Isla’s Insights
Craft Cocktails: Easier (and better) than ever…
Gone are the days when finding a well-made cocktail meant scouring exclusive bars and paying premium prices. Today, the craft cocktail scene has blossomed into a diverse and accessible landscape, where quality drinks are just a bar stool away.
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Author: Tom Rowse. February 1, 2024
Category: Love & Football
From 'I Do' to Brews: Mastering Every Event at Isla & Co.
Diving into the deep end of event planning is akin to embarking on an expedition into the unknown – thrilling, slightly terrifying, and utterly unpredictable.
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Author: Tom Rowse. April 1, 2024
Category: Events
Mastering The Perfect Espresso Martini
In honor of Espresso Martini Month, we're sharing a slice of our trade secrets to celebrate what we believe is the world's best drink. The quest for the perfect nightcap (or night starter) has always led us to the Espresso Martini…
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Author: Tom Rowse. February 1, 2024
Category: Love & Football
Has February actually been underrated this whole time?
Have we been unfairly criticizing February for too long now? What other month offers so much while demanding so little in return?
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Author: Tom Rowse. February 1, 2024
Category: Love & Football
Isla & Co.’s Espresso Martini: From London's Lanes to an Australia’s Staple
Picture this: London, late '80s. A model, who might or might not have been Naomi Campbell, struts into Soho Brasserie. Her demand? “Make me a drink to wake me up and f*ck me up”. Enter bartender Dick Bradsell, the cocktail wizard of the hour to whip up a mix of vodka, fresh espresso, and coffee liqueur. Voila! The…
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Author: Tom Rowse | October 24, 2023
Category: Espresso Martinis
An Evening of Cocktails and Culture at Isla & Co's Espresso Martini Cocktail Masterclass
The lovely Lea Kniho recently wrote of her experience with us as we hosted an exclusive Mixology Masterclass event to introduce our Espresso Martini Flight.
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Author: Lea Kniho November 4, 2023
Category: Espresso Martinis
WTF Even Is Australian Food?
Ah, Australia. Land of tropical beaches, marine reserves, cute koalas, rolling wine country and... killer brunch spots? That's right. If you've ever wondered what it's like to dine in the heart of Melbourne without hopping on a 20-hour flight, we built Isla & Co. to be your golden ticket. But wtf actually makes a restaurant Australian?
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Author: Tom Rowse | October 4th, 2023
Category: Espresso Martinis
Hole in the Wall Coffee Co. The Secret Sauce Behind Isla & Co.'s Espresso Martinis
Ah, coffee. That dark, aromatic elixir that's been the unsung hero of many a Monday morning. But what if I told you there's a place where coffee isn't just a morning pick-me-up, but an art form? Enter Isla & Co.’s preferred brewer of the good stuff, Hole in the Wall Coffee Co. – the coffee aficionados who've turned beans into brilliance.
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Author: Tom Rowse | September 24, 2023
Category: Espresso Martinis