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Think outside the box - swap flowers for cocktails
Post by CyberWorkshop Collaborator on Sep 09, 2019
When it comes to gift giving, most of us tend to fall back on the predictable old standbys of flowers and chocolate. Which is cool - if you’re ok with boring and unimaginative. But if you’re ready to up your gift-giving game, it’s time to shake and stir...
Unique Gift Ideas for Men
Post by CyberWorkshop Collaborator on Sep 02, 2019
You’re not alone if you struggle to come up with unique gift ideas for the men in your life. At one time or another, we’ve all come up short in the gift stakes for our partner, father or brother. Struggle no more, as we’ve put together the ultimate list of...
What to Buy the ‘Hard to Buy For’ Person Who Has Everything?
Post by CyberWorkshop Collaborator on Aug 26, 2019
Everybody has one of 'those' people in their life — that tricky individual who is impossible to buy for. When a holiday or a birthday rolls around, you dread the hours it takes to find a suitable gift. You know that a pair of socks or some chocolate just isn’t going to cut it...
5 Best Birthday Party Themes
Post by CyberWorkshop Collaborator on Aug 19, 2019
We’re of the opinion that if there’s no cocktails, there’s no party. Just because you're getting older doesn't mean your birthday parties have to be less fun. All you need for a memorable party is a few go-to cocktail recipes, all the ingredients you need at your fingertips, and...
Social Events for Your Next Cocktail Box
Post by CyberWorkshop Collaborator on Aug 12, 2019
It’s time to let you in on a secret. While social events are the perfect occasion to enjoy one of our cocktail boxes, you don’t actually need a reason to order one. Truly. Our cocktail boxes are great to share but even better to savour. Order a box...
How to host the perfect hens
Post by CyberWorkshop Collaborator on Aug 05, 2019
There’s a definite thrill in being asked to host your bestie’s hens party. While there’s the thrill of excitement in being given this honour, you may also be experiencing a rush of anxiety as you feel the weight of expectation on your shoulders. A hens night is one...
How to host a gourmet BBQ cocktail party
Post by CyberWorkshop Collaborator on Jul 29, 2019
Say goodbye to traditional BBQ fare and say hello to the gourmet BBQ cocktail party. That’s what you’ll be doing next time you crank up the BBQ for your next big occasion. Pair your favourite cocktails with a BBQ tasting menu to offer your guests a completely new culinary...
Clever gift ideas for your loved ones when you’re far afield
Post by CyberWorkshop Collaborator on Jul 22, 2019
When you’re far away from the ones you love, it makes a ‘cheers’ together over a cocktail tricky. While you may not be able to be with them in person, you can be there in spirit (see what we did there?). It doesn't matter if you’re in Cape Reinga or...
The Art of the Craft Cocktail
Post by CyberWorkshop Collaborator on Jul 16, 2019
If you’ve stepped inside a cocktail bar recently, you’ll have noticed that craft cocktails are big business. Every bar worth their salt in bar snacks has a craft cocktail ready to tempt you. They look impressive and chances are that if they’re mixed by bearded hipster bartenders, they’ll come with...
5 Easy Tips To Take Your At-Home Cocktails To The Next Level
Post by CyberWorkshop Collaborator on Jul 04, 2019
It's one thing to buy a few ingredients and mix up some drinks at home, but a whole other ball game to make them just as Insta-worthy and delicious as what you'd order in the fanciest bar in town. For professional quality drinks at home, these simple tools and tricks...
3 Must-Have Cocktails For Your Next Camping Trip
Post by CyberWorkshop Collaborator on Jul 01, 2019
When we think about going camping, cocktails don't tend to be the first thing to spring to mind. But as we come into winter, indulging in a glamping experience rather than traditional camping is incredibly appealing. So, while we're looking at creating a more indulgent camping experience, why not make...
It's 5'oclock Somewhere
Post by CyberWorkshop Collaborator on Jun 28, 2019
Why is it we always use 5pm as an excuse to have a drink? Like it's not acceptable any earlier in the day. It's time to bust this myth. From afternoon to late night, there's a cocktail or three to suit. Next time it's only 2pm and you feel like...
The Beginners Guide To Amazing At-Home Cocktails
Post by CyberWorkshop Collaborator on Jun 24, 2019
Like scones with jam and cream. Like gin with tonic. Like Beyonce and Jay-Z. Some things are just made for each other. When you’re enjoying a perfectly balanced cocktail, it’s like magic. All those ingredients were made to be mixed together exactly like that. Cocktail Collective is all about bringing...
