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TGIF: The Early Bird Cocktail Recipe
Indulge yourself after a long, hard week with this creative and warming whisky, wine and egg yolk cocktail recipe by Dominique Cacioli from Melbourne’s, The Noble Experiment.
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Drawing inspiration for the cocktail from her father, Dominique said: “I based Early Bird on a traditional hot toddy and an old Italian favourite, Zabaglione (Marsala, egg yolks and sugar), bringing together one tradition with another to create a drink he loves.”
Ingredients
60mL Glenfiddich 14 Year Old Rich Oak
30mL hot water
15mL fresh lemon juice
5mL honey
2 egg yolks
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup Marsala wine
1/3 cup cold water
Method
- Add egg yolk, sugar, cold water and Marsala into a bowl and whisk lightly.
- Warm mixture by putting the bowl over a saucepan of hot water. Keep whisking the mixture until it turns into a light custard. Pour the hot mixture into an iSi thermo cream gun. Charge once and shake well.
- Add all other ingredients to a small whisky sipper and stir until mixed.
- Take the iSi thermo cream gun and add approx 45mL of the hot foam on top of the drink.
TGIF: The Spirit Of Dublin Cocktail Recipe
Winter is the best time of year to enjoy a whiskey, with the dark spirit said to fight off even the nastiest of colds. If you don’t like your whiskey straight, however, this cocktail recipe (containing lemon and ginger tea) is the perfect alternative to help fight off those winter blues.
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Ingredients
Teeling small batch whiskey
Blackberries
Raspberries
Lime Juice
Lemon & ginger tea syrup (brewed tea with sugar syrup, cooled)
Method
- Combine whiskey, lime juice, and lemon and ginger tea syrup into a cocktail shaker.
- Fill with ice and shake.
- Strain into tumbler and garnish with berries.
Recipe courtesy of Teeling Whiskey
TGIF Cocktail Recipe: Watermelon-Jalapeño Margarita
Warmer weather has us preparing for sunny afternoons and balmy nights spent sipping on cocktails with good friends. We say goodbye to winter comfort foods and warming drinks and make way for light, fresh cocktails that scream summer.
For those fond of tequila-based cocktails, or new to them, Tequila Blu shares a new way to mix up your margaritas!
Watermelon-Jalapeño Margarita
Makes 1 jug
Ingredients
8 cups cubed watermelon
1 1/2 cups Tequila Blu
1/2 cup orange liqueur
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1 cup simple syrup (mix of 1 cup sugar and one cup water)
1 to 2 jalapeno peppers, sliced thinly
Ice
Fresh jalapeno slices and watermelon wedges to garnish
Method
- Puree watermelon in blender or food processor (you may have to do this in batches) then pour through a strainer. Discard pulp and seeds.
- Combine watermelon liquid, Tequila Blu and rest of ingredients in a large jug.
- Cover and chill for one hour (the longer you chill the mix the stronger the jalapeno flavour will be).
- Serve over ice.
TGIF Cocktail Recipe: Fresh Orange Margarita
Warmer weather has us preparing for sunny afternoons and balmy nights spent sipping on cocktails with good friends. We say goodbye to winter comfort foods and warming drinks and make way for light, fresh cocktails that scream summer.
For those fond of tequila-based cocktails, or new to them, Tequila Blu shares a new way to mix up your margaritas!
Fresh Orange Margarita
Ingredients
1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice*
3 tbsp sugar (preferably a fine sugar like caster sugar)
8 shots premium tequila –we suggest Tequila Blu.
7 shots triple sec or orange liqueur
Garnish with freshly sliced orange.
*For a variation on this recipe substitute the orange juice with blood orange juice
Method
- Create an orange syrup by combining orange juice and sugar in a saucepan and simmering on low heat until mixture forms a syrup. Allow to cool.
- Combine all ingredients in a large jug and serve over ice.
- Alternatively, place enough liquid for one cocktail in a shaker with ice; shake and pour into a margarita glass.
TGIF Cocktail Recipe: Cucumber And Mint Margaritas
Warmer weather has us preparing for sunny afternoons and balmy nights spent sipping on cocktails with good friends. We say goodbye to winter comfort foods and warming drinks and make way for light, fresh cocktails that scream summer.
