Kick off the festive season with these refreshing cocktail recipes Posted by Taylah Strauss on 15 December 2021 Inspired by the range of possibilities provided by KWV 3-Year-Old brandy, here is a selection of five cocktails to ensure memorable celebrations as we enter the New Year: Charles Sours, The 3rdFlip, The House of Fire, 5th Avenue Slammer and 3 Wise Elves. Charles Sours Named in memory of Charles W.H. Kohler, ‘The Father of KWV’, this cocktail has a well-balanced sweet and sour taste, a rich mouthfeel, and a dash of Christmas. Easy to make, with aqua faba (chickpea brine), which is a substitute for egg white. This is a sustainable way of making it consumable for all dietary needs. Ingredients 37,5ml KWV 3 15ml Van der Hum 20ml cinnamon and cloves syrup 15ml Aqua faba 15ml citrus Method: shaken Glass: coupe Garnish: edible flower The 3rdFlip A take on eggnog with the use of KWV 3-Year-Old Brandy with its bold yet delicate characteristics which brings harmony to every ingredient used. Ingredients 37,5ml KWV 3 15ml sherry 10ml amaretto 1 whole lavender scented egg (Infuse egg with lavender leaves for 4 days, strain and use) 20ml cinnamon and nutmeg syrup Method: shaken Glass: champagne flute Garnish: grated nutmeg The House of Fire Tall and refreshing, this cocktail has a summery yet festive feel going hand in hand. With KWV 3 Year Old’s mellow and fruity aftertaste. Named after the famous House of Fire, the HQ to KWV’s world-famous brandy. Ingredients 37,5ml KWV 3 15ml cinnamon, anise cordial 10ml citrus Top up soda Method: build Glass: high ball Garnish: fresh lime, cinnamon stick 5th Avenue Slammer 5th Avenue and Slammer A spirit-forward drink, with vibrant and fruity characteristics complementing the KWV 3-Year-Old with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. Ingredients 50 ml KWV 3 10ml cinnamon and nutmeg syrup 3 dashes angostura bitters Method: stirred Glass: tumbler Garnish: orange zest ground cinnamon 3 Wise Elves A little bit of a sweet tooth balanced with an amazing brandy, and hints of Christmas spices are a perfect way to end a meal. Rich, creamy, and rewarding! Ingredients 50ml KWV 3 100ml vanilla ice cream Pinch each nutmeg and cinnamon Method: blended Glass: wine glass Garnish: Edible flower Pictures: Supplied ALSO READ Super-simple and hearty beef and spinach lasagne recipe Related Posts A South African summer with a Caribbean Twist 22 November 2022 South Africans more than deserve laid-back days in the sun this summer. Caribbean Twist is the... read more 10 coffee shops to visit in Johannesburg 1 November 2022 Finding the best coffee shops in Johannesburg can be tricky. We’ve put together a list... read more Celebrity chefs will fire up a custom-built kitchen at Decorex Joburg 20 July 2022 It’s going to be hot in the concept kitchen at Decorex Joburg this year as... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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