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Aperol Spritz

The Italians do it Bitter. Better, I Meant Better – Classic Italian Cocktails

When summer arrives, as a bartender we always see a run on Aperol spritz’s, but the times have changed, as the spritz has a home at any time drink, and its popularity has exploded. And this, in turn, has aided the popularity of all the Italian Aperitivo liqueurs. Italy produces numerous other bitter aperitivo liqueurs …

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Riviera

Transport Yourself To The Mediterranean Riviera With This Bank Holiday Bash

Are you looking for the perfect place to spend this August Bank Holiday? Why not transport yourself to the sunny Riviera where you can sit back and relax while sipping the finest wine? Sunday 5th August will see House on Leeson Street bring the glamour of the Riviera to Dublin with fabulous, drinks and music! …

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Outdoor Aperol Bar

Can You Say Summer Perfection? Get Yourself to This Outdoor Aperol Bar This Month

Ah Aperol, is summer really summer without it? In this glorious weather, you can’t beat a refreshing Aperol spritz while sitting outside basking in the sunlight. And what better way to do that than with an outdoor Aperol bar? After a successful stint in Dublin, the Aperol bar is going on tour and will be …

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Embrace the Joie of Aperitivo, the Mediterranean Tradition We Need in Our Busy Lives

Feel the Joie of Aperitivo, the Mediterranean Tradition We Need in Our Busy Lives

Different cultures have found creative ways to extend the joy of sharing food and drink across the day beyond the basic breakfast, lunch or dinner. Ireland has mastered the art of the afternoon tea, and brunch has quickly become a weekend must-do; the Swedish have “fika”, a mid-daybreak to share a pastry and a cuppa among …

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Spirit of Summer

The Summer of the Spritzer – Your Essential Guide to Spritz Cocktails

There is an episode on the Simpsons, back from when the show used to be funny, that summarises everything we though we knew about spritzer cocktails: Homer takes Ned Flanders to Las Vegas and while the first holds on to what seems to be a strong and alcohol-heavy Tiki drink (little umbrella and funky container), …

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5 Picnic Perfect Drinks to Take your Outdoor Sipping to the Next Level

5 Picnic Perfect Drinks to Take your Outdoor Sipping to the Next Level

On sunny days, parks, gardens, marinas, and every spot in which one can sit and enjoy the warming kiss of the sun become natural party venues, but as we don’t live on light alone, food and drink are generally part of the occasion. One of the simplest yet more comforting and pleasant ways to indulge …

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