Some love the slower pace of January, others think it’s the biggest anticlimax ever. But hey: February is here! And whether you want to continue your non-alcoholic habits or not; we have some homemade cocktail tips. ‘Cause it would be a pity if your Nipper is just sitting around collecting dust. 

Ice ice, baby
Tip 1: make sure you have enough ice. Proper ice. What’s that? Hard, clear, dry and fresh ice. Nope, those supermarket cubes won’t cut it. They’ll only give you the watery, yucky stuff, while good ice will make your cocktail less watery and more tasty and cool. 

So, proper ice? How do you do that? You could order some, but with some tap water, Tupperware and a bit of patience you’ll be just fine at home. We have a great trick that will create the perfect ice. Learned from (one of) the best: 'barman Victor', the bartender of First Dates (the Dutch version, that is).

Fill the Tupperware with water, put it in the freezer, wait till it’s one big chunk of ice and cut it with a bread knife. Or, if you want crushed ice and need to work out some anger issues: put the ice in a tea towel, think of your ex and smash it to pieces. Saves you a trip to your therapist.