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Gin Guide
The name gin comes from the French word for juniper; Genevieve. There is very little that defines gin aside from it being a neutral alcohol that derives its flavours predominantly from Juniper berries. So basically vodka, but with juniper berries. Now, Juniper berries, while predominant, are not the only flavours added. Other herbs, florals, spice…
Whisky Guide
There are not many drinks as complicated as whisky. Wine may be up there, but whisky in my book is a close second. There are so many different varieties and so many categories involved, that figuring it out is quite a challenge. Luckily for you, you have this guide to help you. What is Whisky?…
WINE PAIRING LIKE A PRO
One of the most important considerations for any wine aficionado is what food to pair with a favorite (or new) bottle of red or white wine. Whether you’re crafting a 3 course meal at home for your loved ones on a special occasion or just in the mood for a glass to go with your…
Manhattan – whisky cocktail
Ingredients: 50ml rye whiskey 15ml sweet vermouth 1-2 dashes Angostura bitters Cherry for garnish Method: Stir liquid ingredients together with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a cherry or orange peel.
Old Fashioned – Whisky Cocktail
Ingredients: 50ml Whisky 3-4 dashes bitters (Angostura or Orange) 1 sugar cube A few drops water Orange peel Cherry Method: In an Old Fashioned glass, add bitters, sugar cube, and water. Stir. Add bourbon and ice and stir. Express an orange peel over the top and drop in the glass. Top off with a cherry
Beluga Flip – Vodka cocktail
Ingredients: •Beluga Noble Vodka – 50 ml•Maple syrup – 25 ml•Egg yolk•Mascarpone cheese•Cocoa powder PreparationPour 50 ml of Beluga into a shaker. Add 25 ml of maple syrup. Add 1 egg yolk. Add Mascarpone cheese. Add into the shaker some ice. Shake with ice. Filter through a strainer into a chilled glass. Sprinkle with cocoa…
Beluga Gimlet -Vodka cocktail
Ingredients: Beluga Noble Vodka – 50 ml•Lime Cordial•Cocktail cherryPreparation Pour 50 ml of Beluga into a mixing glass. Pour 30 ml of Lime Cordial. Put ice into the mixing glass. Mix all ingredients with ice. Pour the cocktail through a strainer into a chilled glass. Garnish the cocktail with a cherry.
Beluga Bloody Mary – Vodka cocktail
Ingredients: Beluga Noble Vodka — 50 ml•Celery stalk•Lemon juice — 100 ml•Grapefruit juice 200 ml•Tomato juice — 100 ml•Altai honey — 20 g•Green and black olives, cherry tomato, corn PreparationMash a celery stalk in a shaker. Squeeze the juice out of 1/2 lemon and 1/2 grapefruit. Add celery salt and freshly ground pepper. Pour 50…
Beluga Russian Porto – Vodka cocktail
Ingredients: Beluga Noble Vodka — 50 ml•White Porto — 40 ml•Angostura Bitter — 3 dashes•Lemon zest as a decoration PreparationMix Beluga vodka, white semi-dry Porto (Cruze, Tailors or Quinta de Noval) in the rocks , add ice cubes and two dashes of Angostura Bitter. Mix. Before serving squeeze lemon zest and decorate the cocktail with…