Summer Cocktail

CELEBRITY CHEF DIGITALLY DELIGHTS STANDARD BANK GUESTS WITH ONLINE MASTER CLASS

Guests of Standard Bank were treated to a personalised dining experience in their own homes with a Michelin-star chef recently. That formed part of the menu as the two

Directly from top London restaurant Le Gavroche, where he has been at the helm since the early 1990s, Michel Roux Jr gave a 90 minute master class full of invaluable tips and tricks with effortless candour. All attendees received hampers in advance,

Roux Jr, who comes from a family dynasty of chefs, spoke of his family experiences, how he coped during the recent lockdown, his immediate thoughts work and some invaluable advice for aspiring young chefs and family cooks – making it a great event that the whole family could enjoy. Much of the talk pre-event centred around what has become his trademark dish, Soufflé a la rhubarb.

Michelin-starred and celebrity chef took clients through the step-by-step process of cooking a meal before sharing his best tips and practices.

as the hospitality industry returns to including all of the ingredients, a signed cookbook, branded chopping board and wine which had been paired with the dishes.

Chief Executive of Standard Bank Offshore Group, Will Thorp, who welcomed the guests at the start of the event, hailed the digital cooking class a success.

Michel Roux Junior delivered an online master class to guests of Standard Bank.

Some of the decadent dishes cooked by Michel Roux Junior in the Standard Bank master class.

SUMMER COCKTAIL

The Clover Club This pre-prohibition era cocktail takes its name from the famous Philadelphia club where it was invented. The tartness of the lemon and the sweetness of the summer fruit combine to create a wonderful complexity of sweet and sour - enhanced by the smooth, creamy character of Fynoderee Summer Gin. Easy to make and enjoy at home with friends on a summer’s eve.

You will need:

n Fynoderee Manx Dry Gin Summer Edition (50ml) n Freshly squeezed lemon juice (allow 1 whole large lemon per cocktail) n Sugar Syrup (20ml) (easy to make your own by dissolving 300g caster sugar in 150ml water over a low heat - can be kept in the fridge for future use) n Small handful of Strawberries or raspberries n Ice n Cocktail shaker n Coupette glasses

Method:

The recipe will make one cocktail – double up on the ingredients to make two – you should be able to make two drinks in one go using a standard sized cocktail shaker.

Muddle the fruit at the bottom of the cocktail shaker using a pestle. Add all the other ingredients and shake hard. The shaking action mixes the ingredients and froths up the egg white. Next add a large handful of ice and shake again for at least 30 seconds to chill. Strain in to the glass(es) and a foamy layer should form on top. Garnish with a strawberry or raspberry and enjoy!

LET’S TAKE THIS WINE OUTSIDE

THERE IS SOMETHING UNDENIABLY PLEASURABLE ABOUT SITTING OUTSIDE WITH A GLASS OF WINE AND WITH OUR BORDERS STILL CLOSED, SO MANY OF US ARE TAKING TO THE GREAT MANX OUTDOORS AND MAKING THE MOST OF BEING ABLE TO SPEND TIME SOCIALISING WITH OUR FRIENDS AND LOVED ONES. WE HAVE BEEN DELIGHTED TO BE ABLE TO HELP YOU, ONCE AGAIN, CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES AND NOW, POST CO-VID PARTIES. OUR BESPOKE SERVICES INCLUDE SALE OR RETURN, FREE DELIVERY (CHILLED WHERE NEEDED) AND TAILORED ADVICE FOR YOUR EVENT. HOWEVER, IT IS NOT JUST THOSE “BIG” EVENTS THAT WE CATER FOR AND WE LOVE IT WHEN VISITORS TO OUR SHOP ASK FOR ADVICE ON WHAT WE THINK THEY SHOULD TRY.

Three such wines, which have impressed us so much and that we think are perfect for the great outdoors, are made by Domaine Romy in the Beaujolais region of France. At The Wine Cellar, both family and provenance are key to our culture and Domaine Romy very firmly ticks both of those boxes. Headed by Dominique and Nicolas Romy, the heritage of this winery stems back to the 1700s and the family are now in their 10th generation of winemaking. Domaine Romy is Terra Vitis certified showing its dedication to sustainable farming and the quality wines produced. Terra Vitis is a network of several hundred vine growers and winemakers dedicated to protecting the world’s natural resources, environment and the health and wellbeing of the winemaking team. Every aspect of the winemaking process is focussed on sustainability and social responsibility and to maintain certification requires continual compliance with strict environmental requirements.

In accordance with Terra Vitis requirements, all the vines at Domaine Romy are cultivated naturally and with as little human intervention as possible to maintain the biological balance of the vines. Grass grows between the vines and special attention is dedicated to sustainable organic practices and green harvesting to lower the yield and maintain the high quality of the grapes.

Notwithstanding the historical significance of this House, it continues to evolve and develop; expanding its repertoire by planting new grape varieties such as Chardonnay and also producing a rosé Beaujolais.

The three Domaine Romy wines, stocked at The Wine Cellar and all around the £10 price mark, are medal winning and it is no surprise why. We think that these wines, which represent both excellent quality and value, are the perfect accompaniment to fresh air and friendship and work perfectly well with or without food.

Domaine Romy Chardonnay is aromatic, subtly buttery and naturally non-woody with a lovely fresh mineral finish. If you would like to enjoy this alongside some food, we think that it would be perfect with either shellfish or perhaps some vegetarian pasta.

Domaine Romy Beaujolais, made using the traditional Burgundy method, is 100% Gamay Noir and has all the hallmarks of a great Beaujolais; refreshing, juicy and round with flavours of raspberries and redcurrants and finishing with a touch of pepper. We can just imagine enjoying this outside with a platter or cold meats or grilled fish – delicious!

Domaine Romy Rosé is a great example of how Domaine Romy continue to develop and produce some incredible wines. Roséhas long been a favourite outdoor wine but whilst it may be more common to head for a Provence, this wonderful example gives the more Southerly French appellations a run for their money. The grapes are directly pressed and are left to macerate in their skins for only 1-4 hours thereby producing a pale pink wine. On the nose, wild strawberries abound whilst on the palate it is well structured with good length. There are so many dishes that this wine would accompany perfectly, why not try some sushi, sashimi, grilled fish or perhaps a niçoise salad?

When it comes to enjoying a glass in the great outdoors, there are many of us who will have a particular wine in mind, because it evokes nostalgic memories or simply because they are just more wellknown than others, so when you walk into the shop you feel slightly more comfortable as you have a better idea of what you are looking for. Whichever category you fall in to please don’t let that put you off having a good wander around our shop and a chat to our team about what you may find that you could be missing out on.

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