If you've ever given a party, or simply asked friends in for the evening you know there are times you would like to serve something special to drink...but what? Here's a refreshing solution: Mock versions of classic drinks....from the Non drinkers Drink Book. Mix these up for any occasion, they are bound to lift some spirits...!
HERB-CREAM TOMATO JUICE (bloody mary)
1 1/2 cups canned tomatoes
1/2 cup heavy cream
dash salt
dash pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
ice cubes
water cress
Strain tomaotes through a sieve into a cocoktail shaker. Add cream, salt, pepper, basil and several ice cubes Shake vigorously. Strain. Serve in juice glasses (4-6 ounces) Garnish with water cress.
Serves 3
may add a skewered lime slice and a small cherry tomatoe.
LEMONESCENCE ( old fashioned)
1/4 tespoon dried tarragon leaves
1/4 cup hot water
1/3 cup peach nectar
1/3 cup pineapple juice
ice cubes
simmer tarragon in water for 2-3 minutes . Cool. Strain. Mix liquid with juices. Pour over ice cubes in a tall glass. fill with bitter lemon. Stir briefly.
Serves 1
LIME DAIQUIRI
4 tbs thawed frozen limeade concentrate
1 cup crushed ice
3 drops mint extract
maraschino cherry
blend limeade , ice and mint extract in blender for a few seconds on high speed. blend until fine "snow" is formed. Serve in cocktail glasses short staw. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.
serves 1
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1 1/2 cups canned tomatoes
1/2 cup heavy cream
dash salt
dash pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
ice cubes
water cress
Strain tomaotes through a sieve into a cocoktail shaker. Add cream, salt, pepper, basil and several ice cubes Shake vigorously. Strain. Serve in juice glasses (4-6 ounces) Garnish with water cress.
Serves 3
may add a skewered lime slice and a small cherry tomatoe.
LEMONESCENCE ( old fashioned)
1/4 tespoon dried tarragon leaves
1/4 cup hot water
1/3 cup peach nectar
1/3 cup pineapple juice
ice cubes
simmer tarragon in water for 2-3 minutes . Cool. Strain. Mix liquid with juices. Pour over ice cubes in a tall glass. fill with bitter lemon. Stir briefly.
Serves 1
LIME DAIQUIRI
1 cup crushed ice
3 drops mint extract
maraschino cherry
blend limeade , ice and mint extract in blender for a few seconds on high speed. blend until fine "snow" is formed. Serve in cocktail glasses short staw. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.
serves 1
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3 comments:
Bloody Marys! You might like to read this Post of mine about Bloody Marys in London (and other places)
http://www.pencilandbox.blogspot.com.es/2011/04/grenadier.html
hi dear, as usual your punch and cocktail recipes are so unique..unlike many i have come across... hmmm, always tempted to try out. bookmarked with thanks . have a great week.
Well hello and delighted you left a comment for me this morning - as it lead me back to your own blog. Lots of fab recipes here! I have a couple of vintage punch bowls, so am always hunting for recipes to fill them. You have plenty of ideas!
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