A version of a favourite tipple from ” Nigella Bites” by Nigella Lawson. To make your own chilli vodka steep dried chilli peppers in a bottle of vodka for a few days. You could also use Horseradish Vodka as an alternative to the Chilli Vodka.
An ancient recipe for an addictive Ukranian drink which can also be used to add a sour note to Borsch and other dishes. The recipe is from ” Summer Kitchens” by Olia Hercules and makes 3 x 700 ml bottles.
A recipe from Delia Smith’s ” Christmas”.
A refreshingly delicious Hibiscus tea served during Ramadan. The recipe is from ” sumac” by Anas Atassi.
A refreshing drink which is popular during Ramadan from ” Sumac” by Anas Atassi. If you have a good Middle Eastern store nearby you may be able to buy ready made Jallab syrup, but if not you need to mix the grape and date molasses in equal amounts yourself.
A drink made from Licorice root which tastes sweet and sour at the same time. This recipe is from ” Sumac” by Anas Atassi.
A recipe from Victoria Glass.
A lovely vodka to use in ice cold Bloody Mary’s ( probably my favourite drink!). Its from Jack Monroe’s ” A Year in 120 recipes”.
Another recipe from my new book ” Apple” by James Rich. Serve as a base for cocktails, on the rocks or with some elderflower cordial and sparkling water. You dont need to peel the apples and could replace some of them with blackberries or cinnamon for an alternative taste.
This is another recipe from Sarah Raven . You can replace the gin with vodka if wished, or if you have plenty of blackberries why not make one of each and give some away in 250 ml bottles as presents,
When my allotment yields plenty of rhubarb one of the first things i do is make something alcoholic.This is my go to recipe from Sarah Raven.You can serve as a frozen shot, or as a longer drink with tonic. Cheers!
