YOU KNOW TODAY IS PORNSTAR MARTINI DAY…?! Today is the day to raise a Cocktail to the legend that is Douglas Ankrah! Gone but deffo not forgotten. Although I can feel him giving me a slap over barrrstadising is beloved creation. That said, THESE ARE BANGERS 👊 Get your @fronauk fruits, @artisuk_ glasses, @odk_orsadrinks Lime juice, @real_infused_exotics Puree, @stillabunt_cocktail Doc Fire, shakers and more from @drinkstuff BUT…get our inspo from me kids 👊 #martinipornstar #passionfruitmartini #easycocktails #cocktailvariation #homebartender #cocktails

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT MY DRIED FRUITS…?? Well they ain’t mine, but you know what I mean 😇. All @fronauk Fruit are available exclusively from @drinkstuff in the UK. 👊 They save you £££ through no wastage 👊 They make you £££ cos they make your Drinks look ace 👊 They save you Fridge space 👊 They save you Prep time If you Run a Pub/Bar/Hotel/Restaurant/Mobile Bar/Coffee Shop/Cake Biz/Soap Biz/Candle Biz and haven’t tried them yet and would like to, shoot me a DM and I’ll hook you up! #easycocktails #driedfruit #driedfruits #cocktailgarnish #cocktailgarnishes #tropicalfruit #dehydratedfruit #dehydratedfruits #bartender #homebartender #mixology

TODAY IS MAI TAI DAY… apparently 🤷‍♂️😇. But who needs a proper reason to enjoy one of the best Rum Cocktails. Today I’ve been playing around with different @real_infused_exotics syrups and created some banging Mai Rai riffs, all still including that Jamaican Rum, Citrus and Almond flavours. My favourite… this GUAVA MAI TAI! ALL RECIPES IN MY YOUTUBE VIDEO But this Guava Mai Tai 50ml @roncolon111 55.5% 15ml @fortunellaliqueur 25ml @odkmixers Lime 10 drops Almond Extract 15-20ml @real_infused_exotics Guava #maitai #rumcocktail #easycocktails #homebartender #rum #rumcocktails #easycocktailrecipes #cocktailvariation

HIT ME UP WITH YOUR DRAGON FRUIT COCKTAIL IDEAS… So I’ve got the new @fronauk Dragon Fruit slices. Now as tasty as they are, I’ve gotta stop eating them, so I’m looking for Dragon Fruit Cocktails to serve up. First up; Dragon Fruit Marg. 50ml @el_tequileno Blanco 15ml @fortunellaliqueur 25ml @odkmixers Lime 50ml @pagofruitjuice Dragon Fruit 10ml @real_infused_exotics Agave. Glass; @artisuk_ Drink; BANGING 🔥💥💥 #driedfruit #cocktailgarnish #dragonfruit #dragonfruits #margarita #easycocktail

I BET YOU’VE NEVER HAD A WHISKEY SOUR LIKE THIS… This is a Pumpkin Whiskey Sour using @real_infused_exotics Pumpkin Puree. This was one of 5 whiskey sours I made in my latest YouTube video. But which one was my favourite?! #whiskey #whiskeysour #easycocktails #easycocktail #homebartender #pumpkinspice #pumpkincocktails #pumpkinsour

I get asked this A LOT… What do you do? How does your Business work?! Well here you go kids… #cocktailmasterclass #henparty #youtuber #onlinebusiness #driedfruit #easycocktails

Looking for some Bramble inspiration?! Look no further. Plus of course we have the brand spanking new @fronauk Blackberries. I have 3 Bramble variations in today’s YouTube video. All in @artisuk_ Glassware. All non boozy stuff can be found on the @drinkstuff website. Other shouts in these drinks. @odkmixers Lemon. @stillabunt_cocktail Bitters. @goldstone_rum for the Booze. @franklinandsons for the sodas! #easycocktails #bramble #bramblecocktail #autumncocktails #cocktails #cocktailvariation

2pt Steins. What would you put in them….?? Well as some who enjoys Cocktails more than beer, a Paloma…sort of…was the better Option. @drinkstuff has a decent range of Steins. Perfect for your Oktoberfest celebrations. However, if you prefer a larger vessel for your cocktails, I reckon that’s a goer too… #ocktoberfest #2pints #2pintstein #stein #paloma

How would you capitalise on the growing Margarita Cocktail trend? Well for me, it’s all about adding variations to your Cocktail menu. In this reel, I have a firm favourite, Watermelon and Hibiscus. 50ml @el_tequileno Blanco Tequila 15ml @fortunellaliqueur 25ml @odkmixers Lime 15ml @real_infused_exotics Watermelon Puree 6 drops @stillabunt_cocktail Burlesque Bitters Don’t forget there are more variations in my latest YouTube video. #cocktails #driedfruit #driedfruitgarnish #cocktailgarnish #cocktailgarnishes #easycocktails #margarita #margaritas #cocktailvariation

This is how you make more money from your Aperol Spritz sales, by simply adding fun riffs to your menu to keep fresh and exciting. This is a Honey and Blood Orange Spritz. Make your Aperol Spritz in the normal way, then add; - 15ml @monin_uk Blood Orange Syrup - 6-8 drops of @stillabunt_cocktail Honey Bitters Then to garnish, grab some of your favourite @fronauk Fruit (all of which are available from @drinkstuff) #cocktails #driedfruit #driedfruitgarnish #cocktailgarnish #cocktailgarnishes #easycocktails #aperolspritz #aperolspritz🍹 #easycocktailsathome

