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  • Bourbon Apple Cider Fizz

    4/26/2022 11:49:28 AM(BlogPostModel { CustomProperties = System.Collections.Generic.Dictionary`2[System.String,System.String], Id = 201, MetaKeywords = bourbon apple cider fizz cocktail , MetaDescription = An Autumn drink you'll fall for! , MetaTitle = Bourbon apple cider fizz, SeName = bourbon-apple-cider-fizz, Title = Bourbon Apple Cider Fizz , Body = <p><strong><em>You will need:</em></strong></p> <ul> <li>1 part Bourbon</li> <li>1/2 part Vanilla Bean Syrup – a simply syrup with sugar, water and vanilla essence</li> <li>1/2 part Lemon Juice</li> <li>2 parts Apple cider</li> <li>Sparkling water &amp; ice</li> </ul> <p><strong><em>To make:</em></strong></p> <ol> <li>Fill a cocktail glass with ice and add the bourbon, vanilla syrup, lemon juice and apple cider</li> <li>Gently stir to combine</li> <li>Fill the remainder of the glass with sparkling water</li> <li>Garnish with apple slices, fresh thyme sprigs and a cinnamon stick</li> <li>Serve Immediately! Enjoy!</li> </ol>, BodyOverview = An Autumn drink you'll fall for!, AllowComments = True, PreventNotRegisteredUsersToLeaveComments = True, NumberOfComments = 0, CreatedOn = 4/26/2022 11:49:28 AM, Tags = System.Collections.Generic.List`1[System.String], Comments = System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Nop.Web.Models.Blogs.BlogCommentModel], AddNewComment = AddBlogCommentModel { CustomProperties = System.Collections.Generic.Dictionary`2[System.String,System.String], Id = 0, CommentText = , DisplayCaptcha = False } })

    An Autumn drink you'll fall for!

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  • Drink while fresh!

    4/19/2022 10:04:52 AM(BlogPostModel { CustomProperties = System.Collections.Generic.Dictionary`2[System.String,System.String], Id = 200, MetaKeywords = fresh hop craft beer , MetaDescription = Fresh hops don’t last long so brewers only have a short window during harvesting season to experiment with them. , MetaTitle = Fresh Hops, SeName = freshhops, Title = Drink while fresh! , Body = <p><em><strong>What’s so special about fresh hops? </strong></em></p> <p>Fresh hops don’t last long so brewers only have a short window during harvesting season to experiment with them. NZ Hops are usually harvested at the beginning of Autumn so you’ll notice ‘Fresh Hop’ beers hitting shelves in April.</p> <p>Often flown in within a few hours of harvesting from the heart of NZ’s hop growing region, Nelson, brewers will use fresh hops to create different flavour profiles and beers with an extra kick! If you’re a fan of fruity, citrusy and aromatic beers, then you’ll want to get your hands on some!</p> <p>Drink while fresh!</p>, BodyOverview = What's so special about fresh hops?, AllowComments = True, PreventNotRegisteredUsersToLeaveComments = True, NumberOfComments = 0, CreatedOn = 4/19/2022 10:04:52 AM, Tags = System.Collections.Generic.List`1[System.String], Comments = System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Nop.Web.Models.Blogs.BlogCommentModel], AddNewComment = AddBlogCommentModel { CustomProperties = System.Collections.Generic.Dictionary`2[System.String,System.String], Id = 0, CommentText = , DisplayCaptcha = False } })

    What's so special about fresh hops?

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  • Gin & Ginger

    3/28/2022 12:11:09 PM(BlogPostModel { CustomProperties = System.Collections.Generic.Dictionary`2[System.String,System.String], Id = 198, MetaKeywords = Gin Ginger cocktail , MetaDescription = A seasonal twist on your 5 o’clock gin, MetaTitle = Gin & Ginger, SeName = gin-ginger, Title = Gin & Ginger, Body = <p><strong><em>You will need:</em></strong></p> <ul> <li>Fresh mint leaves&nbsp;</li> <li>Half a fresh lime</li> <li>60ml gin of your choice</li> <li>120ml ginger beer</li> <li>Fresh ginger (optional)</li> </ul> <p><strong><em>To make:</em></strong></p> <ol> <li>Squeeze the juice of half a lime into a tall glass with the mint leaves and fresh ginger and muddle</li> <li>Fill glass with ice and add gin and ginger beer</li> <li>Garnish with extra mint leaves and a lime wedge&nbsp; &nbsp;</li> </ol>, BodyOverview = A seasonal twist on your 5 o’clock gin – also known as a gin gin mule., AllowComments = True, PreventNotRegisteredUsersToLeaveComments = True, NumberOfComments = 0, CreatedOn = 3/28/2022 12:11:09 PM, Tags = System.Collections.Generic.List`1[System.String], Comments = System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Nop.Web.Models.Blogs.BlogCommentModel], AddNewComment = AddBlogCommentModel { CustomProperties = System.Collections.Generic.Dictionary`2[System.String,System.String], Id = 0, CommentText = , DisplayCaptcha = False } })

    A seasonal twist on your 5 o’clock gin – also known as a gin gin mule.

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  • Classic or Dirty?

    3/21/2022 9:11:55 AM(BlogPostModel { CustomProperties = System.Collections.Generic.Dictionary`2[System.String,System.String], Id = 196, MetaKeywords = Martini cocktail classic dry, MetaDescription = What is the difference? A classic includes gin & vermouth. To make it dirty, a splash of olive brine is added to the mix. , MetaTitle = Classic or Dirty, SeName = classic-or-dirty, Title = Classic or Dirty?, Body = <p><strong><em>You will need:</em></strong></p> <ul> <li>70ml London Dry Gin</li> <li>15ml vermouth</li> <li>Green olives&nbsp;</li> <li>15ml of olive brine (to make it dirty)</li> </ul> <p><strong><em>To make:</em></strong></p> <ol> <li>Chill a martini glass in the freezer</li> <li>Add gin and vermouth (and brine if you are going for a Dirty Martini) to a mixing glass&nbsp;</li> <li>Add ice and stir until very cold</li> <li>Strain into the chilled martini glass and garnish with olives or a lemon twist&nbsp;</li> </ol> <p>&nbsp;</p>, BodyOverview = What is the difference? A classic includes gin & vermouth. To make it dirty, a splash of olive brine is added to the mix. , AllowComments = True, PreventNotRegisteredUsersToLeaveComments = True, NumberOfComments = 0, CreatedOn = 3/21/2022 9:11:55 AM, Tags = System.Collections.Generic.List`1[System.String], Comments = System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Nop.Web.Models.Blogs.BlogCommentModel], AddNewComment = AddBlogCommentModel { CustomProperties = System.Collections.Generic.Dictionary`2[System.String,System.String], Id = 0, CommentText = , DisplayCaptcha = False } })

    What is the difference? A classic includes gin & vermouth. To make it dirty, a splash of olive brine is added to the mix.

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