Forget the wilted roses and cheesy card. The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, and few are the women who won’t go weak at the knees for an intimate dinner. Leigh Robertson and Andrea
Slugged back in a Springbok shooter or slowly sipped against the spectacle of another technicolour African sunset, Amarula Cream remains an iconic, proudly local liqueur. By Leigh Robertson.
It’s a modern drink that
has very quickly become
a classic – and deservedly
so. Joanne Gibson profiles
the history and popularity
of the lem-lime vodka and
cranberry juice cocktail.
Ernest Hemingway made it popular in the 1930s. JFK described it as his favourite tipple in the 1960s. And there’s still nothing fuddy-duddy about the Daiquiri, discovers Joanne Gibson.
Scottish brand Drambuie, has revived its look with a new bottle design that is set to hit local shelves this November. Targeting a younger generation of consumers and fans of a modern lifestyle, Drambuie is readily used to create a range of exotic cocktails. View a list of favourites here.
When it comes to vodka, it might seem
that the consumer is more concerned
with brand image than anything else
but the clear, unaged spirit has
a rich history. By Maryke Visagie.
Slugged back in a Springbok shooter or slowly sipped against the spectacle of another technicolour African sunset, Amarula Cream remains an iconic, proudly local liqueur. By Leigh Robertson.
With its sultry French-Caribbean origins and contemporary Gallic appeal, Triple Sec remains a perennially cool drink, whether sipped on the rocks or in a Sex and the City style cocktail. By Leigh Robertson.
The third annual Franschhoek Oesfees (harvest festival) will be held at the Solms-Delta wine estate on Saturday, 27 March 2010 from 11.00 until 21.00. For more. [click here]
In its menu, Umami is the more ambitious of the two.
Owner Toerie van der Merwe says he started the place
because he was tired of leaving town if he wanted
something classy to eat. For more. [click here]
During a visit to the Garden Route last year to investigate emerging wineries, I was introduced to Ganzekraal, home of The Goose wines - a joint venture incorporating top-golfer Retief Goosen as namesake and partner.