The Imposters

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The Imposters

EASTER COCKTAIL RECIPES

Ok, so the bars are closed here in Ireland on Good Friday, so.....what to do??????

Here is a couple of recipes for you to try:-

AFRICAN ALEXANDER
25mls Hennessy VS
25mls Amarula Cream Liqueur
25mls Creme de Cacao Dark
25mls fresh cream

Method:- Pour all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker. Add ice. Shake well and double strain into a chilled martini glass/coupette. Dust with grated nutmeg..

Deliciously rich,creamy and chocolatey it is the perfect cocktail for chocolate lovers. A fruity twist on the classic cocktail Brandy Alexander.

And for you none cream lovers..........

CHERRY MANHATTAN
60mls Woodford Reserve Bourbon
20mls Martini Rosso
5mls Cherry syrup
1 drop angostura bitters

Method:- Pour the bourbon, Martini Rosso and syrup to a mixing glass with ice. Add a dash of bitters and stir. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a Maraschino infused cherry.

Enjoy!! Oh and  Happy Easter!!!!

BOLS FOAMS NOW IN IRELAND

During a training sesison in Dundalk last week I spotted what I thought were quite dinky minitaure bottles of Bols liqueurs only to discover that they were actually Bols Foams.

Available in the following flavours:-

BLUE CURACAO
BANANA
CREME DE CASSIS
AMARETTO
CREME DE MENTHE GREEN
CREME DE CACAO WHITE

You can get them from Barry and Fitzwilliam 021-4320900 or 01-6671755

I used a couple of them and found them easy to use, the foam lasted ages and tasted great. My only drawback would be the selection of flavours avilable. But if they take off, I am sure they will work on other flavours.

Oh and because of the small amount that comes out with each pump, covering the top of a martini cocktail takes a little time.

Keep your drinks in champagne flutes and highballs for now :-)  but definitely worth a trial!!!!!!

Catex 2011 - Food Solutions

http://www.youtube.com/vuviemedia#p/a/u/1/tqZLEPzZZ0A
Here is Richard from Food Solutions talking about the Monin Syrup range and their coffee ILLY which for me is the best espresso to get you started in the morning!!

As well as supplying these two great brands to the trade they also have the John Artis range of crockery and glassware and bar equipment.

So if you are wondering where to get coupettes and unusual sling glasses then these guys are your first port of call!!! Sadly they have stopped selling the the silver shakers!! :-(

You can also get the full range of syrups from Classic Drinks 021-4510066

Get your hands on the Gingerbread syrup, it is amazing in a Daiquiri or a Latte!

VALENTINES DAY COCKTAILS

Hosting a little dinner at home tomorrow night??


Here is a couple of suggestions for you to make tomorrow night for your loved one................

FOR HER

That's Amore

35mls Vodka
17.5mls Strawberry liqueur
35mls Strawberry puree
Champagne to top up
Martini glass
Cracked black pepper

Method:- Add the vodka, liqueur and puree to a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake well. Take a whole strawberry and wipe the rim of a martini glass with it. Then dip the martini glass in the cracked black pepper.
Strain the mixture into the martini glass, it should come to just above halfway. Then top with Champagne. garnish with the strawberry you used earlier!!!!

FOR HIM

Apricot and Nutmeg Sour

50mls Bourbon
17.5mls fresh lemon juice
10mls Sugar syrup
1.5 tsp apricot conserve
10mls egg white(optional)

Method:- Add the bourbon,lemon and sugar into a cocktail shaker. Add the conserve and egg white and shake without ice. Add some ice and shake hard again. Strain into an old fashioned glass with fresh ice. Dust some ground nutmeg over the top of the drink.

Enjoy!!!!!  and feel free to send us any pics of you making the drinks we will post them on Facebook