We’re going away for a long-weekend in the bush and it’s self catering. There’s a lot of planning to do. What to wear? What to braai? And what to drink! And what better way to watch the sun go down over the bushveld than with a wonderful fruity cocktail in hand. So I did some research and these are my favourite recipes. Easy to make, with minimal ingredients for our bush weekend. Give them a try and let me know what you think.

 

THE SOUTHERN SUNSET

45ml Musgrave Pink Gin

90ml Fresh Ruby Grapefruit Juice

15ml Lemon Juice

A dash of Ginifer Grapefruit Bitters

Edible flowers to garnish

 

THE LION & THE DRAGON

60ml Dragon Fruit Puree

15ml Lavender Syrup

(To make: Heat equal amounts of sugar and water in a saucepan and disolve sugar. Remove from heat when the liquid is clear. Now add lavender flowers to the liquid, cover and allow to steep for several minutes.)

1 Fresh Squeezed Lime

15ml Sweet Vermouth

30ml Gin

 

THE SONGBIRD

1 Crushed Kiwi Fruit

30ml Fresh Squeeze Lime

15ml Lychee Juice

30ml Gin

Topped with Fever Tree Elderflower Tonic Water

Garnish with edible flowers

 

I’ll report back on my favourite after my weekend soaking up the Highveld sun.

 

MY FAVOURITE BOOZE SHOP

If you’re in Joburg, Dry Dock Liquor has all the ingreditents (booze-wise) for these recipes and they deliver to your door! Call them on 011 880 9396, email them at [email protected]
Or visit them and get some friendly advice at their shop at 37 Fourth Ave, Parkhurst.

 

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