Cocktail guides

Buying tips, mixer pairings and spirit comparisons for UK home bars — written to pair with our spirit recipe hubsand free AI generator.

• Lidl spirits UK — what’s worth buying for cocktails

  Lidl spirits reviewed for home cocktails — vodka, gin, tequila and rum worth buying, what to skip, and cocktail recipes that work with supermarket bottles.

• Disaronno mixers — what to pair with amaretto

  Best Disaronno mixers for UK home bars — cola, orange juice, coffee and cocktail recipes. Disaronno vs amaretto explained with easy serves.

• Orange bitters vs Angostura — what’s the difference?

  Orange bitters vs Angostura explained — flavour differences, classic cocktails for each, and whether you need both in a UK home bar.

• Best tequila for Margaritas (UK picks)

  Best tequila for Margaritas in the UK — blanco picks from £15–£40, 100% agave rules, and Margarita recipe ratios with Cointreau.

• Mojito without mint — what to use instead

  No mint? Make a Mojito anyway — basil, cucumber and mint-free rum cocktails with UK supermarket swaps and full methods.

• Best cognac for a Sidecar

  Best cognac for Sidecar cocktails — Hennessy VS vs Martell, brandy swaps, and the classic 2:1:1 recipe with Cointreau and lemon.

• Best gin for Negroni (UK)

  Best gin for Negroni UK — Beefeater, Tanqueray and Plymouth picks, Campari ratio tips, and how to balance sweet vermouth.

• Best whisky for Old Fashioned (UK)

  Best whisky for Old Fashioned UK — Buffalo Trace, Bulleit, Scotch swaps and the sugar-bitters ratio for stirred cocktails.

• Whiskey Sour without egg white

  Whiskey Sour recipe without egg white — aquafaba swap, drier ratios, and best bourbon picks for UK home bars.