Events 11 July 2026
Only Us: cocktail party at BrandBar Test Bar
On July 11 we're opening a test bar at Sholudenka St. 30: a masterclass, shots and cocktails, build-your-own mixes and a free welcome drink.
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Guides 28 May 2026
5 cocktails anyone can make
A basic selection for the home bar: minimum ingredients, maximum flavour. Step-by-step recipes based on BrandBar syrups.
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Season 20 May 2026
BrandBar cocktails for May
A selection of light spring cocktails based on our syrups — from a citrus highball to a mint spritz.
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Guides 5 May 2026
Syrups: how to choose and pair
102 flavours in the catalog — we explain which syrups are essential, what pairs with what and how to get the proportions right.
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News 10 April 2026
Blue Jay vodka in the catalogue
Blue Jay vodka in the BrandBar catalogue: a neutral base for cocktails or chilled serving.
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Events 15 March 2026
Mixology masterclass in Kyiv
Join our offline meetup: bartender techniques, a tasting and a cocktail you build yourself. Registration is open.
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News 1 March 2026
New cocktail sets
Ready mixes Citrus Maximum and Grapefruit Gin — add ice and serve in 30 seconds.
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Guides 5 June 2026
How to make a cocktail at home: a step-by-step guide for beginners
What you need for your first cocktail, the basic techniques, and how to avoid the most common proportion mistakes — step by step, no bar experience required.
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Guides 12 June 2026
Mojito at home: the classic recipe and 3 variations
Classic mojito proportions, the most common mistakes, and three variations made with BrandBar syrups — strawberry, ginger and alcohol-free.
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Guides 19 June 2026
Aperol Spritz: the classic recipe and what to use instead of prosecco
The 3-2-1 ratio, common mistakes with ice and bubbles, and what to substitute for prosecco if you don't have any on hand.
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Guides 26 June 2026
Non-alcoholic cocktails (mocktails): 5 recipes with BrandBar syrups
Five mocktail recipes built on syrups — for anyone driving, not drinking, or just curious to try something new.
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Shaker, spoon, or just stir: basic cocktail-making techniques
Build, shake, stir and layering — when to use which technique, and how the wrong method can ruin an otherwise good cocktail.
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Grenadine: what it is, what to pair it with, and how to pick a good one
Grenadine is more than just "red syrup" — here's what it's made of, which cocktails can't do without it, and how to spot a good bottle.
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Liqueurs for a home bar: types, flavours, and what to mix them with
Bitter, cream, fruit and herbal liqueurs — the main types, standout examples, and the cocktails where each one shines.
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Gin, rum, whiskey or vodka: which spirit to choose for cocktails
A quick guide to the four basic spirits for a home bar — what each one tastes like, and which cocktails rely on them.
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Tinctures: how they differ from liqueurs, and how to drink them
A tincture and a liqueur are not the same thing. Here's the difference in strength, sweetness, and how each is typically served.
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A cocktail set as a gift: how to choose the right one
What to look for when choosing a cocktail set as a gift: the recipient's taste, the occasion, and how it's presented.
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