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Cocktail Masterclass

Fri, 3 May 2024

Cocktail Masterclass
1. The Avocado One
 
-25ml Don Julio Blanco Tequila
-25ml Lost Explorers Mezcal
-25ml fresh Lime juice
-15ml simple syrup
-1/4 of a ripe avocado
-Small pinch of salt
-Tajin to garnish
-Ice
 
1.    Add Avocado and simple syrup to the shaker tin. Muddle till smooth.
2.    Add Tequila, Mezcal, Lime, ice and salt to the shaker.
3.    Shake till froster on the outside.
4.    Rim half the glass with Tajin.
5.    Double strain the cocktail into the glass. Enjoy!
 
2. Summer Lovin'
 
-50ml Stillgarden Gin
-25ml Fresh Lime juice
-25ml simple syrup
-4/5 basil leaves
-4/5 cucumber coins
-1 egg white
-Small pinch of salt
 
1.    Add all but 1 of the basil leaves, all but one of the cucumber coins and simple syrup to the shaker tin. Muddle.
2.    Add Gin, Lime, ice and salt to the shaker.
3.    Shake till frosted on the outside. Double strain.
4.    Separate egg white from egg yolk.
5.    Add egg white. Shake hard for 10 seconds.
6.    Single strain the cocktail into the glass.
7.    Garnish with remaining basil leaf and cucumber. Enjoy!
 
3. The Tea Totally (non-alcoholic)
 
- One cup of your favourite tea, about 120ml (brew it strong)
- 30ml fresh lemon juice.
- 5/8 mint leaves.
- 20 ml Simple syrup (Flavoured or not it's up to you)
 
1.    Make a strong cup of tea and leave it to cool.
2.    Clap your mint and add to your glass with the lemon juice and syrup.
3.    Add ice and cold tea to the glass. Stir your drink lightly.
4.    Garnish with mint and lemon. Enjoy!
5.    (Add a Shot of Bourbon or Irish whiskey if you fancy an alcoholic version)

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