Drinks
Winter Spiced Mulled Wine
Serves 4-6 INGREDIENTS Peel of 2 oranges (large strips) Peel of 1 lemon (large strips) Peel of 1 lime (large strips) Juice of 1 orange 200g caster sugar 6 whole cloves 1 cinnamon stick 3 fresh bay leaves 1 whole nutmeg, for grating 1 vanilla pod, halved lengthways 2 star anise 2L soft, dry red wine (try Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Shiraz) METHOD 1. Prepare the citrus Using a vegetable peeler, peel large sections of zest from the oranges, lemon, lime, avoiding the bitter white pith. 2. Infuse the base Place the caster sugar into a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the citrus peels squeeze in the orange juice. Add the cloves, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, about 10 fine gratings of nutmeg. Split the vanilla pod lengthways add it to the pan. 3. Dissolve the sugar with red wine Pour in just enough red wine to cover the sugar. Stir gently allow the mixture to simmer until the sugar has completely dissolved. 4. Reduce, then layer in warm spices Increase the heat bring to a rolling boil. Cook until the liquid reduces to a thick, fragrant syrup. Reduce the heat to low add the star anise remaining red wine. Gently heat for about 5 minutes until warm aromatic, making sure not to boil. TO SERVE Ladle into heatproof glasses serve warm. TOOLS Matte Cream Round Cast Iron Pot Vegetable Peeler Wooden Spoon Kitchen Measuring Cup Ladle
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Mojito Margarita
INGREDIENTS A handful of mint leaves 2 limes, cut into wedges 90–120 mL tequila blanco (adjust to taste) 450 mL Wheel & Barrow Classic Margarita Mix (about ⅔ of a bottle) 500 mL soda water METHOD 1. Muddle the aromatics: Add a handful of mint leaves and several lime wedges to the bottom of a large jug. Gently muddle until the mint is bruised and fragrant.2. Add the base: Pour in the tequila and margarita mix.3. Top and combine: Add the soda water and stir well to fully combine.4. Serve and garnish: Pour over ice and garnish each glass with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge.
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Havana Passionfruit Mango Daiquiri
A tropical frozen cocktail bursting with mango, passionfruit, and citrus perfect for sipping in the sunshine. INGREDIENTS • 1 cup frozen mango pieces • 3 shots passionfruit pulp • 75ml cocktail mix • 45ml white rum • Juice of 1 lime or lemon • Dried mango, to garnish
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Greek Margarita
A refreshing coastal cocktail with a Mediterranean twist - ouzo, mint, and citrus shaken into a vibrant spring sip. INGREDIENTS • 45ml ouzo• 75ml Wheel&Barrow margarita mix• Handful of mint leaves• Soda water, to top up• Mint sprig and lime wedge, to garnish METHOD 1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the ouzo, margarita mix, and mint leaves. 2. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds. 3. Strain into a tall glass filled with ice. Top up with soda water. 4. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge. Serve immediately.
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Spicy Grilled Peach Margarita
Ingredients: Handful of grilled sliced peaches 45ml tequila 75ml peach margarita cocktail mix Tajin (for rimming) Grilled peach slice (for garnish) Method: Prep your glass by brushing one side with sugar syrup and dipping it in Tajin. In a cocktail shaker, muddle a handful of grilled sliced peaches. Add the tequila and peach margarita cocktail mix to the shaker, then shake well. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice. Garnish with a slice of grilled peach and mint and serve.
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French Gin Lemon Cocktail
Ingredients Simple Syrup (serves 5 cocktails): ¼ cup honey or sugar ¼ cup water Cocktail (per drink): 40 ml gin 22ml fresh lemon juice (about ¾ of a medium lemon) 22ml simple syrup 60-90ml chilled prosecco (enough to top the glass) Lemon peel, for garnish Instructions 1. Make the Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the honey (or sugar) and water. Warm over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until the honey or sugar is fully dissolved. This should take a few minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool completely. 2. Prepare the Cocktail: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the gin, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup to the shaker. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for about 20 seconds, until well chilled. 3. Assemble the Drink: Strain the mixture into a Champagne glass. Top with chilled prosecco, pouring gently to maintain the bubbles. 4. Garnish and Serve: Twist a lemon peel over the glass to release its oils, then drop it into the drink as a garnish. Serve immediately and enjoy! Tips Simple Syrup Storage: Store any leftover simple syrup in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Chill Your Glasses: For an extra touch of elegance, chill your Champagne glasses in the freezer for a few minutes before serving. Adjust Sweetness: If you prefer a sweeter cocktail, you can adjust the amount of simple syrup to taste.
