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A spritzer

For the whole of May 2011 Just Miniatures are taking 50 pence off  each bottle of Blossom Hill single serve wine.  These wines are made with a specific named grape e.g. Cabernet Sauvignon or White Zinfandel.  So why not try a spritzer by adding lemonade or soda, along with some crushed ice and a slice to make a really refreshing drink?

As an alternative why not try a Summer Sparkle cocktail: take a bottle of  Cava, such as Freixnet Cava Cordon Negro pour yourself a glass and add a generous measure of Monin Strawberry or Cassis (Blackcurrant) syrup.  Don’t forget to stir or shake well!

To celebrate Chinese new year here is an oriental cocktail recipe for you: China Beach.  This is a lightly spiced cocktail.

Glass: Martini

Garnish: Ginger slice on rim

Ingredients: 1 shot plain vodka, 1 shot ginger tam’s ginger and honey whisky liqueur, 2 shots cranberry juice.

Method: Shake all ingredients with ice and fine strain into a chilled glass.

A Hot Toddy

Preparation:

• Coat the bottom of a mug or an Irish coffee glass with honey.
• Add the liquor and the juice of the lemon quarter.
• On the side, heat water in a tea kettle and add the tea bag to make hot tea (if using).
• Pour the steaming tea or hot water into the glass and stir.

Egg nog

• 6 eggs
• 2 extra egg yolks
• 1 litre whole milk
• 185ml heavy (double) cream
• 4 oz  (~110g) sugar plus 2 tablespoons
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 250ml Jack Daniels

The Christmas Bird

A fruity, spicy and well balanced cocktail in tribute to the Christmas bird – be it turkey, chicken, duck or grouse:-

2 shots of The Famous Grouse Scotch
1 shot of Sour apple liqueur
1/2 shot of Elderflower cordial
1/2 shot of Freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 shot of Monin vanilla syrup
Top up with Ginger ale

Glass: Flute
Method: SHAKE first five ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled glass.  TOP with ginger ale.