Drinks Recipes Archives - Chantal Lascaris

Pink drink perfection: 5 watermelon cocktail recipes for summer

Nov 23, 2021 | Drinks, Drinks Recipes, Recipes

Watermelon is a quintessential summer fruit. It’s sweet, juicy and bursting with summer flavour which makes it the perfect beverage mixer to quench your thirst during the summer heat. This collection of watermelon cocktail recipes is everything you need this summer. Not only is this wonderfully watery melon refreshing and tasty but it also boasts numerous nutrients, including a substantial amount of vitamins A and C. Plus it’s low in calories which means you can toss out the sugar laden syrups when making cocktails and replace them with a healthy dose of melon this summer.

Sunburst cocktails

Oct 24, 2018 | Drinks, Drinks Recipes, Recipes

I recently came back from a sailing trip around the Greek Islands. There is so much to enjoy on the islands, the perfect Greek meze, the turquoise waters, the Greek hospitality… I can continue to wax lyrical indefinitely! But one of the highlights was discovering Sunburst cocktails.

10 classic vodka cocktails for summer

Oct 4, 2018 | Drinks, Drinks Recipes, Recipes

Vodka cocktails are always a popular favourite as it’s clear, clean taste pairs well with any flavour, from sweet to savoury and dry to spicy. Here are 10 vodka cocktail recipes that you can make easily to jazz up your next party.

Jolly Good Gluhwein

Jul 26, 2018 | Drinks, Drinks Recipes, Kitchen Talk

Whether you call it ‘Vin Chaud’,‘Gløgg’ or ‘Glühwein’, enjoying a good old fashioned mulled wine is a fantastic way to warm yourself up on a cold winter evening. Particularly popular in German and French speaking countries around Christmas time, sweet and spicy Glühwein is a perfect go-to drink for when the weather’s chilly.

Make your own gin – it’s easier than you think

Jun 8, 2018 | Drinks, Drinks Recipes

So, my little brother enjoyed “researching” the Cape Town craft gin distillery tasting guide so much that he decided to have a go at making his own gin. He’s quite proud of the results and wanted to share his experiments. Over to James…
Pssst… Can I let you in on a secret? It’s super easy to make your own gin. Also, what you thought you knew about gin may well be wrong.

Chantal’s Perfect Piña Colada Recipe

Jun 6, 2018 | Drinks, Drinks Recipes, Recipes

Piña coladas always conjure up images of tropical beaches and palm trees at sunset, but too often restaurants or bars will present you with a flavourless watery cocktail. Luckily I’ve learnt the secret to making the perfect piña colada and I’m excited to share my tricks with you.

Strawberries and Cream Breakfast Smoothie

Feb 27, 2018 | Drinks, Drinks Recipes, Recipes

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

Feb 22, 2018 | Drinks, Drinks Recipes, Kitchen Talk

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

Feb 22, 2018 | Drinks, Drinks Recipes, Recipes

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.