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Passionfruit Pav cocktail
Ingredients: Wheel&Barrow Passionfruit Margarita cocktail mix 30ml Gin Tonic Mini Meringues Method: For the glass: Place crushed meringue into a small plate. Coat the inside of a tumbler with passionfruit margarita cocktail mix to rim. In a small bowl, put some cocktail mix and coat the rim of the glass. Angle the glass into crushed meringue to coat the rim. For the cocktail: Fill the tumbler with ice, add gin, and top with tonic. Garnish with a mini meringue.
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Passionfruit Chilli Margarita
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Dried Chilli flakes 1 tbsp Salt 2 Tbsp Lime juice 45ml Tequila 75 ml passionfruit margarita cocktail mix Method: For the glass: Place lime juice onto small plate In a second small plate, place salt and dried chilli flakes, then mix them together. Using a coupe or margarita glass, hold the glass by its stem, carefully tip it toward the juice plate at about a 45-degree angle. Dip the glass into the juice, rotating the glass through the juice so that only the outer edge of the rim becomes moist. Repeat this process with the glass in the second plate, coating the outer lip of the glass in the salt/chilli mix. For the cocktail: In a cocktail shaker, add ice, tequila, and passionfruit cocktail mix. Shake vigorously. Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass.
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Lotus Flower
Ingredients: 60ml Wheel&Barrow Blue Lagoon 30ml lychee syrup from Canned lychees 60ml 23rd st pomegranate vodka 7 mint leaves Method: Lightly muddle mint in the base of a shaker. Add the other ingredients, Shake vigorously with ice, and strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with mint and a lychee.
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Blue Hawaiian
Ingredients 45mL of Rum 60mL of Wheel&Barrow Blue Lagoon Cocktail Mix 30mL pineapple juice 60mL cream of coconut Method 1. Fill a tall cocktail glass with ice. 2. In a cocktail shaker, add ice, rum, pineapple juice, blue lagoon cocktail mix, and coconut cream. 3. Shake until well combined. 4. Pour the cocktail over the ice in the glass. 5. Garnish with pineapple leaves.
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Spiced Caramel Apple Cider
Ingredients 120mL Apple Cider 60mL Salted Caramel Vodka 60mL Dry Ginger Ale Cinnamon Sugar Fresh Apple Slices Cinnamon Stick Method 1. Rim a hi ball glass with lime & cinnamon sugar. 2. Fill glass with ice. 3. Add apple cider, vodka, and dry ginger ale into glass and stir until combined. 4. Garnish with fresh apple slices and a cinnamon stick. Enjoy!
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Spiced Pomegranate Margarita
Ingredients 60mL Tequila 30mL Lime Juice 30mL Pomegranate Juice 15mL Cointreau 15mL Cinnamon Syrup Dehydrated orange Cinnamon Syrup Ingredients 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup sugar 1 cinnamon stick star anise Method 1. Fill a saucepan with water, sugar, cinnamon stick, and star anise. Simmer until sugar is melted. 2. Simmer for 5 more minutes, then let cool to room temperature. Note: this syrup can last up to a week in the fridge. 3. Rim a margarita glass with sugar 4. Fill cocktail shaker with ice and add tequila, lime juice, pomegranate juice, cointreau, and cinnamon syrup. 5. Shake the mix for atleast 30 seconds. 6. Strain the cocktail into the margarita glass, and top with ice. 7. Garnish with a cinnamon stick, star anise, dehydrated orange, and pomegranate seeds.
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