Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
Smirnoff has recently released their ‘Perfect Pour’ range of premixed ready to drink cocktails. Perfect for parties, barbeques or just a quiet drink at home, you cant now enjoy your favourite cocktail concoction without the mess and the fuss of making from scratch.
The range is currently comprised of three flavours including Pomegranate Martini, Mojito and the Grand Cosmopolitan.They come ready to pour into a chilled glass and are available in all major bottle shops around the country, costing around $23 for 700mL bottle.
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Monday, November 30th, 2009
Originally launched in 1978 to the Australian market, Midori has since grown to become a liqueur no cocktail cabinet is complete without. Created from melon puree, Midori exhibits distinctive melon and tropical fruit flavours that are not overpowering, making it a versatile mixer.
A bottle costs around $30 in Sydney bottle shops so if you don’t have a bottle at home already why not pick one up and try some of these great tasting mixed drinks for yourself.
Caribbean Sunset
Summer is just around the corner and this is one of those mixed drinks which are simply unbeatable during the hotter weather.
Ingredients
- 30mL Midori
- 30mL White rum
- 90mL Ruby red grapefruit juice
Build over ice in a tall glass and serve.
Love Junk
This drink took out 1st prize at the Sydney Cocktail Championship in 1991 and afterwards experienced a loyal following through the rest of the 1990’s.
Ingredients
- 30mL Midori
- 30mL Peach schnapps
- Apple juice
Pour the ingredients into a glass over ice, and gently stir and then garnish with a slice of apple.
Japanese Slipper
Despite its name this drink is an all Australian creation, and was invented in 1984 by Jean-Paul Bourguignon at Mietta’s Restaurant in Melbourne. It is very easy to make and the citrus bite works wonders with the smooth Midori flavour!
Ingredients
- 6 Ice cubes crushed
- 30mL Midori
- 30mL Cointreau
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- 15mL Fresh lemon Juice (Can be substituted for lime juice if preferred)
- 1 Maraschino Cherry
Place the cherry, into a chilled Martini style glass. Put the ice into a cocktail shaker, then add the other ingredients, shake well and strain into the glass before serving.
Midori Illusion
Think back to the early years of this decade, these were all the rage at night clubs, they cost around $7 and the bar person gave it to you in a plastic shaker to drink. Those carefree days may be gone, but that doesn’t mean you can’t relive your misspent youth, right in the comfort of your own home.
Ingredients
- 60mL Midori
- 15mL Cointreau
- 15mL Vodka
- 60mL Pineapple juice
- 30mL Lemon juice
- Ice
Add all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker, shake well then strain into shot glasses.
For more recipes and information on what is happening in the world of Midori this summer be sure to check out the Adore Midori website.
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Saturday, November 14th, 2009
Summer is almost here and with the warmer weather comes the need to mix up something more refreshing than normal to help battle the heat. Meet the Cointreau Blush, this summer it will be making its début in many bars around Sydney, designed especially for the Australian summer this number tastes fresh, tangy and is extremely refreshing.
You don’t have to leave home to enjoy this cocktail though, like most great mixed drinks this one shines with simplicity. All of the ingredients can be found at your local supermarket and kept in the fridge without having to worry about spoilage (the lime is the exception) making it a great drink for unwinding after a long work day.
Ingredients
- 30mL Cointreau
- 1 Fresh lime
- Pink grapefruit juice
- Soda Water
Assembly
Take a long glass add your Cointreau and some ice, a dash of soda water, some lime juice, then top up with the grapefruit juice, garnish with a lime slice and your done! You may want to play with the amount of soda water added according to your personal preferences though. I found the cocktail a bit tart for my liking with just a dash of soda, the addition of bit more took the edge off the tartness though and made it very easy to enjoy!
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