winter cocktails 2011

COCKTAILS

WINTER 2011

The essential guide to new and old classics

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ANGOSTURAlemon lime and

bitters

BELVEDEREVODKAMulled

Cosmopolitan

CJ’sCJ’s Cosmopolitan

COCO RE’ALla boheemi

Cheeni

DISARONNODisaronnosparkling

FINEST CALLChristmas

Colada

JOSE CUERVOCuervo sweet &Cuervo sharp

KRAKEN RUMChristmas Kraker

KWAI FEHRose Petal

Martini

LEBLONbrazilianaire

Daiquiri

MANDARINENAPOLEONNapoleon’s

Festive Treat

MARTINMILLER’S GIN

Negroni

MIDORICider House

NV ABSINTHEVERTENV Max

SAGATIBAVELHA

sweet Heat

SKIPPERskipper Treacle

TIA MARIATia White

DE KUYPERRed brandy

sunset

PASSOÃViva Passoã

ABSOLUTVODKA

AbsoluT Royale


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Welcome to our 6thcocktail pocket guide.This 2011/2012

Winter cocktail guide provideslots of different cocktails foryou to try. There are lots ofinteresting cocktails to temptyou – simple to make, but veryflavoursome. We’ve also got afew pre-mixed cocktail optionswhich allow even the mostremote bars to provide a cocktail offering.

We’ve some new brands too in this issue – belvedereVodka, Cactus Jack, De Kuyper,Finest Call, Jose Cuervo, KwaiFeh, leblon, MandarineNapoleon, Martin Miller’s Gin,Passoã, skipper Rum and TiaMaria. Regular contributorsinclude Angostura bitters, CocoRe’al, Disaronno, Kraken Rum,MiDoRi, NV Absinthe Verte andsagatiba Velha.

This makes it our biggestcocktail offering to date.

Enjoy!

Susan YoungEditor

AbsoluT Vodka Page 4

Angostura bitters 5

belvedere Vodka 6

CJ’s 7

Coco Re’al 8

Disaronno 9

Finest Call 10

Jose Cuervo 11

Kraken Rum 12

Kwai Feh 13

leblon 14

Mandarine Napoleon 15

Martin Miller’s Gin 16

MiDoRi 17

NV Absinthe Verte 18

sagatiba Velha 19

skipper 20

Tia Maria 21

De Kuyper 22

Passoã 23

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ABSOLUTROYALEIngredients

15ml AbsoluTVoDKA15ml AbsoluTRAsPbERRi75ml Jacob’sCreek ChardonnayPinot Noir N.V.Raspberry

MethodAdd all ingredientsinto a chilledchampagne fluteor cocktail glassGarnish with araspberry

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SLEMONLIME ANDBITTERSIngredients

15ml of limecordiallemonade6 dashes ofAngosturaaromatic bitters

MethodAdd 15ml of limecordial to a tallglass filled withice.Top up withlemonade.Add 6 dashes ofAngosturaaromatic bitters.Garnish with aslice of lemon orlime.

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MULLED COSMOPOLITANIngredients

50ml belvedereCitrus or orange 25ml mulledcranberry juice* 15ml lemon juiceDash premiumtriple sec

Methodshake allingredients withcubed ice andgarnish with a 3clove studdedorange twist.*To Mull CranberryJuice: simply warm1 litre of oceanspray Cranberryjuice with 5 dropsof grapefruitbitters, 3 cinnamonsticks, 2 clovesand 4 orangetwists. Allow tocool and serve. Willkeep for 2-3 daysif refrigerated.


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CJ’s COSMOPOLITANMethod

Chill, pour and sip.


LA BOHEEMICHEENIIngredients

50ml Kwai Fehlychee liqueur50ml la Fee NVAbsinth50ml Coco Re’al

MethodPlace all in toboston glass withice. shake well anddouble strain in tochilled Martiniglass.Garnish with afresh lychee.

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DISARONNOSPARKLINGIngredients

1 measureDisaronnoProsecco orChampagne

MethodPlace some cubedice in a white wineglass. Pour in a measureof Disaronno andtop up withProsecco orChampagne.

