I hope you had the most wonderful new years eve, and got well into the new year.
Today you might need something up-lifting for your hangovers. Spoil yourself with a delicious cocktail with one of these recipes. Below you´ll find two cocktail recipes for you to try, with syrup which you can make with the left overs of champagne from last night.
I wish you all the best for 2021.
Champ daq
50 ml rum marti plata 25 ml fresh organic lime juice 20 ml champagne syrup homemade Dash daiquiri bitters
Method: Shake with ice & double strain into a chilled glass with ice
50 ml gin BPF infused 25 ml fresh organic lemon juice 20 ml champagne syrup homemade Sparkling water
Method: Shake with ice & double strain into a chilled glass with ice, top with sparkling water
Garnish: Lemon peel
Champagne syrup
1 part champagne
1 part sugar
Bring champagne to the boil, and let it reduce a little. Take off heat and add sugar. Stir to the sugar is dissolved. Let it chill and it’s ready to use.
New Year’s Eve is approaching, do you have your new year cocktails ready ?.
The book “2020” is turning it’s last pages, and what a year it’s been! I think we can all agree on that.
The biggest topic of them all in 2020, have been the COVID-19 pandemic, and for many American citizens the US presidential election as well. Even though I live in Europe, I followed the election from distance and found it very interesting.
People and companies all over the world, have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and it has been tough for many industries. Working full time in the hospitality industry, I’ve seen how the pandemic have impacted this industry. I’m happy to see the how companies, bars and restaurants have invented new creative ways to make sales and help each other to get through these difficult times.
Hopefully we are entering the final stages of the COVID-19 era, so things can get back to “normal” and we can see “the light at the end of the tunnel” (go get drunk at bars).
New year, new beginning, new goals
Many of us have New Year resolutions. Whether yours is dropping weight, start exercising, or something else, a new year is a great opportunity to start chasing your dreams. I hope that you will achieve all of your goals for 2021!
I’m wishing you, your friends and family all the best for 2021!
New Year Cocktails Recipes
I have made some delicious New Year’s Eve cocktail recipes, that I hope you will get to enjoy this festive day, or any other day as a matter of fact.
Vesper royal
60 ml Gin butterfly pea flower infused 30 ml White vermouth Champagne
Method: Stir over ice & strain into a chilled glass. Top with champagne Garnish: Lemon peel
Royal daisy
50 ml Gin 25 ml Fresh organic lemon juice 10 ml Homemade orange syrup 10 ml Grenadine Champagne
Method: Shake with ice (except champagne) fine strain into a chilled glass. Top with champagne Garnish: Lemon peel
Royal faroe
40 ml Vodka 20 ml Fresh organic lemon juice 20 ml Homemade mint syrup Dash balsamic vinegar 1 strawberry Champagne
Method: Muddle strawberry, shake with ice (except champagne) fine strain into a chilled glass. Top with champagne Garnish: Lemon peel, strawberry & strawberry lolly
Fresh & royal
60 ml Gin 20 ml Gresh organic lime juice 20 ml Homemade mint syrup Dash peppermint bitters Champagne
Method: Shake with ice (except champagne) fine strain into a chilled glass. Top with champagne Garnish: Mint & lime peel
Cuban
50 ml Rum from Cuba 25 ml Fresh organic lime juice 15 ml Homemade mint syrup Dash daiquiri & peppermint bitters Champagne
Method: Shake with ice (except champagne) fine strain into a chilled glass. Top with champagne Garnish: None
German 75
30 ml Gin 15 ml Vermouth rose 15 ml Fresh organic lemon juice Champagne
Method: Shake with ice (except champagne) fine strain into a chilled glass. Top with champagne Garnish: Rhubarb
Recently I was invited to an exclusive online event by Ferdinands gin called “The vermouth cocktails edition” hosted by Denis Reinhardt and Mario Kappes.
During the event we were introduced to some great cocktails, all with Ferdinands dry saar gin and their line of vermouths in full focus.
Mario had prepared a line-up of some rather simple stirred vermouth cocktails for us. Find the recipes below.
When the Event started I was full of excitement. and ready to uncork the flavour of the saar.
The sound of “jingle bells” in the background from all the bar spoons stirring up cocktails
After a short introduction the liquids quickly started floating. Cocktails were mixing. The sound of “jingle bells” in the background from all the bar spoons stirring up vermouth cocktails, made the atmosphere just perfect. During these Corona times, it was pleasant to feel the cocktail passion and meet online with fellow bloggers.
Throughout the event Mario kept us entertained and educated with background stories accompanied with information about the products in scope.
“I like to have fun”
– Mario Kappes
It didn’t take long, before I had my hands full of delicious vermouth cocktails.
The cocktail that surprised me the most was Mario´s martini. I’m not very fond of martini´s in general, but this one must be one of the best I´ve ever had – if not the best!
Negroni is one of my preferred classic cocktails, especially when it contain Ferdinands red vermouth. I simply just love the vermouth and I sure loved this negroni too. I really recommend you to try the Ferdi Negroni, (recipe below).
The cocktail Bijou happily surprised me. It’s been a while since I last had a Bijou, and I don’t recall this cocktail being so good. My guess is the red vermouth from Ferdinands, made all the difference.
My favorite cocktail of the event was without a doubt; the Vesper royal. The Vesper royal looked appealing, crisp and delicious. I loved every sip of it! For me all the flavours harmonized perfectly, like an orchestra playing all the right tones, making the crowd smile, applaud and leaving the evening with a big smile on their lips.
During the event it was mentioned, that it´s quite some booze to put us through, but as Mario said “I like to have fun” and we sure did have a fun time.
All in all; a fantastic event in great company.
Below you´ll find four cocktails from the vermouth cocktails event.
Mario’s martini
70 ml Ferdinands dry saar gin 30 ml Ferdinands dry vermouth Dash red wineyard peach hops bitters
Method: Stir over ice & strain into a chilled glass with ice
Garnish: Dehydrated lemon on a cocktail pick
Vesper royal
60 ml Ferdinands dry saar gin butterfly pea flower infused 30 ml Ferdinands white vermouth Champagne
Method: Stir over ice & strain into a chilled glass. Top with champagne
Garnish: Lemon peel
Ferdi negroni
30 ml Ferdinands dry saar gin 30 ml Ferdinands red vermouth 20 ml Campari
Method: Stir over ice & strain into a chilled glass with ice
Garnish: Dehydrated lemon & bitter sweet lolly
Bijou
60 ml Ferdinands dry saar gin 20 ml Ferdinands red vermouth 20 ml Green chartreuse Dash riesling quince bitters
Method: Stir over ice & strain into a chilled glass with ice
