Summer Drinkies

Now that the sun is making more of an appearance and the weather is getting hot, cocktails are a great way to entertain and get your creative juices flowing - Bloody Mary, Bahama Mama, Maiden's Prayer or whatever you decide to call it, here is an article to inspire your mix.

Here are five easy ones for the not so adventurous and while you sip do have a look at a recent spotlight feature on Maya Angelou

Pog Punch [credits: Marie Claire]

1 1/2 parts Pineapple Infusions, 1 1/2 parts fresh-squeezed orange juice  and 1 part guava puree

In an ice-filled shaker combine all ingredients, shake, and strain into ice-filled scorpion bowl. Garnish with a floating orchid and pineapple. Accessorize with straws...Bish,Bash,Bosh

Fruits of the Forest [credits: cocktailtimes.com]

Mix 1 Part Vox Vodka, Simple Syrup/Lime Juice, Fresh berries - strawberry, raspberry, blackberry and one Bunch of edible flowers (pansies,roses)

Muddle the berries in a mixing glass, add a dash of the the syrup and vodka and shake sharply. Double strain into a prechilled martini glass. To garnish, rim the glass with sugar syrup and dip into a plate of finely chopped flowers to match the cocktails color. ...enjoy Fresh and Fruity





 Long Island Iced Tea

1/2 part of  Gin, White Rum, Tequilla and Triple Sec, 1 part vodka, top up cola, dash of Lemon ,Lime and sugar syrup, 1 lemon Wedge and some Ice cubes.

Now shake all the ingredients except the cola with cracked ice. Strain and pour into a highball glass. Top up with cola. Enjoy

Bacardi Mix

This is one of my specials maybe because it is a completely effortless mix and tastes great.

Simply mix some sprite, 7up or Lemonade in a glass add two shots of Barcadi Mohito, throw in a lemon wedge and you're good to go.










Rainbow Cocktails

Coloured cocktails add zing to entertaining. Whatever colours you prefer, mix by starting with the heaviest liquid and keep adding with the lightest on top. A tip is to pour liquid over the back of a spoon to stop the lighter fluids from mixing together, you may also add some ice to separate. They will mix eventually but this should hold just long enough for you to admire the brilliance :0)






Enjoy :0)