Cocktail Hour

Warm summer evenings call for cool summer drinks, and what could be more refreshing than a big jug of Fruity White Wine Sangria? Simple to make, plenty of liquid to keep you hydrated, and perfect for a party as it packs a real punch. Jugs of cocktails are great for entertaining as you can make them up the earlier in the day, then top them up with soda or ginger ale just before serving. You’ll see lots of sangria recipes calling for the mix to soak overnight, but I think it tastes best if you prepare it in the morning,…

Sweet summer strawberries meet rosé wine in this fruity and refreshing adults-only slushy. Strawberry Frosé Wine Slushies are perfect for long lazy summer days.

Kiss me quick, I’m Irish – well, one-sixteenth or so at least! Just a quick Cocktail Hour recipe today in honour of Saint Patrick’s Day, that famous drink from the Emerald Isle and much-beloved tipple of my mother, Irish Cream.  Homemade Irish Cream couldn’t be easier to make, tastes streets ahead of the commercial stuff, can be adjusted precisely to suit your sweet tooth and makes an excellent gift for friends – if you are prepared to share it! For true Irish Cream you would use a proper Irish whisky, but my feeling is that you are throwing enough sugar…