Did you know that April 30th is International Jazz Day? Let’s celebrate by taking some inspiration from New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz, and make the city’s official cocktail – The Sazerac. Never heard of it? Then let’s find out more in this quick guide. A bit of history Invented in the 19th century, the Sazerac is perhaps the oldest cocktail still popular in the United States, particularly in New…
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St. Patrick’s Day is almost here! This is a great opportunity to make an Irish Coffee, the Irish cocktail par excellence. Cédric, one of our bartenders at the Drinks&Co concept store in Paris, offers you an exclusive version: easy to make at home, tasty and original! A Unique Irish Coffee Irish Coffee doesn’t have to be made with whiskey. Sacrilege? Well, no. Cédric suggests replacing whiskey with poitín, an Irish…
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Long banned, Irish Poitín is making a strong comeback in Irish pubs. The drink, which is undoubtedly one of the oldest spirits in the world, has now been granted a Protected Geographical Indication. Let’s take a closer look at this spirit with a unique history! An Unaged Hooch Irish Poitín is a white spirit that is unaged (unlike whisky). It’s traditionally made in Irish homes with malted barley or potatoes.…
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A perfect dessert for Valentine’s Day! With the colours of love, this tiramisu with red fruits allows you to end your romantic rendezvous in style. Ingredients (for 2 people) 120g mascarpone 1 egg 20g sugar 5 sponge fingers 200g frozen red fruits A pinch of salt A little crème de cassis How to Make Tiramisu with Red Fruits Defrost the red fruits over a salad bowl (to collect the juice!).…
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Originally from Russia, vodka is the most consumed alcohol in the world. And with good reason, it is the basis of many cocktails. Great star in mixology, vodka is also useful in cooking. The proof, this recipe for pasta with salmon and vodka! Ingredients 500 g penne pasta4 small slices of smoked salmon1 400 g can of tomato pulp15 cl light liquid cream10 cl of vodka2 cloves of garlic2 tablespoons…
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A typical Italian recipe, the panettone is a brioche traditionally prepared for Christmas celebrations. Here is an easy recipe to make at home. INGREDIENTS (6 people) 500 g flour180 g butter5 egg yolks120 g milk60 g sugar18 g baker’s yeast200 g sultanas60 g honey1 pinch of saltA zest of lemon1 vanilla pod45 g of Grand Marnier60 g candied fruit pieces or chocolate chips PREPARATION In a saucepan, simmer the milk…
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Today we offer you an ideal recipe for the pre-Christmas period. Turkey, in fact, is a real classic, especially if stuffed! We have chosen the one stuffed with plums and pine nuts, for a pleasantly sweet and elegant taste. Be careful, however, not to exaggerate with the filling: the key is balance! Ingredients for 8 people: 1 kg turkey breast1 sheet of rectangular puff pastry2 tablespoons of plum jam100 g…
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About to blow out its 70 candles, this year the Beaujolais Nouveau festival will not be celebrated like always, but will still respect its original goal: to give colour and taste to autumn! Of course, there will be no parties and frantic parades, but the pleasure of tasting a young, fresh and fascinating wine will certainly not be lacking. Beaujolais Nouveau: a success story The official story begins in 1951,…
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Considered the national dish of South Africa, bobotie is a meat minced meat enriched with dried fruits, chutney, spices… and topped with a mixture of egg and milk. In a word, a real delight! INGREDIENTS (6 servings) 1 ½ pounds ground beef2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 medium onions, minced1 cup milk2 slices Texas toast thick-sliced bread½ sultanas (golden raisins)1 teaspoon apricot jam or dried apricots, chopped1 tablespoon hot chutney½ tablespoon curry powderBlack…
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