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

X FACTOR PARTY COCKTAIL RECIPE

This week we have gone with a winter warmer with the temperature dropping below zero out there.

A bit late for tonights episode but this will be perfect for tomorrow night.

This is a recipe we created for the guys at Slane Castle Whiskey and is soon to be launched in the US so watch out for it over there!!!!!

Hot Henry
40mls Slane Castle Whiskey
20mls Cinnamon syrup
1 small orange wedge
100mls boiling hot water

Method :- Boil the kettle!!!! pour some boiling water into a heatproof glass or mug to heat it. After about 1 minute discard the water. Add the whiskey and syrup. Top up with boiling water and stir to dissolve the syrup. Squeeze the orange wedge into the glass and serve with a napkin.

Cinnamon syrup is available on www.coffee-ireland.com or in Celtic Whiskey Shop on Dawson Street, Dublin........ the whiskey is also available in Celtic Whiskey Shop

THANKSGIVING COCKTAIL RECIPE

Here is a delicious recipe for you to try on 'Turkey Day'!!!!!

Black Forest
20mls fresh cream
2 tsp drinking chocolate powder
20mls Chambord
20mls Creme de Cacao Brown
Hot milk

Place the cream and powder into the bottom of a heat proof glass/mug.
Mix until like a paste.
Top up with hot milk to halfway.
Add the chambord and Creme de cacao Brown. Stir.
Top up with more hot milk and add some faom to the top of the drink.
Garnish with chocolate flakes................

Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

X FACTOR PARTY COCKTAIL RECIPE

HERE IS THIS WEEKS X FACTOR PARTY COCKTAIL RECIPE:-

Vanilla Sky

40mls Vanilla Vodka
20mls fresh lemon juice
20mls sugar syrup
35mls raspberry puree
20mls Galliano Vanilla or Vanilla Liqueur

Method:- Pour the puree into the bottom of a tall glass. Top with crushed ice. Then add the vodka,lemon juice and sugar syrup to a cocktail shaker. Shake well and strain over the crushed ice. Drizzle the Galliano pver the top. Garnish with a mint sprig and berries

Vanilla Vodka is available in good off liciences like Gibney's Malahide, Celtic Whiskey Shop,Dawson St or Redmonds in Ranleagh.

To make raspberry puree just buy a tin of raspebrries in the supermarket and blend them. They will last for a couple of days in the fridge

To make sugar syrup just add equal parts sugar and water to a container and stir until the sugar dissolves.

Enjoy!!!!!!

X FACTOR PARTY COCKTAIL RECIPE

Here is this weeks X Factor Party Cocktail.......

RASPBERRY COLLINS
40mls Gin
20mls fresh lemon juice
2 tsp caster sugar
5 muddle raspberries
Soda Water

Method:- Muddle the raspberries in the bottom of the shaker. Add the lemon and sugar. Stir, then add the gin. Fill the shaker with ice and shake well. Pour the contents of the shaker into a tall glass(12-14oz). Top up with soda. Garnish with a raspberry and a mint sprig.

Enjoy!!

SHOPPING LIST:-
Gin.....17 portions per 70cl bottle
lemons for juicing(we advise pre squeezing if making a lot of them, half a lemon will generally give you the amount of juice you need but it is always best to measure for your cocktails!!)
Raspberries
Caster sugar
Soda Water
Cubed ice
Cocktail shaker
measure
muddler

X FACTOR PARTY COCKTAIL RECIPE

This week's recipe is a tribute to our own Mary Byrne!!!!!

We have taken the classic Scarlett O Hara and revamped it. The original Scarlett O Hara was made with Southern Comfort, but we have tweaked it to be more like a cosmo as we know how girls like their cosmos and have used Irish whiskey and apricot brandy liqueur instead. Apricot Brandy is readily available in off licences......happy shaking and raise a glass or two to Mary!!!!!!!

SCARLETT O HARA
40mls Irish Whiskey
20mls Apricot Brandy
60mls cranberry juice
2 lime wedges

Method:- Put some ice into a martini glass to chill it. Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Squeeze in the lime wedges. Discard the ice from the martini glass. Shake the mixture and strain into the chilled martini glass. Garnish with a piece of orange zest.....enjoy!!

REMEBER TO POST PICS OF YOUR COCKTAILS ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE..........

X FACTOR PARTY COCKTAIL

This weeks recipe is dedicated to Wagner, the Brazilian lothario. We are sure he would really enjoy a Caipirinha about now.

The Caipirinha is the national drink of Brazil and all you need to make it is some limes, caster sugar and Cachaca, a Brazilian sugar cane spirit, available in higher end off licences like Celtic Whiskey Shop on Dawson St, D2 and Redmond's in Ranleagh and you will get 19 portions out of a 70cl bottle.

Recipe:-
35mls Cachaca
half a lime cut into 4 wedges
2 teaspoons of caster sugar

Method:- Place the wedges in the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Add sugar and muddle to release the juice from the fruit. Add the cachaca and some ice and shake hard. Pour the contents of the shaker into an old fashioned glass(whiskey glass)

Garnish with a lime wheel and piece of sugar cane(optional, available on http://www.mixo-logic.barstore.com/)

X FACTOR PARTY COCKTAIL RECIPE

Ok, ladies!

Here is your first recipe......

We will post a different recipe each week so that you can have a delicious cocktail while you and your girlfriends watch Simon Cowell & Co.

This week we are breaking out the bubbles, but not breaking the bank.....

What you need:-  Vodka, raspberries, pineapple juice and Prosecco(Dunnes do a great Prosecco for about €7 a btl)Martini Glass

FLIRTINI
20mls Vodka
40mls pineapple juice
5 raspberries
Prosecco(to top up)

Glass:- Martini Glass
Garnish:- Raspberry

Method:- Muddle the raspberries in the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Add the vodka and pineapple juice and shake hard. Strain the mixture into a martini glass and top with chilled Prosecco. Garnish with a raspberry floating in it.