An exquisite tasting cocktail made with 1908 Empress Gin, a perfect blend of juniper and citrus notes. This small batch gin is infused with butterfly pea blossom, an exotic herb that balances the traditional citrus notes of gin with a warm herbal earthiness, and gives the gin its natural indigo colour.
Category: Food & Drinkies
Orange Blossom Cocktail
A refreshingly sweet and citrusy gin based cocktail. Vibrant orange to add a little cheer and colour to these wintry months.
A Perfect Storm Cocktail
Perfect cocktail on a stormy night, especially for those that like a little spice and ginger.
Mandarine & Passion Fruit with Mascarpone Sponge Cake
Ingredients: Cake 300g unsalted butter 300g caster sugar 6 eggs dash of vanilla extract 300g self raising flour 1 teaspoon baking powder Mandarine Curd 275g caster sugar 2 teaspoons Cornstarch 2 large Eggs 2 large Egg Yolks 120ml fresh mandarine juice 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 85g unsalted butter, cut into cubes Mascarpone Filling 250g…
Vasilopita
Vasilopita is a traditional Greek cake served at midnight on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day to celebrate the life of Saint Basil. A coin is added to the cake before baking and when cut the person who finds the coin is said to be granted good luck for the year ahead!
Pumpkin Risotto
A delicious autumnal pumpkin risotto to enjoy with a glass of crisp dry white wine…
Plum & Sour Cream Sponge Pudding
A yummy pudding as summer draws to a close and autumn is near. Made with a delicious light sponge using sour cream and topped with sliced plum which can be eaten warm or chilled.
Lychee & Champagne Mojito
A far eastern take on the traditional mojito with a dash of lychee liqueur and champagne to add that extra taste of glam and sparkle.
Lemon & Garlic Scallops with Tender Stem Broccoli & Spaghetti
Superb and simple fusion using eastern stir fry method to cook spaghetti. A perfect recipe for seafood and pasta lovers, enjoy!
Summer Fruit Clafoutis
Traditional clafoutis is made with whole cherries as the pits give off an almond taste to the pudding. This recipe incorporates ground almond in the batter with pitted cherries (easier to eat) plus other summer berries. A delicious summer pudding eaten warm or cold.
Coconut Milk & Mango Dessert
Individual glasses of delicate coconut milk jelly with fresh mango. An easy and perfect dessert for a hot summer’s day.
English Garden Cocktail
A refreshing, quintessentially English cocktail made with gin, elderflower liqueur and apple juice. Simply perfect for lazy days relaxing in the garden and soaking up the sun.
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