Food Inspiration
FRIDAY ‘HAPPY HOUR’ : ‘G & T’
For ‘Happy Hour’ this week, following a wonderful fortnight of tennis from Wimbledon and now The Open, we are taking inspiration from Britain and their ‘national drink’ the G & T.
With our own backyard home to the world’s best gin producer (IWSC 2019 & 2020), Four Pillars, here is our preferred way to drink this classic.
🍸50mls of Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin
🍸150ml of Schweppes Signature Series Bright Tonic
❄️Plenty of ice
🍈Add a twist of lime peel and Salute!
FRIDAY ‘HAPPY HOUR’ : cosmopolitan
For ‘Happy Hour’ this week, we reach for the Cointreau – a liqueur that is often found at the back of the drinks cabinet but is a key component of some very well known cocktails including the Cosmopolitan.
To prepare Karen’s Cosmopolitan, combine the following ingredients in a cocktail shaker, filled with ice.
45mls of Vodka (to freeze or not?)15mls of Cointreau
30ml Cranberry juice
Freshly squeezed juice of half a limeShake before straining into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a slice of lime peel and Salute
FRIDAY ‘HAPPY HOUR’ : ESPRESSO MARTINI
For Friday ‘Happy Hour’ this week, we’re taking inspiration from Melbourne’s mantle as the ‘coffee capital of Australia’ & many would say the world – we’re proudly biased!
To replicate Karen’s Espresso Martini, combine the following ingredients in a cocktail shaker, half filled with ice – a glass jar will also do the trick.
30mls of Kahlua 15mls of Vodka
1 teaspoon of white sugar
Double shot of fresh espresso coffeeShake vigorously for one minute which will create the froth. Pour into a chilled martini glass & top with three coffee beans. Salute!
Date: Friday, June 4, 2021
FRIDAY ‘HAPPY HOUR’ : french 75
What a week it’s been & we’re calling’Happy Hour’ a bit earlier because we think it might be welcomed by many. Our Front of House Manager, Karen, has recommended a French 75, or for those who prefer, a ‘Soixante Quinze’. Dating back to 1915, to prepare combine the following in a champagne flute 
30mls of Gin
15mls of freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 teaspoon of white sugar
60mls of Champagne, or Domestic Sparkling – whatever favourite bubbles you have in the fridge chilling will workAdd a twist of lemon peel and Salute!
Date: Friday, May 28, 2021
