Blog World of Drinks – articles about rum, whisky, wine, and mixed drinks
On the blog World of Drinks, you will find articles that guide you through the world of premium alcohol. Discover guides for selecting whisky, rum, or wine, tasting tips, and recipes for mixed drinks. Stay updated on news, trends, and stories of brands that shape drinking culture.
25. 09. 2026
Sex on the Beach is one of the best-known summer cocktails. Its pink colour, distinctive peach and cranberry flavour, and short list of easy-to-find ingredients make it a popular choice. You can mix it at home in just two minutes, even if until now you have only enjoyed it on holiday by the sea. The combination of vodka, peach liqueur and fruit juices makes this drink sweet and easy to drink.…
25. 09. 2026
You can recognise a Pornstar Martini at first glance. Its vivid orange colour, half a passion fruit floating on the foam and a small shot of chilled prosecco served alongside make it unmistakable. That little glass of prosecco is one of the things that has made it one of the most popular mixed drinks of recent years. It is also why one question comes up so often at the bar: what are you supposed…
24. 09. 2026
You can mix a Chupito faster than you can say its name. All you need are three ingredients, one shot glass, and you've got a sweet-and-sour shooter with the aroma of fresh lime that's sure to get the party started.
The essentials are white rum, lime juice and a cocktail cherry. But behind this simple combination are a few tricks that determine whether the flavours come together perfectly or the…
23. 09. 2026
Hugo Spritz is a fresher, more floral cousin of Aperol Spritz and can be a more pleasant choice on hot summer days. All you need is chilled prosecco, elderflower syrup, a splash of soda, fresh mint and a slice of lime. No shaker, no complicated techniques, just a few ingredients that complement each other beautifully.
The recipe is right below the introduction: for one glass, use 120 ml of…
Kombucha may look like an ordinary sparkling iced tea in a glass, but there's a living fermentation process behind it. It's made from sweetened tea that ferments for several days or weeks with a culture known as SCOBY, changing the drink's flavour, acidity and overall composition along the way. Over the past few years, kombucha has become one of the most popular drinks in the world of functional…
13. 08. 2026
Long ago, a mixture of whisky and cream was used as a traditional remedy for stomach problems. The mixture, however, only tasted good if it was consumed quickly. So how did an old home remedy become one of the world's most popular liqueurs? Baileys is a relatively young drink, with its history beginning in 1973. By 2007, one billion bottles of the creamy liqueur had been sold. The idea of…
04. 08. 2026
Cognac is one of the best-known wine spirits in the world. Many people enjoy it neat, but younger Cognacs also work exceptionally well in classic mixed drinks. Discover the difference between brandy and Cognac, what the VS, VSOP and XO classifications mean, how to taste Cognac properly and how to prepare the Sidecar and Brandy Alexander cocktails.
What is the difference between brandy and…
01. 08. 2026
Are you looking for simple vodka drinks that you can also prepare at home? We have selected three popular vodka cocktails – Moscow Mule, Cosmopolitan and Sex on the Beach. For each one, you will find the required ingredients, a simple method and product recommendations for mixing your drink.
Vodka has long been one of the most popular spirits in the world. Mixed drinks have played a major role…
01. 08. 2026
La Hechicera (pronounced la-echiséra) is a young rum brand from the Colombian Caribbean. A wilder place, full of diverse habitats and a truly magical atmosphere.
Colombia has become a wellspring of inspiration for it. The country stretches between two majestic oceans and three mountain ranges. It hides a diverse nature with tropical rainforests, misty forests, mountain steppes, deserts, and…
11. 05. 2026
Strong coffee, smooth vodka, and creamy foam on top. Espresso Martini is one of the most popular modern cocktails and you can find it in bars all over the world today. It combines the energy of coffee with the elegance of a cocktail and is the perfect choice after dinner or during a long evening with friends.
This drink is proof that even a relatively young cocktail can become a legend.
How…
04. 05. 2026
Elegant, fresh, and unmistakably pink. Cosmopolitan, often simply called “Cosmo,” is one of the most famous cocktails in the world. It gained fame not only in bars but also in pop culture, where it became a symbol of urban style and sophistication. Today, it is a staple on cocktail menus and a favorite drink among vodka and citrus flavor lovers.
The Origin of the Cosmopolitan Cocktail
The exact…
01. 05. 2026
O liehovare Kilchoman zo Škótskeho ostrova Islay sme určite už všetci počuli, vznikol v roku 2005 a donedávna (do r. 2019 kedy otvorili liehovar Ardnahoe) bol najmladším liehovarom na ostrove. O čom sme ale všetci možno ešte nepočuli je, že v priebehu roku 2024/25 prešli ich základné fľaškovania najväčšou evolúciou od svojho uvedenia na trh. A nešlo iba o vizuálny re-dizajn fliaš, ale aj…