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Please drink Disaronno responsibly


CHRISTMASCOLADAIngredients

25ml white rum25ml golden rum50ml Finest CallPina Colada mix50ml orange juice50ml pineapplejuice

Methodstir all throughthoroughly.Garnish withground cinnamon& nutmeg dustedpineapple wedge.

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OCUERVOSWEETIngredients

Freezer 25ml CuervoEspecial ReposadoCinnamonWedge of orangeFriends

Methodsprinkle cinnamonon orange. ice Cold Cuervo. orange. Group hug.

CUERVOSHARPIngredients

Freezer 25ml CuervoEspecial silverlimeFriends

Methodsalt. ice Cold Cuervo. lime. Group hug.

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CHRISTMASKRACKERIngredients

50ml Kraken Rum25ml Appleconcentrate

Methodbuilt in mug thentopped up with hotwater.Garnish with appleslices, groundcinnamon sticksand nutmeg.


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ROSEPETALMARTINIIngredients

20ml Kwai Feh40ml Premium Gin25ml Freshlysqueezed limejuice10ml Rose syrupDash of egg whiteDash lycee juice

MethodChill the cocktailglass.shake all theingredients in a shaker withcubed ice. strain into chilledglass.

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Ingredients1.5oz leblon0.5oz Amereto1oz Cinnamongomme1 freshly squeezelime

MethodTake a chilledmartini glass wipethe rim with limejuice and dip incinnamon sugar. Add lime wheel tothe rim also.shake all youringredients overice in a boston tinand single straininto the preppedmartini glass.

BRAZILIANAIRE DAIQUIRI

Cocktail supplied byViva brazil Glasgow.


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NAPOLÉON’SFESTIVETREATIngredients

50ml MandarineNapoléonEqual measures ofapple juice andginger aleorange wedge

MethodPlace all in to a tall glass with lots of ice. stir well.Garnish with orangewedge.Enjoy.


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NEGRONIIngredients

25ml MartinMiller’s Gin25ml RedVermouth25ml Campari

Methodstir in rocksglass with cubed ice.Garnish with aslice of orange.


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ICIDERHOUSEIngredients

30ml Dark Rum40ml MiDoRi120ml Hot Fresh(Cloudy) AppleJuice2 Dashes ofAngostura bitters

Methodbuild into aheatproof glass ormug, stir thengarnish with alarge cinnamonsugar sprinkledapple slice.

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NV MAXIngredients

50ml NV AbsintheVerte250ml Red bull(1can)ice

MethodFill a highball glasswith ice.Add 50ml NVAbsinthe Verte.Top with Red bull.

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SWEETHEATIngredients

25ml sagatibaVelha1 strawberry1 bowl of Chillisugar

MethodPour 25ml ofsagatiba Velhainto a shotglass.Dip thestrawberryinto thesagatibaVelha.Dip thesagatiba Velhasoakedstrawberryinto the chillisugar.Drink the shotand eat thestrawberryafterwards.


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SKIPPERTREACLEIngredients

50ml skipper Rum25ml Apple Juice5ml CinnamonsyrupDash Angosturabitters

Methodstir over ice inRock glass.Garnish withorange Twist.


TIA WHITEIngredients

1 measure Tia Maria1 measure vanillavodkaWhipped cream

MethodFill a tumbler withcubed ice. Pour in the Tia Mariaand vanilla vodka and top with whipped cream. Garnish withchocolate shavingsand a vanilla bean.

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REDBRANDYSUNSETIngredients

1 measure Threebarrels brandy0.5 measure DeKuyper Creme DeCassisTop up withlemonade

Methodin a highball glasshalf filled withcubed ice, buildthe ingredients inthe following order:first the Threebarrels brandy,then the De KuyperCreme De Cassis.Top up withlemonade. Garnish with aslice of lemon.

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VIVA PASSOÃIngredients

1/3rd Passoã PassionFruits2/3rds orange Juice

MethodMix together with ice,adding a slice oflemon to finish.

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ABSOLUT VodkaAbsoluT is a global icon as well as being the world’s number onepremium vodka, and the world’s fourth largest spirit brand. Madeexclusively from natural ingredients, AbsoluT is 40% AbV and everysingle drop is produced at one source – Ahus in southern sweden.AbsoluT is distilled hundreds of times using a technique calledcontinuous distillation, contains no added sugar and is produced fromonly winter wheat.

