I will be continuing to update the Blog every sunday with the cocktail recipes that Wayne Collins creates during the show.  Those who have been following the old Blog will know that there are some great cocktails that are easy to make on show.  There are two cocktails every weekend.

Berry Caipirinha

The Berry Caipirinha is a delicious fruity cocktail that is like a younger brother to the original lime fueled Caipirinha.

Recipe

1 strawberry
3 raspberries
2 blackberries
4 blueberries
2 tsp caster sugar
20ml fresh lime juice
35ml cachaça
15ml blackberry liqueur
selection berries, to garnish

Method

Blend the berries, sugar and lime juice in a blender with a handful of ice (you can muddle the fruits in the base of the glass if you prefer).  Transfer the mixture to a tumbler and top the glass up with the cachaça and blackberry liqueur. Fill the glass with more crushed ice and garnish with the berries.

Garnish

Your choice of berries.

Banana Colada

Any type of Colada reminds me of sandy beaches and blue seas, so if you think the same, surely it will feel a bit better than looking out of your window seeing the white-wash of snow still remaining.

Recipe

20ml fresh pineapple juice
50ml gold rum
15ml banana liqueur
15ml coconut syrup
½ ripe banana
4 chunks fresh pineapple
slice banana, to garnish

Method

Blend the ingredients with a handful of ice in a blender until smooth.  Pour the cocktail into a large wine glass and garnish with the banana slice.

Garnish

You can garnish with a slice of banana or a chunky piece of pineapple, whichever you prefer.

There will be two different cocktails every week (I will try and update every Sunday if I can get online).  Enjoy these cocktails!