Apple cider is one of my favourite seasonal drinks and also makes for a tasty cocktail when mixed with a little bourbon and ginger beer. This drink is super refreshing, the ideal fall beverage for a Bonfire with close friends or just staring at the fall of the sun. INGREDIENTS 1 ounces bourbon 2 ounces…
It’s said that the first Bloody Mary was served by the bartender at the King Cole Bar in New York’s St. Regis Hotel as early as 1934. With a base of tomato juice and full-flavour Bloody Mary ingredients, this classic cocktail is an excellent addition to any brunch recipe, sure to turn your favourite weekend meal into a party….
The white Cargo is a sumptuous, decadent take on a cocktail. The drink is sweeter than sweet, yet with a weird, herbal undertone. It’s a cocktail that reminds us about our early ice cream-licking days before we hit the legal age to consume alcohol, way before the Instagram days. It’s totally unnecessary, yet here we…
The Jack and Coke, aka Whiskey and Coke, is a quick and dirty cocktail that is considered by some to be low brow. Especially popular in the American South, this cocktail is a descendent of the historic Rum and coke and is mainly referred to as a highball cocktail. With its great bubbly and refreshing taste, it’s a…
INGREDIENTS 4 medium ripe peaches (1 ½ pounds), plus a few peach slices for garnish if desired 1 bottle Prosecco, chilled INSTRUCTIONS First, make peach purée: Peel your peaches slice them in half, and remove the pits. Place the halved peaches in a blender or food processor, and blend until the purée is completely smooth. Peach purée is best…
Ingredients 1/2 oz. gin 1/2 oz. red vermouth 1 1/2 oz. Campari Orange twist, to garnish Directions Pour the Gin, vermouth and Campari into a mixing glass or jug with ice. Stir well until the outside of the glass feels cold Strain into a tumbler and add 1 large ice sphere or some fresh ice, and garnish with an orange…
Ingredients: 1/2 lime cut into 4 wedges 5 fresh mint leaves 5 fresh basil leaves 3 large strawberries 1/2 ounce stevia simple syrup 1-ounce Rum ( Checkout vareties of Rum ) Seltzer water to finish Directions: Place the mint leaves and 1 lime wedge into a shaker or mason jar. Muddle the ingredients together with a…
There’s a Glass for every wine Navigating the world of wine glasses can be very daunting most especially for individuals new to the industry of wine drinking, but same isn’t said about Connoisseur’s as they know their way around a glass cabinet blindfolded, picking the right glassware that best fits any particular wine that’s being…
There is value in a handwritten thank-you note when gifting, most especially when gifting someone so dear to you, someone that has contributed to your growth, or when trying to be romantic with a partner. You may be thinking “well times have changed” and we have so many social media platforms literally at our fingertips just…
Champagne VS Sparkling Wines Don’t get carried away with the bubbles, although both champagne and sparkling wine possess a refreshing fizziness and a similar trademark which is the “pop-effect” when uncorked. There are a few main reasons why the two labels display different names, and sticking with us through this post will be helpful in decoding the differences between these…