For those fond of tequila-based cocktails, or new to them, Tequila Blu shares a new way to mix up your margaritas!
Cucumber and Mint Margarita
Serves 2
Ingredients
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
⅓ cup Tequila Blu
2 tbsp sugar
1/4 lime juice
1/4 cup chopped mint
2 tbsp orange liqueur
6 ice cubes
Garnish with cucumber slices and a salted rim
Method
- Blend all ingredients in a blender for one minute.
- Pour into two salt-rimmed glasses.
- Garnish with slices of fresh cucumber. You can add more ice if the mix is too thin and create a frozen margarita. Tasty!
Harris Vanilla Espresso Martini Recipe
It’s no secret that Australians are fussy about coffee. Harris Coffee has spent around 130 years proudly roasting and blending their beans for the discerning Aussie tastebud. And what a way to end a long, working week than with a Harris vanilla espresso martini. It’s the perfect cocktail to ease you into cooler weather, with a lovely vanilla twist!
Time 10 minutes
Serves 1
Ingredients
30ml of Harris Coffee Vanilla Espresso mix (mix together freshly ground and brewed Harris Espresso coffee and fresh vanilla beans and leave for a few minutes so the vanilla can infuse into the rich Harris coffee)
45ml good quality Jamaican or Caribbean rum
15ml Kahlua coffee liqueur
5ml egg white (1 part egg white to 2 parts water)
5ml vanilla sugar syrup
Method
- Pour ingredients into a shaker filled with ice, shake vigorously, and strain into a chilled martini glasses. It should have a nice “crema” froth like an espresso.
- Garnish with 3 Harris coffee beans and grated dark chocolate.
4 Winter Cocktail Recipes
With the temperature dropping, it gives us an entirely new reason to recreate some easy but traditional cocktails which are best consumed when it’s cold and dreary outside. Invite over some friends and impress them with your bartender skills by creating these four easy drinks for a rainy winter day.
1. White Russian
Ideal for those who are fond of rich, creamy drinks.
Ingredients
30ml Kahlua
30ml vodka
1/2 cup cream (or milk)
Method
- Combine the Kahlua or alternatively any coffee flavoured liqueur of your choice with the vodka and milk.
- Use a tall glass so the mixture doesn’t overflow, and give it a good shake.
- Pour over ice in a highball glass.
2. Manhattan
Ideal for those who love a dry, classic cocktail.
Ingredients
30ml vermouth
80ml whiskey
2 dashes of bitters
1 cherry
Method
- Add the vermouth, whiskey, bitters and a handful of ice into a shaker.
- Shake until the mixture has completely combined, then pour into a chilled martini glass.
- Serve with a cherry for extra taste and flavour.
3. Old Fashioned
Ideal for those who want a sweet yet sour drink.
Ingredients
One sugar cube
60ml bourbon (or whiskey)
3-5 dashes of bitters
Method
- Drop the sugar cube into a tall glass, and include a few drops of water so it can dissolve.
- Next include 3-5 dashes of bitters, depending on the taste you would like to achieve. Follow with ice cubes and alcohol, and stir until they completely mix.
- For an extra taste, include the peel of an orange or any other citrus fruit.
4. Spiced Hot Toddy
Ideal for those who want a warm drink for winter
Ingredients
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 cup boiling water
45ml whiskey
3 whole gloves garlic
1 cinnamon stick
1 sliced lemon
Method
- Pour the honey, boiling water and whiskey into a large mug.
- Garlic cloves can be used to spice up the drink if you’re feeling under the weather, but aren’t essential in recreating this traditional recipe. Add cinnamon and a slice of lemon to taste.
- Combine and let the mixture stand for 5 minutes to allow the flavours to really come through.
Recipes via All Recipes, Barzine. Image via Mercury New.
By Felicia Sapountzis
Cocktail For The Weekend: Royal Cha-Cha
How delicious (and decadent) does this look? Award-winning bartender Jason Soto serves The Royal Cha Cha cocktail at Sydney’s Wildfire Restaurant – why not try your hand making it this weekend?
Ingredients
30ml Chambord
20ml vodka
10ml egg whites
10ml lemon juice
20ml rhubarb, vanilla & apple puree
Method
Shake over ice and serve in a martini glass.
