If you’ve spotted Aluna Pineapple & Pandan Spiced Rum on the shelf and wondered whether it’s just another flavoured gimmick… or something genuinely worth pouring, this one’s for you. I put it through its paces the only way that really matters behind a bar, not just sipping it neat, but actually making drinks with it. From first taste, it’s a bit of a curveball. You get that soft tropical pineapple straight away, but it’s the pandan that gives it a slightly creamy, almost vanilla-like edge,...

Today, I've got another one of those ingredients that rarely gets any airtime on cocktail menus. But I think once you give it a go, you'll absolutely fall in love. In this video, I’m sharing five incredible cocktails that feature rum and the often overlooked ingredient: watermelon. Trust me, these drinks are not just refreshing; they’re a game changer for your cocktail repertoire! First up, we’re diving into a Caipirinha-style cocktail that combines unaged rum with elderflower and watermelon....

Whiskey cocktails can feel a bit… serious. A lot of classic recipes are spirit-heavy, technique-heavy, or just not that approachable if you’re not already a whiskey fan. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In this video, I’m taking five simple whiskey cocktails and upgrading them with easy tweaks that make a massive difference. These aren’t complicated builds or bartender-only drinks — they’re easy whiskey cocktails you can make at home that actually taste great. From lighter, fruit-forward...