Tuesday 14 February 2012

Valentine's Cocktails

So, the Day of Love is upon us (as is Ferris Wheel Appreciation Day). If you don't fancy heading out to packed restaurants, why not try your hand at impressing your loved one?
I have spilt our Valentine's blog into four posts-cocktails, starters, mains and desserts. Try your hand at these and help set the mood!

Valentines Cocktails
Martini
3 dashes orange juice
50ml vodka
20ml dry vermouth
2tsp grenadine
twist lemon
Ice to taste

Method: Combine all together, shake well, serve in chilled glasses

Vodka/Cranberry Twist
200ml vodka
200ml cointreau
600ml cranberry juice
400ml orange juice
zest 2 limes
crushed ice

Method: Combine all together, shake well, serve in chilled glasses

Strawberry Twist
100g strawberries hulled/halved
50g caster sugar
bottle chilled champagne

Method: Blitz the strawberries/sugar, add a drop of water if needed,place in chilled glasses, add bubbly

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