JHB West - Dec 22 / Jan 23

Clink. Sip. Summer!
Do you hear that? Clinking
ice as it hits the bottom
of a highball glass. That’s
the sound of South Africa’s
ultimate summer drink being
prepared… the Angostura
Rock Shandy! It’s one we
sometimes forget about
... but shouldn’t. It’s delish,
and so easy. Simply a glass
filled with ice, then pour in
equal parts soda water and
lemonade, shake in around
five to ten drops Angostura
aromatic bitters (to taste),
and garnish with a slice of
lemon. For more recipes, pop
over to angosturabitters.com
Making merry without the
hangover. Free Spirit Cocktails
by Camille Wilson is a collection
of wonderful cocktails - some
sparkling, some sophisticated,
some with just three ingredients,
and some for the hols. Try A
Berry Good Time ... muddle five
blackberries (or berries of your
choice) with five or so mint
leaves, three lemon wedges,
and 22.5ml simple syrup in
a cocktail shaker. Add ice
and shake until chilled.
Pour into a glass, top with
sparkling water and serve.
There’s a Gingerbread
Martini recipe that we’re
planning on making at
every opportunity, too.
Chronicle Books, R415
Raise your glass ... to a rosé new year
Whether you’re throwing a cocktail party, or have been invited to one
and need to take a gift, here’s the perfect pair ... Blaauwklippen’s Brut
Cap Classique and Blush Rosé. Both have soft tones of pale salmon
and tick all the balmy summer boxes. The 2020 Brut Cap Classique
is a delicate and fresh wine with floral hints and a creamy core, and is
the only Cap Classique made 100 per cent from Zinfandel grapes – it’s
perfect for toasting (and making) memorable moments, or to set the
tone for a romantic dinner. The 2022 Blush Rosé is sophisticated but
light, with the crispness of a dry white and the fruity richness of a red
- so the best of both worlds. It pairs well with Mediterranean-inspired
summer dishes. R200 for the cap classique, R150 for the rosé at your
local wine boutique.
Compiled by: KYM ARGO
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