The new @fronauk fruit is IN at @drinkstuff HQ. Blackberries. Dragon Fruit. Juniper. Then Passion Fruit, Pineapple & Dragon Fruit Powders. NOW we’re rolling peeps 👊 #cocktails #driedfruit #driedfruitgarnish #cocktailgarnish #cocktailgarnishes #easycocktails

Brand SPANKERS new @real_infused_exotics WATERMELON exclusive to @drinkstuff in the UK until the end of 2024. There’s the Paloma here. Then 4 more Recipes over on my YouTube channel. (Link in Bio). This is the start of the new (old revisited) direction of my YouTube channel. Not just rum now. We’re going all in on all brands. But only my Favvy brands. The likes of @boutiqueyrum @dutchbarnvodka @odkmixers @stillabunt_cocktail @fortunellaliqueur @jbeimports @franklinandsons @el_tequileno @supasawaco @monin_uk @artisuk_ Everything in the video EXCEPT BOOZE can be purchased from Drinkstuff. While this isn’t a paid post, I am on Drinkstuff’s books. But no brand has paid me specifically to say/use their products. Everything I use, I use cosmetics I love it and would 100% use if I was running a Bar these days. #cocktails #easycocktails #simplecocktails #cocktailtime #homebartender #watermeloncocktail (This is take 2 cos Insta didn’t like Take 1… 🤦‍♂️😂)

Behind the scenes of an StB Hen Party! This was Kelly’s special night! Great fun. Cocktails; Mojitos, Sex on the Beach and Brambles! #henparty #henpartyideas #henpartyweekend #henpartycocktailmakingclass #henpartycocktailmaking #cocktailmaking #cocktailmasterclass

Come with me, behind the scenes of a Film Day… and yes i’m still sober…

Happy DAIQUIRI DAY… one of my Favvy days of the year. Not only is it one of the tastiest Cocktails to drink, it’s one of the EASIEST COCKTAILS you could ever try to make! I love riffing my @roncubayofficial Daiquiris with either @monin_uk Banana Syrup or @bettersbitters Pineapple & Star Anise/Banana & Bergamot Bitters (available from @jbeimports) The thing with Daqs. Even though I do a 50ml:20ml:20ml ratio, you might find you prefer 50ml:25ml:25ml or even 60ml:30ml:15ml. The fun is finding out and experimenting!

It’s a day out out with @Fronauk and @drinkstuff! Absolutely loved some@of my chats yesterday. Met some brilliant people. Can’t wait for the next trip up in another few weeks! Special shouts go to the following for your Hospo, Chats and Drinks! @williamandflorence @thefreemasonsarmsnorwich @maidsheadhotel_norwich @rooftopnorwich @11thandsocial @tipsyjaruk @gonzostearoom And @stannicholls @atticserei @robvisualmusic 👊

World Daiquiri Day is coming up. Almost my Favvy day of the year. (Obvs St Pirans Day trumps it 👊). But it’s a great excuse to venture away from the same old same old and create some magic. Full length video drops on YouTube Tomorrow. Daiquiri day is 19th July if you didn’t know. Recipes and Ingredients will be in the YouTube video description. All glassware and Syrups used can be purchased from @Drinkstuff (except the Dragon Fruit Syrup… BOOOOO Lozza 😇😂) And of course no Garnish is complete with some @fronauk Fruit! Rums featured; @dropworks.distillery @outlierdistilling @goldstone_rum Purees and Syrups @odkmixers @monin_uk @stillabunt_cocktail

Lydia’s Hen Party near Hadleigh and Stacey’s Hen in Maidenhead. Great weekend. Fun Ladies. Need a count up, think it’s 1300 Hen Parties now. If not, it’s really close!

😍 THIS IS A MUST If you’re looking for a fun experience that you’ll remember for ages and you’re anywhere near Brighton! Thank you so much to @goldstone_rum for letting me do this. I clicked with John & Gina the first time I went them way back in early 2023. They’ve created something special down there and they’re growing daily. It’s not just about making a Rum from scratch and selling it. It’s not just about Distillery tours. It’s not just about the Rum School where you can distill your own Rum and take it away with you… No, they’re leaning into the whole local Hospo community and trying to help it become a better place. Teams get training. Bars can get their own unique Rum to pour or use in Cocktails. (Go check out @gunghobar for example for some INCREDIBLE Cocktails with their own special Rum) Spending a few days with John & Gina and visiting loads of different Pubs, Bars, Venues and Restaurants and seeing their Rums displayed proudly in the middle of the back bars, makes me super proud of what they’re achieving. It just goes to show that if Bartenders respect the liquid enough to use it in Cocktails, you should to. Can’t wait to play with my Summer Fruity Blend after it sits for a few days. I’ve got various Daqs and Highballs in mind. And we’ll do a video over on YouTube to showcase. Yeah I’ve been present when Distillers have been cranking out Rum on their 200l to 2000l stills. But until now, I’ve never actually distilled my own Rum. This was a truly special moment for me. From sourcing the Fruit. Chopping. Seeing the Temp rise on the still. The first drops. Sampling along the way. ABV adjusting and bottling. Thank you guys for letting me have a play! Don’t wait for a Birthday or Christmas present. Slide in to their DMs and book NOW as spaces are always limited unless you’re booking waaay in advance.