For those staying in this Valentine’s or simply looking to impress with a home-made cocktail before heading out, we have three quick and delicious cocktail recipes for you, courtesy of The Trading House in London.
- Ends of the Earth – a twist on the classic Pina Colada
Ingredients:
Coconut Puree, 20ml
Marie Brizard Vanilla, 15ml
Lemon Juice, 15ml
Pineapple Juice, 25ml
Bacardi Superior, 22.5ml
Koko Kanu, 22.5ml
Glassware:
Old Fashioned Glass
Method:
Shake all of the ingredients together, and then strain over crushed ice. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and desiccated coconut marshmallows.
- Traders Return – a delicious berry serve named after The Trading House
Canton Red Berry Hibiscus, 4ml
Cooked Baby Beetroot, 1
Marie Brizard Vanilla, 30ml
Cranberry Juice, 50ml
Lemon Juice, 15ml
Absolut Raspberry, 30ml
Velvet Falernum, 15ml
Glassware:
Old Fashioned Glass
Method:
Muddle the Canton Red Berry Hibiscus, Baby Beetroot and Marie Brizard Vanilla. Then shake together with the other ingredients, and strain over cubed ice. Garnish with a viola flower.
- Route to India
Canton Lemongrass & Ginger Gomme, 15ml
Wray & Nephew Overproof, 15ml
Havana Especial, 15ml
Velvet Falernum, 15ml
Mango Juice, 25ml
Pineapple Juice, 50ml
Lemon Juice, 15ml
Kraken, 10ml
Glassware:
Brandy Balloon
Method:
Flame and shake together the ingredients, and serve over cubed ice. Garnish with Canton RedBerry Hibiscus.
The Trading House is open Monday to Friday, 12PM – 12AM. Find them at 89-91 Gresham St, London EC2V 7NQ.
