COCKTAILS AND MOCKTAILS

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As we head into the festive As we head into the festive season and thoughts turn to season and thoughts turn to celebratory cheer, spare celebratory cheer, spare a thought also for the a thought also for the non-drinkers. non-drinkers.

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Cocktails are a cool way to celebrate. You can make them by the jug full, and many may also be converted into non-alcoholic versions or mocktails.

The main di erence between a mocktail and a cocktail is the alcohol. A cocktail contains alcohol spirits and a mocktail doesn’t contain any alcohol at all. Mocktails often taste just as delicious as their alcoholic counterparts.

Fruit is an essential ingredient for fun summer cocktails and mocktails, fruit such as blood oranges with a gorgeous purple-red colour and sweet orange fl avour with hints of cherry and raspberry. Swap orange, or lemon juice for blood orange juice and savour the di erence. A terrifi c option for larger groups is to make a punch, either alcohol based, or non-alcoholic. Better yet, provide both options for guests, and make sure they don’t get them mixed up.

TOP TIP: When plentiful, squeeze and freeze blood orange juice so you can enjoy all year round

A classic cocktail, the margarita was invented in the 1930s and traditionally blends lime juice, Cointreau, and tequila. This recipe makes approximately one litre without the ice, so use a 1.5 litre jug. TIP: Try Himalayan pink salt to rim the glasses.

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups tequila 2 cups blood orange juice 3/4 cup Cointreau 3/4 cup lime juice 3 handfuls ice

METHOD

Prepare glasses by rimming them with salt. Cut a notch in a lime wedge and slide that around the edge of the drink then dip glass rim into salt.

Pour all liquid ingredients into jug, add ice and stir until cold.

Pour into individual glasses, garnish with a blood orange slice.

MOCKTAIL Blood Orange Spritzer

This colourful and delicious non-alcoholic drink comprises three ingredients only, and is easy to make in individual glasses or by the jug full. This is the basic recipe for one glass, but it could easily be made a bottle at a time. TIP: Substitute ginger beer or ginger ale for the alcoholfree wine.

INGREDIENTS

Blood orange juice, freshly squeezed if possible Lime juice, freshly squeezed or bottled Alcohol-free wine, white or rose

METHOD

Fill a large wine glass with ice. Add a fresh blood orange slice inside.

Pour in the blood orange juice, lime juice and your alcohol-free wine.

Stir gently, and garnish with rosemary or mint.

THE WEE SMOKEHOUSE

Share traditional artisan smoked goods with your friends and family this holiday season. Smoked salmon is our specialty but you MUST try our smoked duck. Get your Christmas orders in by 12th December. Get in touch today.

HALSWELL BAKERY & CAFÉ

Delicious hand crafted fruit mince tarts and Christmas cakes instore. Taking croissant orders for Christmas Eve collection now. Holiday closure dates online.

CHOICE FRUIT PRODUCTS

Give someone a Choice Fruit Products gift box and they’ll enjoy a selection that’s as special as they are. No matter the occasion you’ll find the perfect gift for your loved ones, delivered to their door. Choose from Chutneys, Spreads, Condiments, Sauces, Olive Oil, Vinegars, Salts, Relishes, Pickles, Rubs and Sprinkles.

In your kitchen

FRIENDLY FANTAIL

Nourish body and soul this Christmas with quality, limited edition gifts from Friendly Fantail. We are local artisan producers of multi award-winning organic turmeric latte spice mixes and limited edition homewares to match.

At Ballantynes and...

www.friendlyfantail.co.nz

THE CHILLI SHOP

For all chilli lovers. We have many award winning chilli sauces from around the world. From extreme to mild and many other chilli flavoured items. Shop online or visit us at Riccarton Sunday Market.

www.thechillishop.co.nz 0800 244 554 (0800 CHILLI)

CAFE BERLIN

Our Christmas stock has arrived instore, with more arriving soon! Stollen, Lebkuchen, Gingerbread, Advent Calendars, Dominosteine and more. Experience our truly authentic European Cafe & Deli - open Tuesday-Saturday.

9c Normans Road, Strowan smokeddelight@gmail.com www.smokeddelight.co.nz

THE KITCHEN CUPBOARD

We stock quality brands at great prices. Catering for your everyday kitchen needs as well as those specialty items. If we don’t have it chances are we can get it - just ask.

34b Talbot Street, Geraldine P. 03 693 8632 info@thekitchencupboard.co.nz www.thekitchencupboard.co.nz

FIONA’S FOOD

Traditional Christmas treats and delicious new ones. Fiona’s food is everything you imagine great Christmas treats to be. Book now to ensure your pre-Christmas morning and afternoon teas and lunches. Fiona’s offers very ‘real’ food that has a casual rustic twist and very well priced. Ph: 027 229 5671 www.fionasfood.co.nz

Thank you for supporting local this year and treating your tastebuds along the way. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas

and a Happy New Year

UNA BAKERY

An easy location at the bottom of the hill for you to pop in and stock up on our freshly baked hot cross buns and other bakery products. Delicious handmade cakes, Danish pastries, pies, sausage rolls and Underground Coffee. Catering also available.

THE HUNGARIAN BUTCHER

The Hungarian Butcher store features time honoured European recipes and traditions, blending old and new world recipes and techniques, to create beautiful crafted smallgoods.

180c Yaldhurst Rd, Sockburn Ph. 021 182 9678

SCREAMIN BEANS COFFEE

Providing hot beverages and sweet prepackaged snacks around the community. We are avaliable for bookings, private events, sports events, markets, corporate events. Also daily or weekly coffee runs to work places. We look forward to meeting you at your next event. Ph Mel: 022 396 4092 screaminbeanscoffe.wixsite.com/ screamin-beans