Refreshing Rosemary Gimlet
Posted by Ali Moore in: Áras, Cocktail Recipe, Heatwave, Irish Glassware
At long last the summer weather has arrived! Whether it be for a day or all week long, we’re totally immersing ourselves in the sunshine and have a delicious drink recipe to keep you cool!
This recipe makes enough for two gimlets, but once you’ve tried it we’re sure you’ll be doubling the measurements. A twist on a classic summer cocktail, the addition of rosemary simple syrup elevates the drink. It’s equally refreshing without the gin, so you can sip away at it while working remotely in your garden!
To begin you will need to prepare rosemary simple syrup - which is as straightforward as it sounds, but you may have to make it ahead of time.
In a pot, combine four tablespoons of granulated sugar with four tablespoons of water and heat over a medium heat, stirring occasionally. Add a couple of sprigs of fresh rosemary, and continue to heat until the sugar has dissolved. Set this aside to cool.
Add 50ml of gin, 50ml of your rosemary simple syrup and 60ml of fresh lime juice to a shaker with ice. Shake well, strain and serve in a chilled glass with ice, and a sprig of rosemary as a garnish.
If you would like to leave out the alcohol, adding a dash of tonic water after shaking is divine!
We think our Spencer & Benefield tumbler compliments this summer cooler perfectly, and looks beautiful paired with our Áras linens as photographed above.
Homemade Lemonade
Posted by Clare Grennan in: Irish Summer, lemonade recipe, Oranges and lemons
Our recent photo shoot, inspired by citric tones and (occasional) warm Summer evenings, led us to post our tried and tested favourite lemonade recipe. Serve with a few sprigs of fresh mint, and wedges of oranges and lemons. Also ideal with vodka for the Summer party by the paddling pool!
To make the lemonade, dissolve 400g of sugar in 1.6 litres of water. Add the zest of three lemons. Bring to the boil and then remove from the heat.
When the liquid is cool, remove the lemon zest and add 300ml of lemon juice. This is about 6-8 lemons, depending on size. Taste the lemonade and make sure the balance between sweet and sour is right for you.
Bottle the lemonade and keep it in the fridge. It’s best to leave it a day or two before you drink it, as it definitely gets better with a little time!
