Showing posts with label Cassis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cassis. Show all posts

Friday, 11 March 2016

Parisian Martini


The weekend is almost here and with that there is a return of the warm summer weather. This cocktail is smooth, with a bit of a bite. A lovely weekend tipple to compliment any mood. 

Parisian Cocktail
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3 ounces of gin
1 ounce of dry vermouth
1/2 ounce Creme de Cassis

Shake with cracked ice and strain into a chilled martini glass.

Bottoms up! 

Enjoy the weather and have a great weekend everyone! - JD 

Friday, 26 February 2016

Cassis and Soda


Unseasonably warm weather, again. Which are making the days quite enjoyable. Spring is almost here and this tipple is a modest reminder of such. Slight Pimms-ish, minus the fruit, although a garnish of fruit would dress it up proper. What I love about this beverage, besides the taste, is the gorgeous colour. The photo does do it some justice; it is a dark inky plum with undertones of amber. Sounds autumnal although the taste is fruity. Another simple refreshment. 




Cassis and Soda
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about 2 ounces of Creme de Cassis
chilled Club Soda

Pour the Cassis into an old fashion or a high ball glass and then fill the glass half way or full, depends on your flavour strengths, with club soda. Garnish with slices of oranges.

Notes: This beverage is similar to a Cassisco except with that cocktail you add about 1 and 1/2 ounces of Triple Sec. Filling the glass to the brim with chilled Club Soda, doing some slightly fancy stirring and is served with ice cubes.      


Have a good weekend everyone! - JD