Fan of grapes and cocktails? This recipe is for you. According to our drinks expert, Jeanne Calitz, the grape smash is the most refreshing way to enjoy local grapes.
Ingredients
Method
- a handful of fresh, halved red grapes
- 1 lime, quartered
- 60 ml tequila or white rum
- 20 ml simple syrup
- sprigs of fresh mint, to taste
- sparkling water, optional
Method
Ingredients
1. Place the grapes in a shaker and add lime, tequila or white rum, simple syrup and a couple of sprigs of fresh mint. Muddle well – you want the grapes to release their flavour and the skins to add pink colour to the juice.
2. Shake with ice until chilled, then strain into a tumbler filled with ice. Garnish with fresh mint and more halved grapes. Top with sparkling water if a taller, less sweet, drink is more to your liking.
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Photograph: Jan Ras
Production: Bianca Strydom
Food assistant: Raymand Buitendag
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