The Dodgy Cocktail Order That Makes Bartenders Nervous

It’s the kind of order that says, “I came to forget my name and make it everyone else’s problem.”
A Huge Win For Conservation As The African Penguin Gets A Lifeline, But The Fight Is Not Over Yet

The win, now a court order, ensures that commercial sardine and anchovy fishers must steer clear of protected areas, giving penguins a fighting chance.
Fitch & Leedes Is Showing Off South Africa’s Best Artisans Behind The Bar

First up is Richie Nahkala, the mastermind behind the bar at Alchemy in Ballito.
Win a Case Of Fitch & Leedes Mixers – The Perfect Match For Every Relationship Status This Valentine’s Day

If your love life were a cocktail, what would it taste like?
The Drink Trends You’re About To See Everywhere

One thing is for sure, experimental beverage events are huge right now.
Opting For Mocktails Over Cocktails Can Lower The Risk Of Seven Types Of Cancer

“We all make decisions that balance risks with benefits. In this case, more people will ask themselves, is drinking those beers really worth it?”
These White Christmas Cocktails Are A Fun Way To Celebrate The Festive Season, Summer Style

Basically, your Christmas trees and stoeps aren’t the only things getting lit this season.
The Best Summer Cocktail Recipes Ft. A Way To Save The Penguins

Beat the heat with one of these cool cocktails.
The South African Cocktail Scene Is Booming

Research finds that South Africans are most interested in quality, and willing to spend an average of R116 per drink.
Halloween Cocktail Treats For Adults, Because The Kids Can’t Have All The Fun!

Your grown-up pallet might recoil at the sight of your kid munching on a slimy sour worm he picked up under a stop sign on the corner, but Halloween can still hold some wicked fun for Mommies and Daddies.
Did You Know There’s A Fitch & Leedes Pineapple Lemonade To Help Save The African Penguins?

The can is super cute, and with every purchase, you can contribute directly towards the conservation efforts to save the Cape African Penguin.
About The 2024 International Spirits And Wine Festival’s Three-City Tour

After mixing it up in Durbs, The International Spirits and Wine Festival will head to Grand West in Cape Town, before the third and final extravaganza in November at The Johannesburg Expo Centre.
Okay, Hear Us Out: “Season” Your Cocktail With Soy Sauce

It’s like giving your drink a proper little zhuzh!
Give Peas A Chance – Vegetables In Cocktails Are Making A Comeback

When you bring this fantastical drink out to your choms for winter sundowners, they’ll be frantically looking around for your Michelin star for sure.
12 Cocktails To Try Based On Your Zodiac Sign

Look, we don’t take astrology seriously but it is fun to play around with matching personality traits with zodiac signs and sussing strangers out by guessing the planetary influence around their birth – all with a drink to match, of course.
Ever Wonder Where The Word ‘Cocktail’ Actually Comes From?

The first use of the word in relation to a drink was in a 1803 article, where “to drink a cocktail” was claimed to be “excellent for the head.”
Try These Winter Cocktails To Chase Away The Chills

Some of our favourite cocktail recipes that will not only act as a warm liquid blanket but will also add a kick and a boost to keep you going during the coldest months.
South Africa’s Top-Selling Mixer Brand Is Now Tantalising Tastebuds In The UK

It is about time that the brand spread its merriment with the folks who practically invented the classic gin and tonic cocktail.
These Regency-Inspired Cocktails Are The Perfect Thing To Sip While Indulging In ‘Bridgerton’ Season Three

The social season is upon us, and it’s set to be a ravishing spectacle you won’t want to miss – especially not without a fancy tipple in hand.
Bartenders Share The Home Bar Ingredients To Pay More Attention To

Trust me, you’re going to get a sour side-eye if you just buy a bottle of Jack and a six-pack of Coke and call it a home bar.
The Not-So-Brief History Of Soft Drinks

Bubbly drinks that don’t pack an alcoholic punch have a very long history.
You Have Mosquitoes To Thank For Creating Happy Hour

That’s because the disease they’re known for spreading (malaria) helped forge the classic G&T cocktail, a drink with as much recreational worth as it has medical value.
Can You Copyright A Cocktail?

Fortunately, the legalities of the high-end cocktail world don’t apply to your pop-up tiki bar next to the pool.
How To Impress Mixologists And Sound Like A Pro At The Cocktail Bar

One does not simply walk up to a bar and ask for a ‘cocktail’ if one wants to be taken seriously by the mixology crowd.
What Exactly Are The Benefits Of Dry January?

For one, giving up alcohol for a month may aid weight loss and lower blood pressure.
What We’re Drinking This Holiday Season

From bitter to bubbly, boozy to booze-free, there’s a cocktail for everyone to enjoy this festive season.
#JustAddFitch For The Best (And Hottest) Summer Yet

Think bikini Barbie and Ken, whose only job is ‘beach’, but #JustAddFitch.
Feel The Energy At Fitchella, The Ultimate Fitness Party To Attend This Summer

Get ready to feel the energy of Zeus and sweat it out in the summer sun at Fitchella, Cape Town’s hottest fitness event on 16th-17th December.
We’ve Got The Perfect Cocktail Additions To Help Celebrate The Bokke

While Siya Kolisi coaches his team to bag the big win (wink wink, nudge nudge), fans can get ready to support and cheer them on in true Saffa style – AKA, with a dop in hand.
Something Called ‘Functional Mocktails’ Is The New Thing On The Scene

There is a fine line between a simple soda and a mocktail, so bars and restaurants have to work hard to keep the teetotallers tempted. That’s where this new drinks trend steps in, fills the gap and gives the mocktail a much-needed boost.