Cocktail Academy

The great aperitif classic and father of the Negroni, the Americano is a cocktail 100% made in Italy, starting with the ingredients: Bitter Campari, Vermouth Rosso and seltzer. 

They are two very popular cocktails, have the same base and, despite their names, do not have Russian origins. They are the Black Russian and its White version. Let's take a look at their history and the...

The first version of the Bloody Mary involved only equal parts tomato juice and vodka. The inventor of the Bloody Mary was French bartender Fernand Petiot in 1920, who was then working at the famous...

What do you think of when we say Hawaii? We immediately think of endless beaches, amazing sunsets, and of course brightly colored tropical cocktails. Such as a beautiful Blue Hawaii - or a Blue Hawaiian?...

Refined and elegant, born in the legendary Harry's New York Bar in Paris, the Boulevardier differs from the Negroni in only one ingredient, Bourbon instead of Gin. Let's take a look at its history, which...

It is the national drink of Brazil, and just the word is enough to transport us to endless beaches and forests, in an atmosphere of celebration, football and samba. Originating as a remedy against the...

Vieux Sajous 4 YO Lustau Oloroso Sherry Cask is one of the first true Sherry casks in the history of rum. It is produced in the grand terroir of Saint-Michel-de-l'Attalaye from Cristalline cane, one of...

Looking for the perfect cocktail. Discover our guides to the great classic cocktails. From the Dry Martini, a true liquid style icon for experienced drinkers, to the Cosmopolitan – 'Cosmo' – certainly one...

For years now, sake has established itself as a key ingredient in elegant, light and surprising cocktails. Far from the stereotype of the drink to be served hot, the sake that has conquered the world of...

The 'Cosmo' is certainly one of the most famous 'modern classics'. It's no coincidence that it features in Candace Bushnell's best-selling novel, which went on to inspire the TV show Sex and the City, in...

The date of birth of this iconic cocktail is uncertain, but it's almost certain that it wasn't born as we know it today, shaken in a shaker and served in a bowl. Mining engineer Jenning Cox proposed it in...

When a cocktail appears in films that have marked an era, it means its transformation into an icon is complete, and the Manhattan is no exception. Who does not remember the train scene from Some Like It...

The dry martini, a true liquid style icon for experienced drinkers, has become a worldwide dogma for the concept of a "dry" drink, created from very few ingredients and where the balance between gin and...

Fresh, citrusy and thirst-quenching: the Gin Fizz is a cocktail that never goes out of fashion. Perfect for the aperitif, ideal for surprising with simplicity. Behind its effervescence lies a subtle...

There can usually be many replicable drinks at home, but they are always technically quite simple, so they need fewer tools. The good news is that you can find everyday objects in the kitchen that can be...

It is the king of hot drinks, and it is perfect for cold winter afternoons: we are talking about Irish Coffee, the world's most famous spiked coffee. Did you know that it was invented in an airport? Let's...

Menorca, one of the most desirable summer destinations: sun, secret coves, fantastic beaches, endless nights... and the Pomada!

Let's discover this typically holiday cocktail, and find out the...

With its evocative name, numerous ingredients and high alcohol content, the Long Island Iced Tea has won the hearts of a wide audience over the years, and shows no signs of going out of fashion. Let's...

A true expression of Polynesian culture, the Mai Tai is the Tiki cocktail par excellence: exotic, colourful, powerful. Simply 'Mai tai-roa àe!', which means 'delicious' in Tahitian! Let's take a look at...

Acapulco, 1963. In the famous film Fun in Acapulco, Elvis Presley sips Margaritas while filming several scenes, but it was mainly behind the scenes, it seems, that he enjoyed this cocktail the most. How...

Just the name is enough to transport us to Cuba, perhaps at a table in the Bodeguita del Medio, dreaming of Hemingway and his era. With its fresh taste, the Mojito is indeed one of the most popular drinks...

The story of the Moscow Mule, with its coincidences, is so crazy that it seems fictional, yet it is very true.

It all begins in 1941 at the Chatham Bar in New York. The scene seems like the opening...

Its birth dates back to 1919, in Florence, thanks to Count Camillo Negroni, an iconic character of the time. An elegant polyglot, fencing master, gambler and lover of mixed drinks, the gentleman was a...

Its birth is lost in the mists of time, in the mid-1800s when the first cocktails were born. It was the time of Professor Jerry Thomas, the Auguste Escoffier of mixology, the first to codify the recipes...

Tequila, lime juice and grapefruit soda, plus a pinch of salt: these are the simple ingredients of Paloma, a classic cocktail popular in Mexico. Officially defined as an 'aperitif', but just by dosing the...

Rum, pineapple juice and coconut cream: these are the three ingredients of this classic cocktail that has always been synonymous with summer. Like many drinks that have become myths, the Piña Colada -...

Punch is universally considered the oldest cocktail, the one from which all others are said to have derived. Of Anglo-Saxon origin, like any self-respecting historical drink, Punch has uncertain origins...

As powerful and full of character as the historical character it is named after, the Rob Roy is the lesser-known close relative of the Manhattan, but its lesser fame is by no means due to lesser quality....

It is one of the most popular cocktails, and despite its young age it has already gained a reputation as a classic: fresh and harmonious, the Rum Cooler really makes you think of summer, holidays and long...

It has the colours of dawn, shading from red to deep yellow; it is delicately sweet and sour and definitely alcoholic: we are talking about Tequila Sunrise, a thirst-quenching and cheerful cocktail that...

Sweet, fragrant, rounded: Don Papa rum, originally from the Philippines, is the perfect ingredient for preparing tropical cocktails that immediately transport us to an exotic beach, among palm trees and...

The cold of winter has always invited us to seek out a cuddle with warm, cosy beverages: but why not try combining the pleasant search for warmth with a good gin? Let's see together how this distillate,...

In every corner of the world, at all hours, the Sour is one of the most popular cocktail categories. With its fresh, delicate taste and low alcohol content, the Whisk(e)y Sour has quickly established...

The White Lady is an elegant and fresh cocktail, which under its immaculate guise conceals a harmony of taste in which citrus tones and the pungent touch of gin alternate. And do you know why it is called...

Cold, snow, lights: the most festive time of the year is coming! To celebrate in the best possible way, we have selected three classic cocktails for you, worthy of fully representing the winter spirit.