Cocktails of the World – Part one

Taking our taste buds there, even when we can’t.

While our love of travelling is put on hold, we’ve decided to combine two of our second favourite loves – the love of learning, and the love of cocktails – into a multi-part blog celebrating the world’s flavours in a single delicious glass…

LAVENDER FRENCH 75

This delicious fresh, lemony, sparkelley (that is a word – I asked Dr Suess), fragrant cocktail takes you to the South of France in the summer. A tasty combination of Gin, lemon juice, lavender syrup, champagne and fresh lavender – you’ll be asking for another “s’il vous plait”…

Full recipe: https://www.sipandfeast.com/lavender-french-75/#wprm-recipe-container-4077

“It’s never too early for a cocktail.”

Noel Coward

MISSISSIPPI MUD

Chocolate, whiskey, coffee and ice cream – what’s not to love? This cocktail will have us dreaming of hot summer nights on a paddle wheeling turn about on America’s most famous river alright.

Recipe courtesy of American Queen Steamboat Company

MEKONG MARGARITA

The distinct pepper decoration couldn’t be any where else other than Cambodia could it? When you team it up with some lime juice, mint leaves, tequila, vanilla and pineapple – this will cure any travellers lament…

Ingredients

• 45 ml Arte Nom 1414 Tequila
• 15 ml Fresh Lime Juice
• 15 ml Vanilla Syrup
• 3 Sprigs of Fresh Mint Leaves
• 45 ml Pineapple Juice

Method

Shake all ingredients with cube ice – Double strain into chilled cocktail coupe – Garnish with fresh mint & green peppercorns

For more Aqua Expeditions cocktail recipes: https://www.aquaexpeditions.com/blog/cuisine/its-cocktail-hour/

Stay tuned for more great recipes to take your taste buds around the world (even when you can’t).

(We recommend alcohol use in moderation and not for those with health issues or those under the legal drinking age).