With World Gin Day falling this Saturday, what better way to enjoy the weekend and celebrate than to try out a gin tasting at a local gin distillery. I do enjoy a good gin, but it is a little off topic from my usual food and health focus. For this reason I’ve called in my younger brother James to tell you all about Cape Town’s local distillery tastings.
Strawberries and Cream Breakfast Smoothie
This creamy strawberry smoothie is a great, healthy way to get your day started. It’s full of protein and contains oatmeal, which studies have shown can help lower cholesterol. It’s also very easy to make while you’re still waking up in the morning.
A Few Infusions for Margarita Day
Infused liquor is the latest buzz around foodie town and so for Margarita Day I thought I would try my hand at making some margarita infusions. I made a classic margarita and taste tested it against four differently flavoured infusions. Here’s how to do it yourself, along with the results of my own experiments.
Classic Margarita Cocktail Recipe
A firm favourite at cocktail bars and Mexican restaurants, a classic margarita cocktail is a combination of tequila, lime and triple sec. They can be served frozen or shaken but no matter how you chose to serve them, this is a delicious and refreshing cocktail. Let me show you how to make them yourself.
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