by Thirst | Jul 10, 2020 | Cocktails, Nifty Bar Ideas
5 tips for making your home bar sustainable Who says sustainability is limited to food? The zero waste drinks movement is gaining global momentum, with bartenders becoming increasingly environmentally conscious, and implementing various changes to reduce their waste...
by Thirst | Jul 7, 2020 | Cocktails
12 things you didn’t know about Tequila You may also be interested in: International Whiskey Day: 8 things to know about Whiskey International Whiskey Day: 8 things to know about Whiskey You might enjoy drinking whiskey — but how much do you really know...
by Thirst | Jul 3, 2020 | Interesting Stuff
The many ways to say ‘cheers!’ in SA There’s no doubt that when clinking your glasses with friends, family and colleagues around the world, saying ‘cheers!’ truly signifies some of life’s most special moments. What makes the word ‘cheers’ even more unique, is that...
by Thirst | Jul 2, 2020 | Cocktails, Interesting Stuff
A seat at the bar with the Cocktail Whisperer IN THE FIRST OF OUR SEAT AT THE BAR SERIES WITH WORLD RENOWNED MIXOLOGISTS, WE CHAT TO AMERICAN MIXOLOGIST, AUTHOR, COCKTAIL INDUSTRY CONSULTANT, AND CANNABIS ALCHEMIST WARREN BOBROW ABOUT TRENDS, CAREER HIGHLIGHTS AND...
by Thirst | Jun 23, 2020 | Cocktails
Tips to take your cocktails to the next level We eat with our eyes first, and drink with them too, which is why the way a drink is presented is just as important as the liquid inside the glass. It’s one thing to buy a few ingredients and mix a drink at home, but a...
by Thirst | Jun 9, 2020 | Nifty Bar Ideas
DIY Home Bars BRING HAPPY HOUR HOME WITH THESE DIY HOME BAR IDEAS. While your favourite watering holes may be closed for the foreseeable future, why not bring happy hour to your home by creating a home bar? A designated cocktail zone is just the thing you need to make...
by Thirst | Jun 4, 2020 | Cocktails, Nifty Bar Ideas
Home Bar Essentials 7 ESSENTIAL RULES FOR STOCKING YOUR HOME BAR Looking for the hottest new spot for drinks? Spoiler alert: It’s your living room! While bars across the country remain closed, many are attempting to unleash their inner mixologists and experimenting at...
by Thirst | May 22, 2020 | Interesting Stuff
Coronavirus spurs massive spike in SA’s online alcohol sales South Africans are stocking up on alcohol supplies online in unprecedented numbers in preparation for the government’s lifting of the lockdown ban on alcohol sales in Level 3. Despite liquor retailers only...
by Thirst | May 21, 2020 | Cocktails
DIY Sugar Syrup HOW TO MAKE SUGAR SYRUPAFTER ALL, IT’S COCKTAIL HOUR SOMEWHERE Sugar syrup is an essential ingredient when making a number of cocktails, and an essential item for your home bar. The best thing about it is, it’s so easy to make and can be whipped up in...
by Thirst | Aug 27, 2019 | Staff
Meet Zack Simbini BARTENDER, MIXOLOGIST, TRAINER – JOHANNESBURG FULL NAMEZack F Simbini WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE GROWING UP?Growing up I wanted to be a civil engineer, I went on to study civil engineering at CJC by paying for my own studies I needed a job that defined...
by Thirst | Jul 25, 2019 | Staff
Meet Keiron-Bruce Robertshaw EVENT’S MANAGER – CAPE TOWN FULL NAMEKeiron-Bruce Robertshaw WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE GROWING UP?I wanted to be many things growing up. At one point I wanted to be a Jedi and the next day a Scientist. WHAT ARE YOU NOW?Now I am a bit of...
by Thirst | Apr 18, 2019 | Cocktails, Events
Johnnie Walker pop-up bar Thirst for more creates Johnnie Walker pop-up bar We challenged ourselves to elevate the iconic Johnnie Walker brand and provide a high-end crowd with something truly memorable. For one month, three times a week in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg...
