Cocktail of the Week: Fruit Tingle

While on holidays in the Caribbean, it became apparent to me that the Fruit Tingle isn't as well known around the world as it is in Australia. I couldn't believe that not everyone had tasted its delicious fruitiness! It gets its name from the fruit tingle candy that its meant to taste like though I have met few people who believe that to be true - doesn't make it any less delicious though!

Glass: Hurricane

Alcoholic Content:

• 1 Part Vodka
• 1 Part Blue Curacao

Non-Alcoholic Content:

• Lemonade (Sprite for the North Americans)
• Raspberry Cordial
• Spoonful of ice

Mix It:

Pour the vodka and the blue curacao over the ice and top up with lemonade. Pour a dash of raspberry cordial into the glass down the side so that it sits at the bottom.

Garnish: Serve with a swizzle stick, strawberry, and umbrella.

You can also use grenadine in place of the cordial though it will alter the taste. Also be careful not to be too heavy handed with the cordial or grenadine as too much will overpower the drink.

Keep Smiling,

Jo

xoxo

Cocktail of the Week: The Greek Tiger

Sorry for the lack of blogs this week folks! I found out Monday that I will be moving to Townsville in 3 weeks, so I'll try post where I can but it will be a busy time so hang tight!

Happy Humpday! This week's cocktail of the week is:

The Greek Tiger

If you haven't had Ouzo before, this cocktail is a great introduction. Its fresh and fruity, with that sneaky aniseed taste popping in at the end. It is a variation on an old classic: the tiger tail.

Glass: Hi Ball

Alcoholic Content:

• 1 - 1.5 Parts Ouzo

Non-Alcoholic Content:

• 4 parts Fresh Orange Juice
• Ice Cubes
• Lime Wedge
• Grenadine (optional)

Equipment:

• Martini shaker

Mix it:

1. Place a spoonful of ice cubes, ouzo, and orange juice in the shaker
2. Shake well, and strain into the glass
3. Add a dash of grenadine (if desired)
4. Squeeze the lime wedge over the drink

Garnish: Garnish with a twist of lime

Source: Legendary Cocktails by David Biggs

If the weather is a little warm, strain into a glass over ice. If you do not like liquorice flavoured things, this drink may not be for you, however, as with most cocktails it works well with vodka as a substitute.

Keep Smiling,

Jo

xoxo