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A Very Berry Surprise
Which cocktails are attributed to the Royal Navy of England?
MOREThe Royal Navy of England is credited with the invention of both Gin and Tonic as well as Pink Gin. The reason for this is that these drinks were created as a way to make the English sailors more resistant to malaria.
Gin and Tonic was created by adding quinine to gin which made it more palatable and thus easier for sailors to drink.
Pink Gin on the other hand was created by adding a dash of Angostura bitters to gin, the dark red bitter turned the whole drink pink. This concoction was supposed to cure sea sickness.
Gin and Tonic though, is generally attributed to the Colonial Armed Forces of England in general, not just the Navy.
A Very Berry Surprise
Low ABV ( less than 15% ),Light and refreshing.
*Note that dilution and other factors like type and temperature of ice are not considered in this upfront calculation.
mixed berry tart or black cherry ice cream
Sweet, fruity, and refreshing
- Baja Rosa Strawberry Cream Liqueur 6 cl
- 99 Blackberries Blackberry Schnapps 1.50 cl
- Black Haus Blackberry Schnapps 1.5 cl
- Dekuyper Raspberry Pucker Schnapps 3 cl
- Ice 24 cl
- Black Cherry Ice Cream 24 cl
Any Glass of your Choice
a very berry surprise is a popular Gin,Vodka cocktail containing a combinations of Baja Rosa Strawberry Cream Liqueur,99 Blackberries Blackberry Schnapps,Black Haus Blackberry Schnapps,Dekuyper Raspberry Pucker Schnapps,Ice,Black Cherry Ice Cream .Served using Any Glass of your ChoiceA Very Berry Surprise Ingredients
Baja Rosa Strawberry Cream Liqueur,99 Blackberries Blackberry Schnapps,Black Hau...
A Very Berry Surprise Recipe
Thoroughly mix all ingredients in a blender to make a smoothie. Serve in a classic margarita glass. Garnish with either cherry, raspberries, strawberries, or all!
Baja Rosa Strawberry Cream Liqueur
A cream liqueur is a liqueur that includes dairy cream among other ingredients, and is not to be confused with crème liqueur or crème de . Most cream liqueurs are typically 15% to 18% Alcohol by Volume. The beauty of cream liqueur is crafting an emulsion of cream and alcohol which are not naturally miscible and bring out the flavours of both and retain stability for a long period.
The major cream liqueurs are Irish Cream, Amarula, Cruzan Rum, Dooley’s, Heather Cream, Voodoo Cream Liqueur, Eembe, RumChata and Rum Cream Liqueur.99 Blackberries Blackberry Schnapps
The 99 line of Schnapps is produced by Barton Brands Ltd, now part of the Sazarec Company. The 99 line of Schnapps is the only 99 proof Schnapps and the tastes are intense and makes cocktails stand out. The crystal clear 99 Blackberries has the wild blackberries flavour that gives the tastebuds a jolt with the tangy fruit flavour, enjoy it neat or mix with apple juice or soda.
Black Haus Blackberry Schnapps
Black Haus Blackberry Schnapps is an authentic Schnapps recipe that comes from Germany's Black Forest. The spirit delivers the essence of blackberry and has a smooth body with sweetness to taste.
Black Haus is mostly used in cocktails to add a fruit flavour to cocktails.
Black Haus has some anecdotal references of being a time travel juice that might result in multiple blackouts during one night. Read on Urban DictionaryDekuyper Raspberry Pucker Schnapps
Schnapps is an alcoholic beverage that has no single form, it is in general a grain spirit that has a fruity, spicy and herbal flavour in it. It can thus be created the way liqueurs are created by steeping botanicals in grain spirits and filtering, or like a brandy be distilled from a fruity wine, or even simple infusion of botanicals, syrups or even artificial flavouring agents in a neutral spirit.
Schnapps are typically raspberry, apple, pear, plum, peach, cherry or appricot flavoured.
In Europe Schnapps usually takes the form of an Obstler or Obstbrand, which are traditionally made by fermenting macerated fruit and then distilling the fermented liquor in a process akin to the process of making a brandy.
Obstler ( the German for Fruit, Obst ) has similarity with several verities of Rakija of the Balkans and Easter Europe.
The other form that a Schnapps can take in Europe is a Geist. Geist is created by steeping and infusing berries into neutral spirits for weeks and then distilling it. This too is pretty similar to a fruit brandy.
The third form a Schnapps takes is of a liqueur, these are created the same way all liqueurs are created by infusing fruits, berries and herbs in neutral spirits and filtering the product into a clear liquid.
In America, Schnapps take the form of an inexpensive, heavily sweetened liqueur. American Schnapps are typically between 15% and 20% ABV (30–40 proof), while European Schnapps are usually 30% to 40% ABV or 60-80 US proof.Ice
Ice is so obvious in most drinks, be it a straight drink or a mixed drink, that we often forget it's importance or even reason behind using a crystal clear good quality ice in a glass of whisky, or crushed ice in a tall glass to enjoy a cocktail.
Ice tempers a hard liquor, and as is in the case of whisky for example, if you prefer the flavours of whisky reach your nose without the hard note of spirit lingering around, or want to avoid the mild sting of a neat whisky, a cube of ice mellows the strength down a little and as it melts slowly, the aroma and flavour is released from the whisky slowly and makes whisky progressively weak, lingering and palatable.
Ice in Vodka helps release the little flavour a Vodka has, slowly, instead of letting the Vodka hit your nose all at once,
In mixed drinks, ice plays an important role in creating the perfect temperature a certain drink requires and bartenders use ice in several different ways, crushed ice for long drinks that will allow the cocktail to slowly water down like a Mint Julep, Moscow Mule, Rum Swizzle, Sherry Cobbler and other Tiki drinks, a large block or cubes of ice for drinks that are spirit heavy, such as the Old Fashioned, Negroni, and ManhattanBlack Cherry Ice Cream
Cream can be used to make a creamy cocktail, but when you make a cream cocktail make sure you whip and make your own version. You can also go for a heavy whipped cream which is thicker than regular cream and milk fat can be between 30%-40%.
For a rich and creamy cocktail recipe, combine heavy cream with one shot of alcohol and powdered sugar, then whip it until soft peaks form for a fluffy consistency or you can use it as a loose cream.
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