Cosmopolitan
Does the cosmo even need an introduction? A fashionista favourite, this gloriously pink hued cocktail is a perfect accompaniment to LFW after party gossip. We’re loving the refreshing citrusy flavours cutting through the warmth of the alcohol and making us all excited for what the runway has to offer next!
Serves 1
Ingredients:
60ml Citron Vodka
25ml Cointreau or Triple Sec
25ml Cranberry Juice
25ml Lime Fresh Juice
- Prepare your martini glass by chilling them in the fridge or freezer.
- Put all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with plenty of ice.
- Shake, shake and shake a little more – 15 vigorous shakes should do the trick.
- Strain into chilled glasses and garnish with a strawberry, blackberry and a twist of lime peel for a touch of quirkiness.
- Sip and savour while looking relaxed and glamorous.
Bellini
Elegant, light and luxurious, the Bellini is one of the most sophisticated cocktail doing the social rounds. A favourite of the European aristocracy and ladies’ man Lord Byron, we bet that choosing this peachy delight for your after party tipple will have you rubbing shoulders with fashion royalty in no time.
Ingredients:
1 measure fresh white peach purée (Purists call for this although it’s ok to cheat. Blend 2 ripe fresh peaches or a can of tinned peaches and use this instead)
Prosecco or sparkling wine to top
- Chill two champagne glasses.
- Tip out the ice, split the puree between the two glasses and top with Prosecco or sparkly.
- Enjoy while smiling luxuriously.
- Variations: If you fancy something exotic, substitute the peach for guava puree. This was served at the launch of Busaba Eathai in Hoxton and was a refreshing change to the normal peachy version.
Dirty Martini
The American writer, E. B. Whit referred to the Martini as being "the elixir of quietude" and we certainly agree. Maybe not ideal for a raucous party, we think this cocktail should be enjoyed during a quiet nice in and soul baring, late night conversation in with your favourite companion.
Ingredients:
70ml of freezing vodka (For the best results use Absolut Peppar for an extra kick)
1 tbsp dry vermouth
2 tbsp olive brine or juice
2 green olives (for the truly luxurious use green olives stuffed with blue cheese and a sliver of toasted almond)
- Prepare your martini glass by chilling.
- Put vodka, vermouth and olive brine into cocktail shaker, add ice and shake vigorously.
- Allow shaker to rest for 30 seconds.
- Drop 2 drops of dry vermouth into the chilled glass.
- Strain into glass and garnish with a twist of lemon rind and olives.
- Savour with a conspiratorial smile.
Manhattan
This is one for all the smooth operators out there. We can imagine Mr. Big lookalikes enjoying a Manhattan while smoking a cigar and seductively winking at us. Its sophisticated and sensual simplicity makes us go weak at the knees and our hearts beat just a little bit faster. Hmm...
Ingredients:
50ml Bourbon
25ml Sweet Red Vermouth (If you don’t have any, Campari is a decent substitute).
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
1 tsp syrup from a jar of Maraschino cherries
Twist of orange peel
Maraschino cherry
- Chill a cocktail glass in the fridge or freezer.
- Combine Bourbon, Vermouth and Bitters in a mixing glass with plenty of ice and stir lovingly and gently. Do not allow the drink to go cloudy.
- Place the cherry in the cocktail glass and strain mixture over it.
- Manhattans can also be served on the rocks in a lowball glass.
- Enjoy with a world wise look, and seductively nod and smile at your companion.
Enjoy!
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