Summer Gin Cocktail
This is such a refreshing cocktail and just perfect for a hot summer’s day. I used Jorgensen’s Gin, which is not only my favourite gin but is the first South African made premium gin, distilled in...
View ArticleFabulously Festive Cocktail
There is no way I can go through the festive season without this extremely easy and so delicious cocktail. It has been a December staple for many years. The addition of the frozen berry juice makes it...
View ArticleNew Year’s Resolution Smoothie
After the Lemon Meringue post I have to do (some) repentance and I can’t think of anything healthier to get the New Year started than this smoothie. This makes for an easy on the go breakfast or light...
View ArticleMango and Rooibos Tea Sangria
I am taking a huge liberty to call this Sangria but “punch” and “iced tea” just does not have the same ring to it. And with the immense heat the last few days and the Rand/Euro exchange rate forcing...
View ArticleChristmas Milkshake
I am sure I got the idea for these Christmas Milkshakes on the treadmill. And it is not the first time that has happened. In all honesty it is such a dull experience being on one, combined with...
View ArticleStrawberry Sangria
The last recipe of 2014 and this Strawberry Sangria could not be easier or more delicious. I was not planning to do another drink so soon after the deliciously decadent Christmas Milkshake but wanted...
View ArticleFrozen Watermelon Lemonade
This is such a good idea. And what a fantastic way to hang on to the last few weeks of summer with glasses filled to the brim with some Frozen Watermelon Lemonade. I had quite a bit of watermelon...
View ArticleHibiscus and Rose Spritzer
All of a sudden hibiscus is crossing my path and I just had to join the fun with this gorgeous Hibiscus and Rose Spritzer. Roger Jorgensen has flavoured his Primitv Vodka with hibiscus recently and I...
View ArticleCucumber and Ginger Fizz
I think this Cucumber and Ginger Fizz is the perfect drink to welcome Spring. The sun is definitely setting later and this refreshing drink is a gentle forecast to those long summer nights just around...
View ArticleBerry and Beer Lemonade
All the beer purists should look away as this Berry and Beer Lemonade will probably annoy them. I’ve been wanting to do a beer cocktail for a while now and found the recipe for this lemonade on The...
View ArticleHow to make Almond Milk
This post about How to make Almond Milk comes from one of my favourite shoots of the year. It was one of those “play date” shoots I have with my friend and regular collaborator Caro de Waal where we...
View ArticleEspresso Martini
A good friend mentioned the other day she can not wait to see what this year’s festive drink is going to be so I am feeling a bit of pressure with this recipe for Espresso Martini. I had already...
View ArticleApple, Ginger and Lemon Spritzer
Summer is in full swing in Cape Town and this recipe for a homemade Apple, Ginger and Lemon Spritzer will go a long way to refresh and cool down on those long, hot days ahead. Made from scratch with...
View ArticlePassion Fruit Champagne
Perhaps not champagne but rather good South African Methode Cap Classique or as we call it “bubbly”. But I am sure you will agree with me that Passion Fruit Champagne sounds much more glamorous and...
View ArticleSgroppino
If I can’t get to Venice for New Year then Venice will just have to come to me. And I think Sgroppino is one of the most delicious ways to make that happen. I came across the drink in Diana... The...
View ArticleFrosé with Rose Water and Pink Peppercorns
Frosé was the trending summer cocktail in New York last year. I am a bit late to the party, clearly, to only have discovered it recently. It is essentially an adult slushy drink made with rosé wine and...
View ArticleNegroni Sbagliato
This recipe for Negroni Sbagliato comes from Nigella Lawson’s new book At My Table that was published a week or so ago and as we are heading into Spring with longer days and warmer evenings, I thought...
View ArticleFrozen Watermelon Margarita
When watermelons make their appearance you know summer has arrived in Cape Town and making a Frozen Watermelon Margarita seems to be a good enough way to welcome the long, warm and festive days ahead....
View ArticleGrapefruit Mimosa Spritz
This Grapefruit Mimosa Spritz is without a doubt my new favourite drink. Slighty sweet, slightly bitter, bubbly, refreshing and elegant. Think grapefruit Mimosa meets Aperol Spritz. 1 part Aperol, 2...
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