This golden cocktail was first mixed in the 1920s and was hugely popular in the US during Prohibition, because the taste of mint masked the rough flavours of bootleg liquor.
INGREDIENTS:
- 40ml (1 1/3 oz) Cognac
- 20ml (2/3 oz) white creme de menthe
EQUIPMENT:
- Mixing glass
- Strainer
- Stirring spoon
- Chilled Martini glass
MIXING METHOD:
Fill the mixing glass with ice and pour in the ingredients. Stir for ten seconds and strain into the glass.
August 13th, 2007
This amazing mix is a classic Christmas treat. For a less alcoholic version you could drop the rum or brandy according to your own preference. Traditionally, Egg Nog is made using cold milk, but you can turn it into Hot Egg Nog by warming the milk before mixing.
INGREDIENTS:
- 90ml (3 oz) good quality brandy
- 90ml (3 oz) dark rum
- 165ml (5 1/2 oz) fresh milk
- Yolk of one egg
- Dash sugar syrup
EQUIPMENT:
- Shaker
- Strainer
- Stirring spoon
- Highball glass
MIXING METHOD:
Fill the shaker with ice and add the brandy, rum, egg yolk, and sugar syrup. Shake vigorously and strain into the glass. Pour in the cold milk and stir. Garnish with a light dusting of nutmeg.
August 12th, 2007