Drinks can take us travelling vicariously in the same way food can – a Bellini in Venice, iced Vietnamese coffee in Hanoi, mango lassi in Delhi or hot chocolate in Zurich. Here are some of my favourite drink recipes: cocktails, coffees and more.
Classic Southern Cocktails Some of the oldest American cocktails come out of the South, which makes them some of the oldest cocktails in the world given this style of beverage was at least popularised in the USA. Join me on a Food & Wine Adventure soon! Here are my favourite classic Southern cocktails, using some […]
Dessert Cocktails While cocktails are typically served before dinner, I find some are better at the end of the evening. Here’s my version of some classic sweet cocktails that are perfect after, or instead of, dessert. Join me on a Food & Wine Adventure soon! Make your own simple sugar syrup by combining equal quantities […]
Classic Cocktails Cocktails add an air of sophistication to any gathering. So here’s my take on some of the best-known classic cocktails. Join My Small-Group Food & Wine Tours to Italy, With Aperitvi Every Evening! As I’m more a wine drinker than a spirits fan, my classic cocktail recipes are relatively low alcohol – making […]
Champagne Cocktails There’s nothing like bubbles to get everyone in a party mood. While Champagne is the traditional fizz of choice, sparkling wines from other French regions, Italy, Australia and New Zealand can also do the job. Join me on a Food & Wine Adventure soon! Often at a fraction of the cost too, especially […]
Sherry Cocktails There’s nothing like a cocktail or two to get everyone in the mood for a party. While purists might argue that mixing Sherry with other ingredients is a waste of good wine, Sherry cocktails have been around since the 17th century. Join me on a Food & Wine Adventure soon! There were simple […]
Lebanese Coffee Like this recipe? You’ll love my online Lebanese cooking class! Lebanese coffee – or Arabic coffee, also called qahwa, kahwa or ahweh – is very similar to Turkish coffee, except that it’s often scented with cardamom seeds, which the Turks don’t use. Both are made with pulverised coffee beans, which are often sold […]
Lebanese Lemonade Like this recipe? You’ll love my online Lebanese cooking class! Homemade lemonade is a delicious treat and very popular in Lebanon and, especially in summer, a typical way to welcome guests. Lebanese lemonade is also called Batrouni lemonade after the resort town of Batroun in northern Lebanon, famous for its beaches, nightlife and […]
Es Degan(Es Kelapa Muda) Like this recipe? You’ll love my online Indonesian cooking class! This iced sweet treat of coconut water, sugar syrup and young coconut flesh is one of Indonesia’s most popular drinks. Es degan is the Javanese name, while elsewhere in Indonesia it’s called es kelapa muda (literally iced young coconut). Traditionally it’s […]
Top 5 Prosecco Cocktails Prosecco (also known as glera) is a grape traditionally grown in Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia in north-eastern Italy, where it’s made into a light, creamy sparkling white wine also called Prosecco. Join me on a food & wine tour of northern Italy – home of Prosecco cocktails.See Video below For Highlights! […]
Caribbean Rum Cocktails Due to the post-colonial proliferation of sugarcane plantations, rum is one of the Caribbean’s most important exports – and one of its favourite cocktail ingredients! Like These Cocktails? You’ll love my online Caribbean cooking class inspired by Paul Carmichael! I’ve given suggestions for white or dark rum in some recipes below, but […]
