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Pornstar Martini (Makes one cocktail) Ingredients50ml Gin or Vodka25ml passion fruit liqueur (e.g., Passoã)25ml passion fruit purée15ml lime juice (freshly squeezed)15ml sugar syrup1 passion fruit (halved, for garnish)Prosecco (served on the side)Ice MethodFill a cocktail shaker with ice.Add the vanilla vodka, passion fruit liqueur, passion fruit purée, lime juice, and sugar syrup.Shake vigorously for about […]
Cherry Lime Gin Fizz IngredientsCherry syrup2 cups cherries, pitted3/4 cup water1-2 tsp lime zest1/4 cup fresh lime juice3 tbsp honey, adjust according to your taste Ice60 ml gin150ml sparkling waterSugar and lime zest, for the rim of the glassThyme sprigs, for garnish MethodTo make the cherry syrupAdd all the ingredients to a saucepan on medium-high […]
G & Tea Ingredients60ml Gin60ml Rooibos Cordial1/4 cup orange juiceIceTonic waterOrange slices, to garnish MethodAdd gin, rooibos cordial, fresh orange juice, and ice to a shaker. Strain into a chilled glass. Top up with tonic water, and garnish with dried orange slices.
Korean Strawberry Milk Ingredients500g strawberries, cut in quarters¼ cup castor sugar1 tbsp lemon juice1L coconut milk, sub with full cream milk MethodHeat up a 20cm pan on the stove on medium-high heat. To the pan add the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice.Allow to simmer for 15 minutes until the strawberries soften, stirring constantly to prevent […]
Golden Milk Ingredients600ml full cream milk or milk alternative of choice1 1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 1/4 tap fresh ginger, grated or 1 tsp ground ginger1 whole cinnamon stick1 pinch ground black pepperHoney, to taste MethodTo a small saucepan on medium heat, add milk, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, and honey. Allow the mixture to simmer […]
Thick hot chocolate Ingredients60 ml full cream milk1 teaspoon maizena100 g good quality dark chocolate, chopped2 tbsp sugar2.5 tbsp cocoa powder250 ml full cream milkWhipped cream to servechocolate shavings to serve MethodIn a small bowl whisk 60 ml milk with the maizena until smooth, and set aside.Add the milk to a small saucepan on medium […]
Hey everyone, it has really been a while. I’ve been stuck between work, home schooling and tik tok’ing. Not sure if that even is a thing but I did start up a Tik Tok account and I’ve been enjoying the process of creating quick and easy dishes that I could explain in under a minute. […]
I have tried many store bought “masala chai” teas and I thought they were great, until my lovely aunt shared her recipe with me for from scratch masala chai, my goodness it is like a warm hug. You know the kind your Gran gives you. So good! Masala Chai recipeIngredients5 green cardamom pods3 whole cloves1 star anise5 peppercorns1 […]
I’ve been having the most fun during these past couple of weeks, creating the most indulgent hot chocolate recipes. Home-schooling on the other hand has been absolutely miserable. That paired with random loadshedding and water cuts can literally make one lose their mind. Today I’m sharing a delicious tiramisu hot chocolate. This has expresso, chocolate, […]
Oh how I love myself a lovely cup of masala chai, but I find myself pulling away from the conventional method because of the heat and onto something more refreshing that still has that signature spicy kick! Using store bought vanilla ice cream, dates and a gorgeous spice mix that I’ve added to chai lattes, […]
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