The grand magic of chocolate explained
Chocolate. It is hard to believe that there is a single soul in the entire world that hasn’t heard or tasted this delicious confection, in either of it’s forms.
Over the history the product made from cocoa beans has been used in religious rituals, has been traded as currency, given as a gift on millions [...]
Cold coffee drinks
Even though when we refer to the word “coffee” we think immediately at a hot, black drink, there are many cold and even alcoholic coffee drinks.
Some of the cold drinks include >
Ice coffee can be made from any hot drink and it contains milk and sugar. The sugar is added while the coffee is hot [...]
Introducing the Drambuie Fizz
Served over crushed ice in a rocks glass, the Drambuie Fizz couples this Scottish spirit’s unique blend of Scotch whiskey and spiced honey, with the fragrant notes of freshly muddled limes.
Drambuie has an exciting new cocktail to herald the summer season, the Drambuie Fizz cocktail. Like the signature Drambuie and Soda cocktail, which has enjoyed widespread popularity [...]
Cocktails that sparkle
Put leftover Champagne to good use in these uplifting drinks >
One bonus of a successful New Year’s Eve party is a fridge full of leftover Champagne. But if you’re toasted-out from the holidays, put it to good use with one of these sparkling wine-based cocktails.
Doc Daneeka Royale
Makes 1 drink
2 ounces Plymouth gin
1/2 ounce Grade B [...]
Breakfast Smoothie
Ingredients >
1 1/2 cups (12 ounces) low-fat plain yogurt
3-4 bananas, peeled and cut in chunks
14 ounces (about 3 cups) strawberries, stems removed and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup skim milk or soy milk
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup ice
Procedure >
Slowly add yogurt, bananas, strawberries, milk, honey and ice to a blender. Puree until smooth. Serve immediately.
Per serving > 220 calories; [...]
Martini always is cool
For some purists, a martini must be made of gin, and James Bond is a villain who should have been iced by Dr. No in his first film before he could popularize the vodka martini. This crowd even thinks Bond’s signature line of “shaken, not stirred” is an outrage because, the theory goes, shaking with [...]
From Cuba with love > Drink recipes
When 24 year-old Charlie “Beamo” Beamish quit being an actor last year to become a barman he wasn’t looking for a temporary job. He was on a mission to become a professional barman, with all the skill, wit and legerdemain that are hallmarks of the trade. And what better place to learn than Cuba?
Thanks [...]
Romantic Cocktails
What is the most romantic day of the year besides your wedding anniversary if you’re married? My answer, as a passionate Greek, would be everyday! For most it is February 14, St. Valentine’s Day. For a little extra romance, why not blend one of the cocktails below? Will they leave your partner shaken or stirred? [...]
Indulge this festive season with an Amarula cocktail
This festive season, why not treat you and your friends to a grown up treat? Amarula Cream, the liqueur from South Africa, has developed a selection of delicious chocolate cocktails and dessert recipes, sure to provide utmost indulgence. Full of delicious flavours, each recipe provides the perfect accompaniment to your celebration.
For the true chocolate lover, [...]
Drambuie & Soda – the perfect serve
Drambuie and Soda > the perfect serve
A long glass of ice
A generous measure of Drambuie
Soda
2 wedges of lime (one squeezed, one not)
Stir well, and enjoy.
What you have in your hand is a drink that tastes great whilst also exuding the kind of cool you want when you go out to a bar or club, it’s a perfect [...]