Pair And Sip: Your Ultimate Guide To Cocktail And Food Pairing - Bourbon Old Fashioned
Post by CyberWorkshop Collaborator on Jun 20, 2019
A cocktail so original, it has its very own glass named after it. The name Old Fashioned is said to have been coined at a gentleman's club in Louisville, Kentucky in 1881. The combination of muddled sugar and bitters, bourbon and citrus rind, however, has been a popular choice since...
10 Essentials To Have On Hand To Make Delicious Craft Cocktails
Post by CyberWorkshop Collaborator on Jun 16, 2019
You’ve got some vodka, some whiskey and a few random bottles of liquor you’ve collected over the years. Used once and never touched again. They all gather dust on a shelf. There’s some fancy glasses in the cupboard for special occasions. You never use them. Every...
3 Easy Cocktail Recipes For A Sweet And Happy Winter
Post by CyberWorkshop Collaborator on Jun 12, 2019
As the days become shorter and the temperature cools, there’s nothing sweeter than coming home to good company, a home-cooked meal and a delicious well-earned drink. Better still, a refreshing cocktail to embrace the change in season. The easiest way to enjoy a cocktail at home is to have all...
Pair And Sip: Your Ultimate Guide To Cocktail And Food Pairing - Moscow Mule
Post by CyberWorkshop Collaborator on Jun 08, 2019
Necessity is the mother of invention. This is certainly true for the Moscow Mule. One fateful day in 1939, John G Martin sat himself down in an LA bar, the Cock 'n' Bull. He had bought the US rights to Smirnoff vodka but was struggling to sell it because vodka...
Inside the Box
Post by CyberWorkshop Collaborator on Jun 04, 2019
"Where did you source that cold brew?" "When will you make a Negroni box?" "What's in the chilli salt in the Margarita box?" Here at Cocktail Collective HQ, we're constantly being asked about our cocktail and ingredient decision-making process. The fact is there are so many delicious cocktail combinations out...
Pair And Sip: Your Ultimate Guide To Cocktail And Food Pairing - Espresso Martini
Post by CyberWorkshop Collaborator on May 30, 2019
Espresso Martini, the ultimate after-dinner cocktail (though don't let us tell you what to do if you'd like one at lunchtime). Originally named the vodka espresso, it was renamed in the '90s when Martinis were hip. This iconic drink was created in 1983 in London by Dick Bradsell at the...
International Margarita Day 2019
Post by CyberWorkshop Collaborator on Feb 22, 2019
To celebrate International Margarita Day we have pulled together three of our favourite margarita recipes for you to enjoy! Blackberry Grapefruit Margaritas (serves 2) Ingredients: 6 parts blanco tequila 6 parts freshly squeezed grapefruit juice 4 parts lime juice 1 part gomme syrup...
White Christmas Mojiti Recipe
Post by CyberWorkshop Collaborator on Jan 15, 2019
We teamed up with JAG Kitchens to find out your favourite cocktail recipes. The winner of our $150 Cocktail Collective voucher was Angela Hollinger, with her yummy recipe for a 'White Christmas Mojito' Ingredients: 1 cup lime juice 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup white rum...
Your Perfectly Pink Mocktail Recipe for Pink Ribbon Breakfast 2018
Post by CyberWorkshop Collaborator on May 04, 2018
When the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ asked us to join the Foundation and a group of influencers - such as Al Brown, Bluebells Cakery and The Caker - to help design an Instagram-worthy table that would inspire Kiwis to host their own Pink Ribbon Breakfast, we didn’t have to think...
A Recipe for Frozen Strawberry Margaritas
Post by CyberWorkshop Collaborator on Dec 31, 2017
With beautifully fresh strawberries now in season and with summer now in its stride, frozen Strawberry Margaritas make for the perfect cooler! 1/ First, combine the ingredients for your Margaritas directly into the blender (no need to shake). With each recipe card producing 2 serves, you can double up the recipe and pour...
An extraordinary Espresso Martini – in 4 easy steps
Post by Nazla Carmine on Jul 25, 2017
Back in the late 1980s, it was a novel thought that vodka and espresso could work together. Thirty years on and it’s surprising this compatible combo weren’t blended together sooner! So how did this icon of late night revelry come about? Well, it was created by UK bar-tending guru Dick...
New Years day 2016 - something out of the box
Post by Nick Halpin on Mar 09, 2017
New Years day 2016 was something out of the box. Everyone loves summer. It's that one time of the year everyone relaxes. Taking time with the friends, laughing, sharing, singing and dancing. And so it was on the New Years of 2016. When a group of families and friends - a...
A collective of quality New Zealand product
Post by Nick Halpin on Mar 09, 2017
Early on in our journey we discovered a thriving New Zealand community of craft distillers, producers of fresh fruit, coffee and soda artisans. We knew immediately that we wanted to be part of this community and we hoped we could help to showcase this growing New Zealand story. The...
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