Blanco Sangria
The elderflower liqueur adds a wonderful floral note to this classic summer drink and brings out the sweetness of the season’s fruits.
1 x 75 cl bottle crisp dry white wine
1/3 cup / 100 ml St. Germain elderflower liqueur
1/3 cup / 100 ml dry vermouth
1/3 cup / 100 ml Cointreau
3 oz / 80 ml fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
generous oz. / 30 ml sugar syrup (see page 10), to taste
2 heavy dashes grapefruit bitters
seasonal fresh fruit, to garnish
Add all the ingredients to a pitcher filled with ice and stir gently to mix.
Serve in ice-filled glasses, garnished with seasonal fruit.
Serves 10
Punch Parties by Ben Reed. Ryland Peters & Small, $19.95, www.rylandpeters.com
Punch Parties is intoxicating through and through, with photography as irresistible as its recipes for sparkling summer refreshment. Many of award-winning mixologist Ben Reed's drinks come together quick and easy. They look absolutely gorgeous when garnished with fresh herbs and fruit and served in a punchbowl or pitcher, making them ideal for hosts who'd rather mingle than mix drinks. Classic cocktails (including Moscow Mule), Tiki drinks (such as Beachcomber's Gold) and aperitifs (like Berry Caipiroska) look lovely, too. Make every gathering memorable with 60 irresistible recipes for drinks (including nonalcoholic ones) and complimentary canapes, from Spicy Beef and Coconut Kofta Kabobs, to Phyllo Cigars with Halloumi. Color photos.
Hardcover Book : 128 pages
Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small Ltd ( March 08, 2012 )
Item #: 13-513371
ISBN: 9781849752060
Product Dimensions: 9.25 x 7.5 inches
Product Weight: 22.0 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
