Category Archives: The Wednesday Tipple
The Wednesday Tipple – Lemon Drop (with cucumber and smoked salmon)
Jon and I were eating lemon ice lollies and walking through the park to the Met to explore the jungle-gym / art installation on the roof when we became aware of a drama going on beside the boating lake. Children … Continue reading
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Tagged canape, cointreau, creme fraiche, cucumber, lemon, man walking a cat, salmon, sorbet, vodka
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The Wednesday Tipple – Frozen Watermelon Martini (with Mozzarella and Mango Chutney Wonton Parcels)
I have recently re-taken up swimming, and potter up and down my lane in a fairly pedestrian breast stroke, trying not to give in to chlorine-induced hallucinations about losing the locker key in a drain or swallowing a stray floating … Continue reading
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Tagged feta, lime, mango chutney, martini, mozzarella, vegetarian, vodka, watermelon, wonton
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The Wednesday Tipple – Sangria Blanca (with Pan Con Tomate)
The last time I made Sangria things did not work out so well. 1 broken screen door, 1 smashed pitcher, 1 ruined white rug covered in blood red stains, and 1 white wall now splattered ripper-style that needed re-painting. Sangria … Continue reading
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Tagged cointreau, garlic, olives, pan con tomate, peaches, sangria, tomato, vegetarian, white sangria, white wine
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The Wednesday Tipple – Gin and Tonic (and roasted zucchini “chips†with curry yoghurt dip)
In the middle of a muggy week a sharp effervescent gin and tonic can be relied upon to lift the mood. Other than Pimms, (and a hot cup of Earl Grey tea, of course) nothing quite has the power to … Continue reading
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Tagged chutney, curry, gin, lime, tonic, vegetarian, yoghurt, zucchini
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The Wednesday Tipple – Sea Breeze (with Bruschetta)
It’s hot outside and grapefruit are on special offer at the fruit stall. That’s more than a good enough reason to consider making a pitcher of cocktails. Perhaps it’s the color – a gorgeous rosy pink. Perhaps it’s the name … Continue reading
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Tagged artichoke, bruschetta, canape, cranberry, grapefruit, ricotta, vegetarian, vodka
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