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Fresh Limeade

leej — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:00:45 +0000

I’d just finished reading a weather report from my home country, The UK, and taken no pleasure in seeing they were basking in -9ºC temperatures. Here in Sydney we were experiencing 38ºC and humid as can be and it was equally as unpleasant. I’d just returned from a sweaty trip to the Sydney Markets where I’d bought a huge bag of limes. Limeade has healing powers in any weather. It’s by far my preference to lemonade – limes are so much more interesting. This drink, as simple as it is to make, is impressive in many ways. Not only is it guaranteed to quench your thirst – if you make a large jug, then casually bring it out of the fridge in front of friends and they’ll secretly be in awe of your domestic prowess.

INGREDIENTS:
250ml freshly squeezed lime juice
2/3 – 1 cup sugar (adjust depending on how sweet you like it)
1 lime (finely sliced)
Ice

DIRECTIONS:
Add the sugar along with 1 litre of water to a pan and heat over a moderate heat. Stir until all the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and leave for a few minutes.

In a large jug, pour in the lime juice along with the sugar water and lime slices. Stir well, then place in the fridge for 1 hour to cool.

SERVING:
Pour into glasses with lots of ice. This is also nice with a shot of vodka or gin if you’re in the mood.

Singapore Sling

leej — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 10:00:48 +0000

This will taste like juice, but bear in mind that the loss of use of both legs and mouth can be very much a reality when you drink these for a prolonged period.

Will make roughly 4 long drinks:

RECIPE:

INGREDIENTS:
ice (crushed in a strong plastic bag)
1 cup of gin
1/4 cup cherry brandy
1/4 cup lemon juice
soda water
slices of lime
Maraschino cherries
1 tablespoon fresh mint (roughly chopped)

DIRECTIONS:
Fill a large jug 3/4 full with ice cubes. Add the gin, brandy, lemon juice and mint and top up with soda water. Stir thoroughly. Pour into long glasses and “display” a slice of lime and a cherry on top to your best artistic ability.

Lychee Martinis

leej — Fri, 04 May 2007 06:25:07 +0000

Not had a drink on here yet.

This is a very tasty cocktail which is also seriously dangerous as you kind of forget it’s alcoholic. Too many and the use of legs is inhibited I have been informed.

You can find canned lychees at Asian supermarkets. As for the vodka, if push comes to shove, and you can’t find lychee infused then just use regular.

Thanks to Robyn for this one.

INGREDIENTS:
45ml Lychee Infused Vodka (try and find it!)
30ml lychee syrup from a can of lychees
15ml Cointreau
Squeeze of lime

DIRECTIONS:
Pour all the ingredients into a tall glass and mix well. Add lots of ice. Serve with lychees on the side to nibble on as you drink.