Costa Rica Invitational is a great option if you love poker and just can’t get enough of the tropical paradise that is Costa Rica. The tournament is arranged by Point Poker en espanol. The tourney itself is a mix if invited European players, Costa Rican pros and Online Players from Point Poker. It’s an annual [...]
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More of a shot than a cocktail, the Springbok is a drink widely consumed in South Africa where Amarula is made. Very simple, it combines Creme de Menthe poured into a shot glass up to one third full, topped off with Amarula which sits as a creamy layer on top. This shot is to be [...]
Not really a cocktail but this one has to be on the list of summer classics. Hoegaarden, a white Belgian beer is popular in pub gardens across Europe. The bespoke brewing process, with additions of wheat, coriander and Curacao orange peel, gives Hoegaarden a distinct flavour and slightly cloudy appearance. More flavoursome than a normal [...]
You wouldn’t necessarily see Ouzo as a long drink given that it is better known as a shot. However, Ouzo, mixed with water and a good smattering of ice, is a typical Greek tipple that is surprisingly refreshing on a hot summer’s day. Invented by monks in the 14th Century, the aniseed taste tingles on [...]
This drink is said to have been originated in Venice by barman Giuseppe Cipriani who experimented with a blend of local fizzy wine, Prosecco, and pureed peach flesh. The pink colour reminded him of a painting by Giovanni Bellini in which a painted saint wore a toga matching the colour of Giuseppe’s creation. For this [...]
The Caipirinha is Brazil’s trademark cocktail made from their most commonly distilled alcoholic drink, Cachaça which is similar to rum and made from fermented sugar cane juice. Cachaça is combined with plenty of ice, sugar and lime to create a simple but punchy drink. It is similar in principle to the Mojito, but a shorter [...]
Another national classic, the Margarita has become world-famous since the key ingredient, Tequila’s humble beginnings in Aztec Mexico. Using a cactus plant called the blue agave, the town of Tequila in the Mexican state of Jalisco is now said to harvest more that 300 million plants every year to create the spirit, Tequila, so named [...]
Quintessentially English, the Pimms and Lemonade is the perfect summer drink for those lazy afternoons with a picnic in the park or in the countryside. It is a long, cooling beverage with refreshing fruits, cucumber and mint. The lower alcohol content means you can sit back and sup this thirst-quencher all afternoon without getting into [...]
A less well known cocktail but a delightful summer drink, none-the-less. The national Maltese liqueur, Bajtra, is made from prickly pears which are the fruit of cactus commonly found all across Malta. Bajtra is a sweet, short drink but when mixed with Kinnie, a Maltese bitter fizzy drink, it becomes a complex but refreshing aperitif. [...]
One of the most refreshing summer drinks you can sup on. The zingy flavours of lime and mint combine with softer tones of rum and sugar to create the perfect addition to the beach and a good book. The Mojito is a nice, long drink served with plenty of ice to cool you down when [...]