Spirits have long been part of culinary feasts, so it is not surprising that many food professionals also enjoy playing bartender. Like wine, a well-chosen cocktail can enhance the subtle flavours of food while adding flair and fun.
Recipes
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Coffee Fizz
Rheanna Kish loves this Italian soda-style cocktail with flavourful Illy Espresso Liqueur. Or try it with Starbucks coffee liqueur, which will be maki... -
Raspberry Rum Mojito
Inspired by a traditional Cuban mojito, this unique and festive drink has a mildly fruity flavour with the addition of raspberry rum. -
Frozen Shark Bite
If you would rather be surfing on Christmas day, then James Smith's cocktail (a favourite from his many holidays in his Australian birthplace) might j... -
Moscow Mule
Gabrielle Bright loves the great old classic songs, and this spicy cocktail (the drink that introduced vodka to North America) is perfect with Bing cr... -
Gin Kir Cocktail
Heather Howe's colourful, classic cocktail, with its touch of sparkle, is perfect for toasting. Choose a light-flavoured gin to enhance the black curr... -
Cinnamon Martini
James Matthews celebrates the holidays with this stylish, gold-infused cocktail. Smoky Cheddar Shorties are tasty accompaniments. -
Vodka Sourtini
This sour lemon cocktail goes famously with our Sumac Chicken Skewers with Lemon Yogurt Sauce - see recipe link below. -
Mock Gewurztraminer
Andrew Chase created this drink with the lichee and rose characteristics of gewurztraminer wine for his book The Blender Bible (Robert Rose, 2005), wh... -
Suburban Cocktail
Cranberry Cosmopolitans used to be Adell Shneer's favourite cocktail until she created this version using lime-flavoured gin in place of vodka. Serve ... -
Bourbon Sidecar
Memories of southern hospitality come with Beverley Renahan's suggested sipper. It goes particularly well with Lemon-Scented Green Olives.
