The casual magazine
Drinks, techniques, and a bit of smarts for the aspiring home bartender
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Knowledge
How to balance a cocktail's taste
Control sweetness, acidity, alcohol, and dilution with ease.
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Tutorials
How to make simple syrup at home
Simple, fast, and budget-friendly
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Knowledge
The perfect gin and tonic glass
How to choose the right glass for your G&T.
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Knowledge
The different gin types
How to decipher a gin bottle's label.
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Tutorials
Making clear ice at home with tap water and directional freezing
No expensive machine or tools required.
More about the casual magazine
Good drinks are only part of the story. The casual magazine explores the people, places and small discoveries that make time together worth savouring.
Follow us behind the bar, pick up a technique to try at home, or find a new place to spend an evening. From a carefully made ice cube to a thoughtful welcome, we look at the details that bring a drink to life.
Stay curious, keep it casual
You do not need a perfectly stocked bar or a vocabulary of tasting notes to join in. Start with something that catches your eye, make room for a little experimentation, and share what you discover with good company.