Garnish with a raspberry powder and melted marshmallow.
What’s your signature cocktail?
Cocktail For The Weekend: Cointreau Caress
What has only 2 ingredients, and tastes like a liquid chocolate orange cake? The Cointreau Caress is just the cocktail when you want something sweet and indulgent.
Ingredients
75ml Cointreau
75ml Irish cream liqueur
Method
Pour the ingredients into a tumbler glass. Sprinkle grated dark chocolate over the top.
What’s your favourite sweet cocktail?
Cocktail For The Weekend: Chambord Mimosa
The weekend has landed and that means brunch. Whether you prefer granola and egg white omelettes or the full English, nothing goes down lovelier than a sparkling Chambord Mimosa.
For each mimosa:
1/2 oz Chambord Liqueur
Fresh orange juice
Champagne or sparkling wine
Add Chambord Liqueur and orange juice to bottom of flute glass. Top with Champagne.
What’s your favourite cocktail with brunch?
NYE Cocktail: Chambord Lemonade
With only 3 ingredients, the Chambord Lemonade is the easiest crowd-pleasing cocktail. Stir up a pitcher and greet your guests at the door with a glass in hand – it’s the best way to get the party started!
Serves: 1 45ml Finlandia® Vodka 15ml Chambord Liqueur 90ml lemonade Shake all ingredients with ice and pour into a rocks glass. Garnish with a lemon wedge. To make a larger quantity, simply increase the amounts and add to a pitcher. Garnish with lemon wedges and raspberries.
Cocktail of the month – Flirtini
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The ABSOLUT Flirtini
When Sam (Kym Cattrel) hosted a rooftop fiesta party at her apartment block you may have noticed that all the “it” girls were sipping the drink of the moment – the ABSOLUT Flirtini. You don’t know what it is? Well, it is made by mixing one part ABOSLUT Vodka with two parts pineapple juice, shaken with ice, strained and then topped with Champagne. We can assure you that the flavour and fizz of the champagne fuses with the sweetness of the pineapple and that you’ll find yourself heading straight back to the bar when you’ve finished the first. If you haven’t been luckier enough to try one then head to the W Hotel Water Bar in Sydney or Melbourne’s Chaise Lounge. If you can’t get to either of those locations make your own. Details below:The ABSOLUT Flirtini
Ingredients
1 part ABSOLUT Vodka
2 parts Pineapple juice
Champagne
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Mix the ABSOLUT Vodka with the pineapple juice.
Give them a shake with ice and strain.
Then top with champagne. Divine!
Cocktail of the Month – Egg Nog
You don’t need to be a professional bartender to make this cocktail just grab your blender and some eggs. Voila!
All-time Classic Egg Nog
Ingredients
1 cup sugar
12 egg yolks
4 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
8 ounces brandy
4 ounces Bundaberg gold rum
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
teaspoon ground nutmeg
What to do:
Beat the sugar into the egg yolks until thickened and pale yellow. Set aside.
Bring the milk to a simmer in a large saucepan over medium heat. Slowly beat the hot milk into the egg yolks. Pour the entire mixture back into the pan and place over low heat. Stir constantly until the temperature reaches 150F or the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon. Immediately remove from heat. Strain into a large bowl and set aside to cool.
In a small bowl beat the cream until it is slightly thickened, then fold it into the cooled egg mixture. Add the brandy, rum, vanilla, and nutmeg. Stir well. Cover and refrigerate for at least four hours. Serve ice cold in large glasses.
Cocktail of the month – Caipirinha
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One of our all time favourite drinks, we recently found this super slick drink at the very cool restaurant and bar, Long Grain in Sydney, The Caipirinha. It is made from Brazilian rum and is very refreshing. The best idea for any New Year’s party is to make this South American favourite punch-style. Your friends will be begging for more.
Ingredients
1 lime, washed
2 teaspoons superfine sugar
2 ounces cachaca
Method
Cut the lime into eighths and place the pieces in a small tumbler. Add the sugar. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, crush the lime wedges. Continue to muddle the mixture until the sugar is dissolved. Fill the glass with crushed ice, or very small ice cubes, and top with cachaa. Stir gently.
