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Manhattan

In the revival of 21st-century mixology, we've seen the rise of classics like the Negroni and Old Fashioned. The next great contender? The Manhattan. It's the father of the Martinez and the grandfather of the Martini, but it's most renowned for being the first cocktail to include vermouth in its…

Provencal Beef Stew

French Cuisinealcohol, bacon, beef, carrots, meat, mushrooms, orange, wine

Ingredients for the stew are first seared in a thick, preferably cast iron skillet, and then transferred to a pot to simmer covered. Ingredients 1 kg stewing beef (such as chuck) 150 g bacon 1 onion 3 cloves of garlic 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 and 1/2 cups red wine…

Magic Trace

Drinksalcohol, orange, vermouth, whiskey

A blend of American Tennessee whiskey, dry vermouth, Drambuie, orange juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup, this cocktail is exceptionally aromatic and surprising. Magic Trace is for those who seek intricate and layered flavors. Ingredients: 40 ml American Tennessee whiskey 10 ml dry vermouth 20 ml Drambuie 40 ml orange…

Chicken Piccata

American Cuisinealcohol, chicken, lemon, meat, olive

Chicken fillets in a buttery wine sauce with capers Ingredients Chicken breast fillet: 600 g Salt, pepper, wheat flour Olive oil or vegetable oil: 4 tablespoons Dry white wine: 1/2 cup Butter: 50 g Capers: 4 tablespoons Chopped parsley: 4 tablespoons Lemon: 1/2 Preparation Cut the fillets into smaller portions:…

Kamikaze Shot

Drinksalcohol, lemon, vodka

Admit it, everyone has had a fling with Kamikaze shots, especially at a club party. These sweet and sour classics taste similar to a traditional Margarita. Did you know they're so easy to make? Ingredients: 40 ml vodka 40 ml blue curaçao (or any flavored syrup) 40 ml lemon juice…

Eton Mess with Berries

English Cuisinealcohol, blueberries, coconuts, eggs, strawberries

A wonderful variation of the traditional Eton Mess recipe. Ingredients: Meringue (ready-made mini meringues or coconut meringues from the recipe below) Coconut liqueur (e.g., Malibu) Whipped cream (stiffly whipped, 30-36% fat content) Berries such as strawberries, blackcurrants, or blueberries Optional: coconut flakes Coconut Meringues: 2 egg whites 150 g caster…

Lillet Spritz

Drinksalcohol, cucumber, mint, prosecco, strawberries

A refreshing drink based on French aperitif Lillet. Ingredients Ice cubes 40 ml Lillet 120 ml Prosecco A splash of soda water or Sprite Half a strawberry or cucumber slice for garnish Mint leaf Preparation Place several ice cubes into a glass. Pour chilled Lillet into the glass, followed by…

Tinto de Verano

Drinksalcohol, lemon

A Spanish way to enjoy red wine during the summer - as a refreshing drink with lemon soda, ice, and a slice of lemon. Ingredients: Red wine (light and young, such as Tempranillo or table wine) Lemon soda Ice cubes Lemon slice Preparation: Pour red wine into a tall glass,…

Coffee Liqueur

Drinksalcohol, coffee, vanilla

Coffee liqueur can be used for making cocktails like Black Russian (vodka on ice with coffee liqueur) or White Russian (vodka on ice with coffee liqueur and cream). It also tastes great on its own (or with a splash of milk) served with desserts or vanilla ice cream. You can…

Aperol Spritz

Drinksalcohol, olive, orange, prosecco

The famous Italian cocktail made with Prosecco and Aperol. Ingredients: 3 parts Prosecco Ice cubes Half an orange slice for garnish Optional: green olive 2 parts Aperol 1 part soda water (carbonated) Preparation: Place a few ice cubes into a cocktail glass. Pour chilled Prosecco (filling the glass halfway), followed…