Spring has officially arrived and so has the end of SA’s liquor ban! If weeks of teetotalling have whet your appetite for something a little different post-Prohibition, look no further. We’ve got your back with these delicious cocktails and best of all, you don’t need to leave home to get your hands on the ingredients, all of which are available online, plus you can stand to win with us and Truman & Orange… read on!
Below are two delicious cocktails that are sure to put a spring in your step, whether you’re a professional or just keen to try your hand at mixing at home.
Pampelle French Negroni – a twist on a classic
1 part Pampelle
1 part gin
1 part Vermouth Blanc (sweet)
Take a tumbler and fill with ice
Pour in the measured ingredients and give a slight stir
Cut a slice of Ruby Red Grapefruit peel and twist over the drink then garnish inside
Sante!
About Pampelle
Pampelle is a delicious aperitif to arrive from the French island Corsica. It is made from handpicked grapefruits from the sun-drenched French island nestled in the idyllic Mediterranean Sea. The hero of this complex aperitif is the Star Ruby Grapefruit that gives it its bitter-sweet taste.
Recommended Retail Price: Pampelle is available in 750ml for R399 at all premium bottle stores nationwide.
Bloedlemoen Sherbet around the Clock
37,5 ml Bloedlemoen Gin
20 ml Vanilla syrup
(Pro tip: You can find in the baking section in most grocers)
20 ml Lemon Juice
70 ml Cranberry Juice
Shake all the ingredients and garnish with two lemon wedges.
Bloedlemoen is the first Blood Orange Gin in the world. This contemporary London Dry-style gin is distilled using 10 botanicals through a combination of maceration and vapour infusion. The result? A premium, small-batch gin that doesn’t cut corners when it comes to quality and consistency.
Recommended Retail Price: Bloedlemoen is available in 750ml for R399 at all premium bottle stores nationwide.
STAND TO WIN
Win a bottle of Bloedlemoen and Pampelle to stock your liquor cabinet.
Total prize valued at R800!
Simply head on over to our social media pages and follow the steps below:
Follow @Ycladmag and @TrumanandOrange Instagram & FB
Like the image, Tag 3 friends that you will make these cocktails for this spring and share to your stories on Instagram and Facebook.
Comp closes on 25 Sept 2020. Winner randomly selected and notified via DMs.
