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Friday, 10 August 2012

The Original Singapore Sling Recipe




From Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails by Ted Haigh. Makes one drink.

2 ounces gin

3/4 ounces Cherry Heering

2 teaspoons Benedictine

2 teaspoons Cointreau

2 ounces pineapple juice
3/4 ounce fresh lime juice

2 dashes real pomegranate grenadine

1 dash Angostura bitters

Soda water

Real maraschino cherry, for garnish

Pineapple wedge, for garnish

Orange wheel or twist, for garnish
Combine all except soda and garnishes in a shaker full of ice.
Shake, and strain into a tall glass (highball or Collins) with a few lumps of ice. Top with a splash of soda water.
Garnish with a cherry, a pineapple slice, and orange wheel.

The Singapore Sling: Shortcut Recipe

makes one drink
2 ounces gin
1/2 ounce cherry Brandy
1/2 ounce grenadine syrup (less if you don't want it sweet)
1 ounce sweet and sour mix
Club soda
Add all of the ingredients except the club soda and maraschino cherry to a shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain into a tall glass filled with ice.
Top with a splash of soda and a cherry.

Saturday, 14 July 2012

Mango Salsa - Taste the Tropical Side of Mexico!




An unusual twist on an old favorite. Tomatoes and cilantro form the base and little bits of sweet mango round out this unique salsa.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cups ripe seeded tomatoes, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cups mango, diced
  • 1/2 cup finely diced cilantro
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt (use more if needed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 serrano chili, seeded and veins removed, finely diced

Preparation:

Mix all ingredients and refrigerate overnight to enhance flavors. Serve with tortilla chips or on top of carnitas.