Post by Martyn on Apr 4, 2013 14:29:55 GMT
Vanilla martinis
Ingredients
3 handfuls ice
350ml vodka
1 tsp vanilla extract
100ml Grand Marnier
100ml sugar syrup
3 vanilla pods , split lengthways (optional)
Method
1: Put all the ingredients in a jug. Stir really well and strain into martini glasses.
2: Decorate with a strip of vanilla pod if you like.
Mojito
Ingredients
1 tsp white sugar
a good squeeze of lime or lemon juice
a handful of mint sprigs, (don't cut off the stalks as these contain essential oils vital for the flavour of the drink)
ice
soda water , to serve
50ml white rum
a dash of Angostura bitters
lime slices, to serve
Method
1: Put the sugar in the bottom of a glass and pour the citrus juice over to just cover it. Add 2 long sprigs of mint. Muddle (gently pound) the juice, sugar and mint.
2: Add ice to the top of the glass, fill the glass two-thirds full with soda water.
3: Add the rum.
4: Stir and add a dash of Angostura bitters.
5: Top with slices of lime.
Rose-scented strawberry cocktails
Ingredients
100g strawberries , hulled and halved
50g caster sugar
2 tbsp rosewater
chilled bottle of Champagne or Prosecco
Method
Blitz the strawberries with the sugar and rosewater in a blender or small food processor to form a purée. Add a spoon or two to each glass, then top up with your choice of chilled bubbly.
Vodka & cranberry blush
Ingredients
200ml/7fl oz each vodka and Cointreau
600ml cranberry juice
400ml orange juice
strips of peel from 2-3 limes
crushed ice , to serve
Method
1: Pour the vodka and Cointreau into a jug, then add the cranberry juice and orange juice. Stir well.
2: Pare strips of peel from 2-3 limes. Fill 12 glasses with the crushed ice, then pour over the cocktail. Finish each glass with a strip of lime peel.
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Ingredients
3 handfuls ice
350ml vodka
1 tsp vanilla extract
100ml Grand Marnier
100ml sugar syrup
3 vanilla pods , split lengthways (optional)
Method
1: Put all the ingredients in a jug. Stir really well and strain into martini glasses.
2: Decorate with a strip of vanilla pod if you like.
Mojito
Ingredients
1 tsp white sugar
a good squeeze of lime or lemon juice
a handful of mint sprigs, (don't cut off the stalks as these contain essential oils vital for the flavour of the drink)
ice
soda water , to serve
50ml white rum
a dash of Angostura bitters
lime slices, to serve
Method
1: Put the sugar in the bottom of a glass and pour the citrus juice over to just cover it. Add 2 long sprigs of mint. Muddle (gently pound) the juice, sugar and mint.
2: Add ice to the top of the glass, fill the glass two-thirds full with soda water.
3: Add the rum.
4: Stir and add a dash of Angostura bitters.
5: Top with slices of lime.
Rose-scented strawberry cocktails
Ingredients
100g strawberries , hulled and halved
50g caster sugar
2 tbsp rosewater
chilled bottle of Champagne or Prosecco
Method
Blitz the strawberries with the sugar and rosewater in a blender or small food processor to form a purée. Add a spoon or two to each glass, then top up with your choice of chilled bubbly.
Vodka & cranberry blush
Ingredients
200ml/7fl oz each vodka and Cointreau
600ml cranberry juice
400ml orange juice
strips of peel from 2-3 limes
crushed ice , to serve
Method
1: Pour the vodka and Cointreau into a jug, then add the cranberry juice and orange juice. Stir well.
2: Pare strips of peel from 2-3 limes. Fill 12 glasses with the crushed ice, then pour over the cocktail. Finish each glass with a strip of lime peel.
Share some of your own ideas for others to try!