Tuaca

TUACA – start chilled – finish responsibly.

Made from the same unique recipe since 1938, TUACA is made from oak aged Italian brandy and then infused with natural citrus fruit and sweet aromatics, including light vanilla tones. This mix gives TUACA an incredibly complex taste profile, making it an ideal base for cocktails and long drinks, as well as excellent as a chilled shot, to be sipped and savoured. TUACA is 70% proof (35% alcohol).

The nights are drawing in, the woolly gloves are on and we’ve finally got our missing hour back: Winter has returned and brings with it some deliciously different ideas for cocktail hour.

Now I don't know about where you live but most people I know round here have been suffering with the flu recently.  I have been a bit chesty so instead of adding brandy to my coffee I have added a capful of TUACA.  If you think of how brandy warms your body up TUACA does the same but has a hint of vanilla and orange as well .... really warm and festive at this time of year.  I felt that my 'hot toddy' wasn't medicinal but really special instead :)

TUACA has a range of mouth watering ideas to spice up the festive season this year. Whether it’s to heat up a cold crisp city night, to round off a day on the slopes or as a delightfully different signature serve for the party season, a warm TUACA cocktail is sure to thaw out your tastebuds.


TUACA has an incredibly complex taste profile, making it an ideal base for cocktails and long drinks, as well as excellent as a chilled shot, to be sipped and savoured. A must try is TUACA with hot cloudy apple juice and a small sprinkle of cinnamon, a perfect winter warmer!

Here are some ideas as to how to serve TUACA, please remember to drink responsibly.

TUACA & Hot Cloudy Apple Juice

This mouth watering warm cocktail is dessert in a glass. A blend of warm apple juice and a hint of cinnamon make this a must have on those frosty evenings. Perfect as an after dinner drink.

50ml TUACA
100ml Hot Cloudy Apple Juice
Ground Cinnamon


Pour the TUACA into a heat-resistant glass. Top with Hot Cloudy Apple Juice and add a tiny sprinkle of cinnamon on top.




TUACA Toddy


A twist on an old home remedy, this will surely take away the winter blues. This bittersweet cocktail uses familiar flavours and is the perfect partner to curl up with.

25ml TUACA
1tsp Honey
15ml Lemon juice
250 ml Hot water.

Mix the TUACA, honey and lemon juice in a glass and so to prevent the glass from breaking place a metal spoon in as you carefully pour in the hot water as a mixer.

Serve with a slice of lemon to add a final spark!




Tuscan Coffee

Indulge in the ultimate winter treat. A warm, creamy, coffee creation that will earn you the status of perfect host at any festive shindig! Ideal for finishing off a great dinner party.

60ml TUACA

50ml coffee

50ml cream

Mix the TUACA and the coffee in a wine glass, and float the cream on top. To complete sprinkle grated chocolate over this delicious treat!

TUACA is available in the following locations to name a few:

- Aberdeen - Tonik, The Office, Society and JP’s Bar


- Belfast - The Northern Whig, The Garrick, Muriels Bar, Auntie Annies and The House Bar


- Cardiff - Mocka, Live Lounge and Promised Land


- Brighton - St James, Fortune of War, Three & Ten and Brunswick


- Edinburgh - GHQ, The Rat Pack, Aspen, Cabaret Voltaire, Treacle, Hamilton’s, Lebowski’s and KoKo


- Glasgow - Campus, O’Couture, Rufus T Firefly, Lebowiski’s, Moskito, Bunker and Bloc Bar


- Inverness - Bar One, Hush, The Room and Gunsmiths


- Leeds - The Shed, Oracle


- Liverpool - La’Go, Peacock


- London - Be@One, Dogstar, White Hart, Stonehorse Paper Cow, The Old Fire Station and The Redback


- Manchester - Illusions, Tribeca


- Newcastle - Popolo, Soho


- Nottingham - Dogma, Brass Monkey


- Truro - L2, One Eyed Cat, Vertigo and Old Grammar School

R.R.P: Around £20 a bottle


You can also find TUACA on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tuacaliqueur?v=info 

Ambrosia Custard Cocktails

Ambrosia Custard Cocktails

"We won't go until we've got some, we won't go until we've got some, so bring some out here!"

