Classic cola de mono

  • Post published:December 15, 2017

Cola de mono, which directly translates as ‘monkey’s tail,’ is Chile’s customary Christmas drink. It mainly consists of milk, sugar, coffee, cloves and a generous splash of the potent South American liquor, aguardiente.

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Monkey 47, one of the best gins in the world, is available in SA!

  • Post published:October 13, 2017

There are many details that make this dry gin so amazing, aside from its heavenly aromatic and smooth taste, of course. It is a small-batch gin made with spring water from the heart of the Black Forest in Germany and 47 fragrant botanicals. In 2014 Monkey 47 was voted the world’s number one gin, and when we gave it a try, we weren’t disappointed! Let’s take a closer look.

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Aperol Spritz

  • Post published:September 29, 2017

Want a taste of Italy’s most popular cocktail? Serve Aperol Spritz in wine glasses as the Italians do or omit the Prosecco and soda, and serve the straight Aperol in a tumbler over ice.

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Mayan hot chocolate

  • Post published:August 4, 2017

There isn’t much as comforting as a cup of hot chocolate on a grey winter day. It’s been described as ‘more than a food, less than a drug’, and that definitely rings true for modern chocoholics who have those clever ancient Mayans to thank for transforming ordinary little cacao pods into the scrumptious confectionery we know and love as hot chocolate today. Try this cocoa recipe with a kick of chilli to warm you up.

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