Fitch & Leedes Brought Fizz Firepower At The Tonic & Mixer Masters 2025 Awards

With four Golds and two Silvers under their belt, Fitch & Leedes showed true sparkle at the Tonic & Mixer Masters 2025.
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.
Okay, Hear Us Out: “Season” Your Cocktail With Soy Sauce

It’s like giving your drink a proper little zhuzh!
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.”
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.
The Not-So-Brief History Of Soft Drinks

Bubbly drinks that don’t pack an alcoholic punch have a very long history.
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.
This Energy Mixer Is The Ultimate Anti-Slump Pick-Me-Up

Heaven knows we need it being three months into the year and already put out as a grey-listed country with consistent blackouts.
You Don’t Want To Miss This Excellent Summer Giveaway

Five incredible local, quality brands have combined to bring you a superb giveaway with summer just around the corner.
We Found The Perfect Drink To Kickstart Your Weekend

What if we just embraced the fact that yes, we are hamsters on a walking wheel and the weekend is a dangling carrot motivating us to keep going?
The Craft Cocktail Has An Interesting History

There is a pointed difference between a mixed drink and a craft cocktail and the latter has some interesting roots.
Last Chance To Enter Women’s Day Competition For Unreal R6 000 Hamper

The ‘men can’t braai’ campaign is asking women to detail how they are the real braaiers in the family.
SA’s Finest Mixers Have An Exciting New Brand Ambassador

An excellent mixologist knows exactly which measurements and combinations make the perfect cocktail, which more often than not needs a quality mixer to top it off.
An Ode To Whisk(e)y: ‘Tis The Season For It

You could argue that it doesn’t really matter whether you call it whisky or whiskey just as long as you take it slow and enjoy each sip.
Your Spice Rack Should Be Your Cocktail Secret Weapon

You might have popped a basil or rosemary leaf in your gin and tonic, which is fun, but the real kick will come from the spice rack.
This Spirits And Mixers Pairing Guide Will Make Your Life A Lot Easier

One can easily feel like an overwhelmed kid in a candy shop when walking into the bottle store. Here’s a guide to help you choose wisely.
We Found The Perfect Cocktail For Each Season

We have four delicious cocktails using four different tonic water flavours to celebrate the vibe of each season.
Why Beeswax Is All The Rage With Mixologists

You might have heard of honey being a standard ingredient in creative cocktails, but now an entirely different bee product is being used in the mixology world.
Taking Notes From Blake Lively’s Drink Mixing Expertise

Blake Lively loves to party but doesn’t necessarily like to get boozed up. She has a few interesting tips to share with those who might feel the same way.
A Heads Up For Those Looking To Cut Down On Drinking This Festive Season

The festive season is rapidly approaching, which usually means the social calendar starts filling up and your liver takes a pounding.
We Found The Perfect Drink For Those Who Don’t Buy Into Spring Day

In South Africa, September 1 is known as Spring Day. That’s not to say everybody is in favour of that date being heralded as the beginning of spring.
‘Low Or No’ And Other Alcohol Trends Making Waves Right Now

Alcohol trends change often but two of them have been gaining traction over the past year or so and show no signs of slowing down.
Party Like A Pirate With This Rum Giveaway

The perfect way to chill this winter is with a drink in hand, and preferably one that puts a little fire in your belly.
Takealot Now Stocks Your Favourite Mocktails

Whether you’re teetotaling, slowing down, or just want to mix things up, it’s good to know that there are finally mocktails available that taste like the real thing.
Some Motivation For Those Giving Dry January A Bash

We’re already halfway through ‘Dry January’, and a few of us may already have fallen off the wagon, but with a little motivation, it’s not too late to get back in the game.
Mimosas, G&Ts, Fishbowls: The Sober-Curious Movement Is Gathering Steam

Instead of battling back-to-back hangovers this holiday season, here’s a great way to mix things up with some vintage mocktails.
Peak Nostalgia – Range Of Retro Soft Drinks Launching In SA

Take a trip down memory lane with time-honoured bespoke classic soft drinks, which hark back to days of old.
It’s Time You Switched Up Your Boring Rum And Coke

Look, no judgement – if you’re a purist, do what feels right, but for the more adventurous rum enthusiast, we have some alternate mixers to spice things up.