They weren't singing about figgy pudding! They were singing for Ambrosia Custard Cocktails :)

Ambrosia what? I hear you cry .... usually custard is for pudding (yes pudding, not dessert as I am common). Lashing of warm creamy custard poured over Christmas pudding or apple pie mmmmmm, a mince pie with a dollop of custard - the perfect Christmas.

Not now. Oh No. We can now drink it too - Ambrosia have developed Christmas Cocktails and the nest thing is .. you can make them at home really simply.

Just like regular cocktails you will need the usual ingredients such as Vodka, ice cubes, Brandy, a shaker, Cointreau, cocktail glass, naked man to serve you ... sorry did I say that out loud?

But you also add in Ambrosia Custard for a really thick, creamy, indulgent cocktail.

Chocochino

Ingredients:

1/2 measure Kahlua

1/2 measure Brandy

1 measure Creme de cacao

2 measures Ambrosia Devon Creamy Custard

Mint chocolate finger

Dark chocolate shavings

Method:

Pour the Kahlua into the bottom of a Martini glass.

Put some ice cubes into a cocktail shaker and pour in the rest of the ingredients.

Shake well and strain carefully onto the Kahlua in the Martini glass.

Garnish with a mint chocolate finger and a sprinkle of dark chocolate shavings.

Citrus Surprise

Ingredients:

2 measure Orange juice

1 measure Vodka

1 measure Cointreau

2 measure Ambrosia Devon Creamy Custard

Method:

Put some ice cubes in a cocktail shaker and pour in all the ingredients.

Shake well and strain into a tumbler.

Garnish with a twist of orange peel and serve.

So there you have it ... custard cocktails :)

When the kids are tucked up in bed listening for Santa, you can be sat downstairs in front of a roaring open fire (OK in your dressing gown in front of the radiator) sipping on a luxurious creamy cocktail.

Spoil yourself .... its Christmas !!

Drink sensibly - its OK having a tipple but to be taken to hospital and having to admit you get drunk on custard will be really embarrassing!

Ambrosia Devon Creamy Custard is available from all supermarkets.

Shloer

Shloer

There's nothing like a glass of bubbly at a party ... but what do you drink if you are pregnant, on medication, under 18, not one for drinking alcohol, the dedicated driver, or even a recovering alcoholic ?? Easy .... Shloer.

Party's are great, you get to let your hair down, chat with friends, maybe have a bit of a boogy .... but not all party's revolve around alcohol! You do not need to drink to have a good time, but sometimes you do get a bit miffed at always have to drink orange juice or fizzy pop.

Shloer has many different flavours, but they have just brought out a Rosé variety. It is a blend of red and white grapes - and is a perfect alternative for those who do not wish to drink.
Shloer also comes in a glass bottle which is a bit posher than a carton or a plastic 2 litre bottle, makes you feel special.

I held a party recently and put a few bottles on the table for people to help themselves, my daughter Emma (8) thought it was great to drink 'wine' (she even used a wine glass), I didn't have to worry about her and she happily helped herself all evening.
I now know what to let her drink on Christmas Day and New Years Eve .. with a little sparkle its like champagne without the headache .. I might even drink it myself.

Now for the taste: Its looks good, lovely colour, nice sparkle .. but I found it a bit sweet for me. I do however prefer white wine to Rosé (as I find Rosé sweet) so this may be why I find the Shloer sweet. My Sister-In-Law loves it! even took a bottle home, she loves Rosé so there must be a connection.

A great alternative to alcohol and boring old pop ... a must for the party season! I'll definitely be stocking up.

Visit http://www.shloer.com/ for cocktail recipes and tips on how to make meals "sparkle".
Available from all major supermarkets - look out for promotions.

Shloer is also on Facebook !!
Their page is reguarly updated with recipe ideas, shopping lists and where Shloer is on offer. Fans can post ideas and recipes on the wall or just share with fellow fans their Shloer party news. To join up with Shloer on Facebook click here: www.facebook.com/shloer

My rating: 8/10