Category Archives: Drinks

Almost there

Posted on July 20, 2020 by

Today marks my 50th day without having a drink of any sort. Quite proud of myself, I hope the results are worth it.

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Saturday aperitif

Posted on July 4, 2020 by

After the weekly market expedition on Saturday morning We decided to change the venue for our weekly aperitif. Less crowded and much safer than the usual spot as far a social distancing is concerned. Probably would not have gone there … Continue reading →

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No booze

Posted on June 12, 2020 by

And I am still putting on weight. Not fair.

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Detox

Posted on June 2, 2020 by

I decided to go dry for a month. The past two and a half months of confinement ensured an over average consumption of alcoholic beverages and the wrong diet. Time to detox which might prove difficult in this hot weather … Continue reading →

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Tom Collins

Posted on May 10, 2020 by

from JJ Cocktail Most simple but effective Ingredients: 1 1/2 ounces gin 1 ounce lemon juice 1/2 ounce simple syrup 3 ounces club soda (or enough to fill) Garnish: Maraschino cherry Lemon ir orange slice Method: In a collins glass filled … Continue reading →

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Pornstar Martini

Posted on May 4, 2020 by

from JJ Cocktail Most simple but effective Ingredients: 4 oz. Vanilla Vodka 1/2 c. passion fruit juice 1 passion fruit, sliced into rounds Prosecco Method: Divide vodka between two glasses. Top with passion fruit juice and a slice of passion fruit. Serve with … Continue reading →

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Old Fashioned

Posted on April 29, 2020 by

from JJ Cocktail Ingredients: 1 sugar cube 2 to 3 dashes Angostura bitters ​ 2 ounces ​bourbon (or rye whiskey) Optional: 1 orange slice Optional: splash club soda Garnish: ​orange peel Garnish: maraschino cherry Method: Gather the ingredients. In an old-fashioned glass, place … Continue reading →

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Classic Margarita

Posted on April 26, 2020 by

from JJ Cocktail Ingredients: 1 lime wedge, plus 2 lime wheels for garnish 1 tablespoon coarse salt, for glass rims 4 ounces (120ml) high quality blanco tequila (note on tequilas coming soon) 2 ounces (60ml) Cointreau 1 1/2 ounces (45ml) … Continue reading →

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Classic Manhattan

Posted on April 19, 2020 by

from JJ Cocktail Ingredients: Ice 2 shots bourbon 1 shot sweet vermouth 2 dashes angostura bitters 1 or 2 good-quality Maraschino cherries, for garnish Method: Fill a glass with ice Add the bourbon, vermouth and bitters Stir to chill. Strain … Continue reading →

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Pepper Sauce

Posted on April 11, 2020 by

from Guy Enough for 2 people Ingredients: 2 level TBS Green Peppers (if dried then soak in a little of the Brandy for an hour) ½ Onion or 2 Shallots 50 MLS Worcestershire Sauce TBS Brandy 20 CLS Double Cream … Continue reading →

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