Proudly South African cocktails to shake up this weekend
Create these South African inspired cocktails for yourself and friends the next time you’re feeling fancy.
The ama-lekkerlicious
Sweet and peachy-keen with a hint of bitter, is what you can expect from the “ama-lekkerlicious” cocktail created by Kurt Schlechter, the winner of the 2011 FHM SA Brandy competition.
Recipe via SA Brandy
Ingredients
- 25ml brandy
- 5ml peach syrup
- 50ml cranberry juice
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 3 splashes of bitters.
Ideally, you’ll need a whiskey glass for this one.
Method
- Combine all the ingredients.
- Pour into the whiskey glass.
- Serve with a smile.
The Fynbos
FHM Brandy Cocktail 2012 competition winner, Eugene Thompson, has shown that “local is always lekker” with his brandy cocktail named “The Fynbos”.
Recipe via SA Brandy
Ingredients
- 1 tsp. honey
- 5ml ginger liqueur
- 50ml brandy
- 25ml sugar syrup
- 50ml chilled rooibos tea.
You’ll need a martini glass too.
Method
- Chill the martini glass before creating the cocktail.
- Combine the rooibos tea, honey, ginger liqueur, sugar syrup and brandy.
- Shake well.
- Strain into the chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with a piece of lemon peel.
African Bishop
The Bishop cocktail heralds back to the 18th century, but this one is different because it has a South African twist to it. Best leave this hot drink for winter though.
Recipe via Spar Tops
Ingredients
- 5ml brandy
- 35ml fortified wine
- 15ml honey
- 50ml hot water.
Best served in a mug.
Method
- Combine ingredients in a saucepan over a low heat and then stir well
- Pour into mugs and serve.
The Skinny Build It
For those who are going sugar-free, this delicious cocktail is especially for you. Now you don’t have to feel too guilty about having the girls over for an evening of indulgence.
Recipe via Eat Out
Ingredients
- 25ml brandy
- 3 naartjie segments
- A few mint leaves
- 5ml Agave syrup
- Sprite Zero
- Lots of ice.
Present these in tall cocktail glass for an extra special effect.
Method
- Place the mint and naartjie segments at the bottom of the shaker.
- Add the ice and the remaining ingredients.
- Stir well.
- Decant into a cocktail glass and top up with Sprite Zero.
If you don’t usually enjoy cocktails because of their sweetness, then why not pour yourself a good quality brandy and drink it neat? Bottoms up.
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