It’s the most wonderful time of the year – a time to eat, drink and be merry as you enjoy the company of friends and loved ones. It’s also a time for celebration and what better way to do so than with homemade drinks that will impress your guests. And you don’t have to spend a considerable chunk of your budget at the liquor store either. These are all relatively inexpensive and super easy to prepare.
Peppermint Crisp shooters
Ingredients
(Makes three to four servings)
50ml vodka
80ml condensed milk
2 tablespoons fresh cream
1 bar of Peppermint Crisp chocolate
Method
Combine the vodka, condensed milk and cream and shake or stir well. Pour the mixture into shot glasses. You can now top each glass with a generous layer of grated Peppermint Crisp chocolate. Alternatively, you may want to serve each shooter with a block of Peppermint Crisp on the side. To enjoy it this way, pop the block of chocolate into your mouth, empty the shot glass, and chew.
Dom Pedro
Ingredients
(Serves two)
3 cups of vanilla ice cream
¼ cup Kahlua liqueur
½ cup heavy whipping cream
1 Flake chocolate or grated milk chocolate
Method
Scoop the ice cream into a blender. Add the liqueur and cream and blend. Pour the blended mixture into wine glasses and crumble or grate the chocolate on top. Serve with a straw.
Mock Cape Velvet
Ingredients
1 tin condensed milk
5ml instant coffee
5ml vanilla essence
1 tin Ideal milk
375ml brandy
Method
Mix all ingredients together and bottle. Place in the fridge and serve when chilled.
(The mixture can be kept in the fridge for a month without spoiling.)
Melktertjies
Ingredients
750ml vodka
2 tins Ideal milk
2 tins condensed milk
Cinnamon for sprinkling
Method
Pour the vodka into a large jug or two-litre container. Add the Ideal milk and the condensed milk. Mix well, pour into bottles and place in the fridge until needed. Shake well before pouring into shooter or shot glasses. Sprinkle cinnamon on top before serving.
