Cocktail of the Week: Kir Royale
The Kir Royale, a champagne cocktail which just has that little bit more. It is sophisticated, elegant and o-so-delicious. It is the perfect addition to any cocktail party, dinner soiree or Friday night. Just like many champagne cocktails, the trick is to keep them as simple as possible, so as cocktails go, it is probably one of the easiest yet most effective.
Just in case you are not familiar with Crème de Cassis, it is a liqueur made from blackcurrants, and it is delightfully fruity. You can buy Creme de Cassis at pretty much any supermarket, although larger shops will be more likely to stock it than smaller express ones. Whilst everyone appreciates good champagne, you need not spend huge amounts on the bubbly due to the fact the crème de cassis is such a prominent flavour.
So kick back and enjoy the wonderful simplicity.
The Ingredients:
20ml Crème de Cassis
80ml Champagne (Prosecco can also be used if desired)
Fruit to garnish
How to make a Kir Royale:
This is a tough one. First add the crème de cassis to the champagne flute (or other drinks utensil of your choice), then top up with champagne/prosecco. If you want that extra something, garnish with fruit of your choice. We can recommend: Raspberries, pomegranate or blackcurrants. The Kir Royale is just as lovely with no added fruit.
Here at Pop-Up Bar Hire we can help stock, organise and run your bar, so whether you are planning your next cocktail soiree, private party or larger event, contact Pop-Up Bar Hire today for more information.
Cocktail of the Week: Passionfruit Mojito
The passionfruit mojito: a tropical and fun cocktail perfect for BBQs and summer parties (and even winter ones). The passionfruit mojito is for those who love the light and refreshing tang of a traditional mojito but also want to experiment with fruity flavours.
Traditionally, mojitos are made with a white rum, and for a classic mojito this should definitely remain so. However, we have found that using a spiced rum really adds that extra something to the overall flavour, particularly paired with the passionfruit. It is of course your own personal preference, so maybe try this cocktail both ways and see what you prefer.
For those who you who are keen mixologists, we would advise using the pulp and juice of a real passionfruit to add that real passionfruit flavour. However, some of you who are looking for something a little simpler and less time consuming. This is where the passionfruit syrup comes in, widely available at many larger supermarkets, and the answer to the perfect cocktail in less than half the time.
Ingredients:
50ml white or spiced rum (personal preference)
20ml passionfruit syrup or real passionfruits (2 per drink)
Mint (2-3 full sprigs per drink plus extra for garnish)
Ice (crushed or cubed)
Fresh limes cut into segments
Soda water or lemonade
(If you're feeling particularly fancy, add some real passionfruits for garnish.)
How to make a Passionfruit Mojito (using passionfruit syrup):
First muddle together the fresh limes (3/4 segments) and mint in a drinking utensil of your choice, add 20ml of passionfruit syrup. Add the ice and soda water (or lemonade) and stir. Top with mint and/or passion fruit seeds for garnish.
This is just one of our many cocktails which we offer at Pop Up Bar Hire, for our full menu and more information regarding parties, events and weddings, email us at hello@wordpress-1172833-4103133.cloudwaysapps.com or call us on 02920 101 562 .