Sweet, cool and refreshing, mint is the most commonly used herb leaf in cocktails – think juleps and mojitos –, and is easily available...

To celebrate Kings Day we’ve gone back to the 1930s and rustled up an ‘Orange Blossom No 1’ from the original Waldorf-Astoria bar book....

Michael Ziengs is owner of The Five Points bar and drinking society in Korte Houtstraat, The Hague. One of the most influential...

Whether a multi-layered cocktail or a humble G&T, good quality ice can make or break a drink. The ice that’s been floating around the...

‘Bitters’ make an appearance on many cocktail lists. But what exactly are they, and what do they add to your drink? Bitters were original...

The Mai Tai is a classic tiki cocktail, invented by the founder of Trader Vic’s, Victor Bergeron. The traditional recipe created by...

Describe your bar The Court... The Court is an ode to the international city of justice, The Hague. In the bar’s interior and especially...

'World Class' is a global cocktail competition featuring the premium brands from Diageo's portfolio of spirits. The best bartenders from...

Beer cocktails are a thing, says Ahmin Swalef who manages the bar at Mercure Den Haag Central. In fact the bar’s signature cocktail...

The Negroni is often quoted by bartenders as their favourite drink, combining equal parts of gin, sweet vermouth and Campari to create a...