Angostura BittersMade with the same original recipe since 1824, the world famousAngostura® aromatic bitters remains the quintessential and definitiveingredient for classic and contemporary cocktails. Angostura® aromaticbitters does as much for non-alcoholic ‘soft’ drinks as it does for yourfavourite cocktail. Now joined by Angostura® orange bitters for a deepcitrus buzz, there’s no excuse for not adding a few dashes of theessential ingredient and no bar is complete without it.

Belvedere VodkaThe world’s first super premium vodka, belvedere represents thepinnacle of the Polish vodka-making tradition. Distilled exclusively fromthe finest Dankowskie Gold Rye and quadruple distilled to create theperfect balance of character and purity, belvedere Vodka is the trueexpression of luxury vodka. Completely additive-free and diluted withwater from belvedere’s own artesian well, this is a vodka that combinesover 600 years of vodka producing expertise with an uncompromisingcommitment to quality and heritage.

Cactus Jack’s pre-mixed cocktailssynonymous with the glamorous life of film stars in the 1940s and 50s,cocktails are once again firmly back in vogue. iCb have been quick torecognise the significance of the trend and now have three pre-mixedcocktails that combine the fun and glamour associated with the drink ofscreen legends with a perfect serve convenience. Cactus Jack’sCosmopolitan, redolent of racy and sophisticated New York living, andMojito, based on the world famous drink reputed to have been inventedin Havana join Cactus Jack’s Margaritas – the original pre-mix. For salesinformation contact interContinental brands on 01642 256154.

Coco Re’alCoco Re’al contains real coconut from the Dominican Republic,providing superb flavour for all your cocktail and baking needs. Theunique ‘simply squeeze’ bottle allows you to conveniently pour andstore Coco Re’al, with no refrigeration required! its upside down bottledesign guarantees no waste and smooth product flow from beginning to


end. so go ahead and ‘simply squeeze’ Coco Re’al when your favouritecocktail calls for cream of coconut. www.cocoreal.com

De KuyperDe Kuyper is the largest producer of quality cocktail liqueurs in theworld. Produced in Holland since 1695 using the highest quality rawingredients, De Kuyper has an award winning range of 100 differentvarieties offering the consumer a liqueur and cocktail ingredient suitingall occasions.

Disaronno AmarettoDisaronno is known as the world’s favourite italian liqueur and theoriginal Amaretto. The fusion of Madagascan vanilla and caramalisedsugar ensures Disaronno is extremely stylish and full of character.Highly creative and enjoyed all year round, Disaronno is used within awide variety of cocktail recipes and can be mixed with fresh fruit juices,ginger ale, sours or just on the rocks. Enjoy Disaronno responsibly.

Finest CallFinest Call is manufactured at American beverage Marketers’ state-of-the-art production facility in New Albany, indiana. These bartenderdesigned cocktail mixes are well balanced with full flavour, aroma andconsistency whether shaken, stirred, built, frozen or blended. FinestCall has become the worldwide industry standard for delivering theperfect cocktail enabling anyone to pour consistent high quality worldfamous cocktails every time. only two ingredients: the spirit and themix! www.finestcall.com

Jose Cuervoover 200 years ago Jose Antonio de Cuervo acquired land in the richlava fields of the tequila volcano from the King of spain. His purposewas to cultivate the sacred plant indigenous to those mineral-rich lands– blue agave – and to create a fine, unique spirit: Tequila Cuervo.Today, at the same distillery, the oldest in latin America, the Cuervofamily continues to produce its unique range of tequilas enjoyed theworld over. Cuervo Especial Reposada, aged in oak barrels, contains allthe magic of the blue agave and Cuervo Especial silver has a lightercrisper taste. both Cuervo Reposada and the silver are best enjoyedice cold.

The Kraken Rumlike the sea monster, the Kraken rum is black and powerful. Distilled onTrinidad & Tobago and fermented from naturally sweet molasses madefrom sugar cane grown on the nearby riverbanks. The rum is aged inoak barrels for between 12 to 24 months before being blended with arange of 14 different spices including cinnamon, ginger and clove.

