A chilled Hugo Cocktail always makes warm evenings feel even better. Floral elderflower, sparkling Prosecco, and fresh mint create the perfect refreshing sip.
New Year’s Eve Drinks 2019 Round-Up
As New Year’s Eve is coming up, I thought it would be nice to put together a little New Year’s Eve Drinks 2019 Round-Up specifically for this special occasion.
Bloody Mary Shots
Halloween is the perfect excuse to have a little fun with drinks. These Bloody Mary Shots in syringes bring playful chills and are zesty, savoury, and made to bring extra fun to your Halloween night.
Frozen Piña Colada
I love a good rum-based cocktail and this Frozen Piña Colada is one of my all time favourite drinks. I have had some pretty good ones in Central America, where they have amazing pineapples and coconuts. By the way, did you know that piña colada has been the national drink of Puerto Rico since 1978?…
Batida de Coco
Today I am going to show you how to make Batida de Coco, a delicious Brazilian coconut cocktail. Batida means “shaken” in Portuguese and it is usually made with a fruit or fruit juice and sweetened condensed milk. The original recipe uses cachaça, but if you don’t have any, you can make it with vodka….
Blueberry Lavender Mojito
Ready to say goodbye to 2016?? I definitely am! I am quite happy to leave it behind and I can’t wait to see what the new year will bring! To celebrate in style, I am going to make this Blueberry Lavender Mojito. It is amazingly delicious and it is a great way to use up…
Baby Guinness Shot
Impress your guests with this Baby Guinness Shot, made from Baileys and Kahlua. It’s rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced with coffee sweetness and velvety texture in one irresistible sip. When I first saw this Baby Guinness cocktail over at Creative Culinary, I honestly thought it was beer! When I realised it wasn’t, I couldn’t take…
Lemongrass Mojito with Ginger
A classic mojito with a fragrant twist, this Lemongrass and Ginger Mojito blends herbs, citrus, and sparkle in every sip.
Spritz
For my last post of 2015 and to welcome the new year, I am sharing the recipe for one of the most classic Italian drinks: the Spritz. It is a wine-based cocktail commonly served as an aperitif. It is prepared with prosecco wine, a dash of some bitter liqueur such as Aperol, Campari or Cynar…
Green Tea Mojito
Fresh citrus, gentle mint, and cold green tea shape this Green Tea Mojito, a crisp cocktail that feels easy and refreshing from the first sip.
Pineapple Mojito
I made this Pineapple Mojito to serve to my friends on New Year’s Eve as an aperitivo, just to start things off before we sat down for dinner. We had a Spanish theme that night and I know Mojito is not a Spanish cocktail, but I made a little exception as it is one of…
Sweet Dreams Cocktail
Start the New Year with something sweet. Bailey’s, Kahlua, and Malibu blend perfectly in this creamy Sweet Dreams Cocktail that’s made for toasting with friends.
Blue Daiquiri (Glacier Fusion Cocktail)
Served in a sugar-rimmed Martini glass, this Blue Daiquiri combines refreshing rum, bright lemon, and sweet apple flavours for a crisp turquoise cocktail with a zesty finish.
Pomegranate Mojito
Mojito is one of my all time favourite drink. It reminds me of my time in Cuba, a place I love dearly. I have already shared with you the recipe for the “original” Mojito, made with lime and mint leaves. There’s nothing better than a minty Mojito, especially on a hot summer evening. It is…
Pomegranate Daiquiri
The last few weeks have been rainy down here and the weather has turned from hot into “cool” (I won’t say cold, as we probably get about 2 weeks of real winter here in Sydney and even then, it’s a much milder winter than my childhood winters). Autumn has definitely come and I am quite…
Watermelon Margarita
Fresh watermelon blended into a citrusy mix gives this Watermelon Margarita a naturally sweet flavour with a bright, citrusy finish.
Blood Orange Margarita
There’s no better match for ghost stories and pumpkin lanterns than a Blood Orange Margarita. Bright, tart, and just spooky enough for grown-up treats. Happy Halloween, everyone! I can’t believe October is almost over. It feels like Christmas is already peeking around the corner. My parents will be visiting soon, and we are already planning…
Mai Tai
Tropical vibes in one glass! Bright, refreshing, and poured over ice, this Mai Tai brings together rum, orange liqueur, and creamy blended pineapple for a sunny escape every time you pour it.
Cuba Libre
Rum, cola, and fresh lime never go out of style in a classic Cuba Libre. This classic Cuba Libre is easy and refreshing to make.
Mimosa Cocktail
Fresh, fruity, and easy to sip, this Mimosa Cocktail brings a zesty brightness with a light, fizzy finish to any gathering.
TEQUILA SUNDOWN
Valentine’s Day is coming soon! I will be sharing the recipe for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift in my next post, so stay tuned! In the meantime, I thought of sharing a drink recipe. I would have wanted to re-create a more distinct “sundown” effect in the drink, but I had no luck… I tried it…
IL SICILIANO COCKTAIL
Sicily is very famous for its citrus fruits… be it lemons, mandarins or oranges. So, one of the drinks for the Sicilian Street Food New Year’s Eve Party that I organised as part of Foodbuzz’s 24×24 program had to have some citrus in it. I chose orange, because it is sweet and I have a…
POMEGRANATE MARTINI
I always associate pomegranate with Christmas and New Year. It is very common to see it on an Italian table during the holidays. I love its intense ruby colour and the juicy, yet crunchy texture of its seeds. I think it is one of the prettiest fruits that exist! Being very common in the Mediterranean…
MAKE-AHEAD FROZEN MARGARITAS – THE SECRET RECIPE CLUB
In the past few months, I have seen quite a few posts mentioning a “Secret recipe club”. If you know me, you will also know that I am very curious by nature so I had to find out more and in the process I actually ended up joining the club! What is it about? For…
MOJITO – COOK AROUND THE GLOBE
When I visited Cuba back in 1998, I learnt to appreciate rum and all rum based drinks. Since then, my 2 favourite cocktails have been Cuba Libre and Mojito, which was made popular by one of its most famous admirers: Ernest Hemingway. Whenever I drink a Mojito I get to relive the memories of one of…
