This cocktail is a version of a shot that Z made up ages ago. The name is a pun of sorts. C’s cat Pedro doesn’t really like kisses, so they make her a sour puss. One of the main ingredients is, of course, sour puss. Also, the sour puss is red and when mixed into…
Month: May 2017
Tequila Honey Sour
Spring is almost here. We can feel it. We can smell it (ugh). But the lingering snow and the dust and the woolly grey sky don’t quite say “Spring’s here!” so I was looking for something to inspire my springy spirit. B came to the rescue with the recommendation for this cocktail. A more specific…
Elderflower Cocktail
We continue our pursuit of cocktails using elderflower cordial. We bought a commercially made cordial and it’s quite concentrated: lots of sweetness and lots of flower power. One of us is a big fan of the elderflower flavour, particularly in cider; the others are just OK with it. Strangely, elderflower is not a common flavouring…
Aperol Spritz
For this week’s cocktail, we kept things on the traditional side and mixed up a pitcher of Aprerol spritz, a classic Italian aperitif in northeast Italy. What makes it a favourite there? Well, for starters, Aperol has a low alcohol content (11%), making it ideal for summer sipping that starts around noon. I’m sure there…