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Kwai FehKwai Feh is the pure essence of fresh lychee fruit captured in a light,sweet, natural tasting liqueur, and can be served at room temperature,but is best chilled over ice. it is perfect for all occasions, both as acocktail and as an after dinner drink.

Leblon Cachaçaleblon is made in the heart of brazil at the Maison leblon, brazil’s FinestDistillery – a showcase for making fine Cachaça in brazil. Gilles Merlet,the renowned Master Distiller, originally from Cognac, France, now inbrazil, creates the world-class Cachaça using techniques from his nativeland of France. Gilles rests the final distillate in Xo Cognac casks fromFrance, giving leblon an extra-special touch. As a result, leblon Cachaçahas a delicate, fruity nose, combined with an ultra smooth finish.

Mandarine NapoleonThe Mandarine Napoleon liqueur originates from 1892. The discoverymade by Antoine-Francois de Fourcroy was refined according to a recipewith cognac, mandarin orange peel from Andalusia, sicily and Corsica,and a secret mix of herbs and spices. Allowing it to mature for threeyears gave Mandarine Napoleon an even richer taste. Today MandarineNapoleon is still a real conqueror. The well-known liqueur with itsundisputed taste has won many international awards and is sold in 137 countries around the world, savoured with the same pleasure asNapoleon did 200 years ago. www.mandarinenapoleon.com

Martin Miller’s Ginso after all the effort of selecting botanicals from all the globe, Rob, ourmaster distiller sweating blood and tears to get the right mix, and then a1,500 mile journey to blend our gin with the purest water we could findon the planet. How does it taste? At 40% AbV you get a lovely strongcitrus nose and taste, with the juniper notes emerging half way through,and a lovely clean, soft finish.

MIDORIMiDoRi, with its refreshing taste of honeydew melon and its distinctiveemerald green colour, is easy to mix and perfect for any occasion. it hasgained an outstanding reputation among lealding bartenders and cocktaildesigners worldwide for its outstanding quality and superb versatility.Available today in more than 30 countries around the world, MiDoRi hasbecome a truly international premium liqueur brand among young people.www.midori-world.com


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NV Absinthela Fee Absinthe has spent the last decade reviving the absinthecategory, and is now taking absinthe to the mainstream consumer withNV Absinthe Verte. At 38% AbV, NV is modern, mixable and affordable.Enjoy straight-up or with a mixer. NV has a medium-sweet creamy softand gentle aroma with hints of vanilla and liquorice on the palate withbitter sweet, spicy undertones. Find out more at www.laFeeNV.com

PassoãPassoã is an easy to drink, easy to mix liqueur. A refreshingly light andexotic fruit blend with dominant flavour of passion fruit. its delicioustaste is enjoyed the world over, being the number one liqueur in PuertoRico, number two in Holland and number three in belgium. Mix withfruit juice, especially apple and orange, and transfer your mind topartying with friends and other cocktail lovers on a brazilian beach.

Sagatiba Velhasagatiba Velha is a selection of the finest brazilian pot still Cachaça,slowly aged in noble wood barrels. The result is a Cachaça thatembodies care and attention to every last detail – a golden liquid witha fruity aroma and full-bodies flavour. ‘Exceptional’ 92 out of 100points – The Chicago beverage institute (bti). www.sagatiba.com

Skipper RumThis rum is a traditional Guyanian dark rum with the unique stamp ofquality ‘Demerara’. Distilled from sugar can and molasses, aged in oakcasks before blending. Packed full of caramel, treacle, vanilla andtoffee flavours. A bartenders’ secret and is said to one of the best rumsto mix with coke. it’s owned by scottish company Marblehead, andhasn’t change its bottle design in 30 years.

Tia MariaTia Maria is an intriguing dark liqueur with the intense aroma of highquality Arabica coffee and a Jamaican rum spirit. Tia Maria has adistinctive aroma of freshly roasted coffee with delicate hints ofchocolate and exotic vanilla complimenting each other perfectly toleave a lasting impression with every taste. Enjoy Tia Maria responsibly.


winter cocktails 2011

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martin millers gin

essential guide

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