It has been a crazy week of hopelessly looking at new flats and after searching from one side of the island to the other, I think it is safe to say that there is finally a glimmer of hope...and I can only imagine planting in front of the TV with a nice chilled drink and a refreshing salad.
Granted, its a Wednesday, but hey... I'm allowed to reward myself for climbing up and down endless stairs and all the hard work!
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I ended up making a Vermicelli salad - Thai style with lots of chili, lime and sweet basil and the only drink I could think of having with is the Plantation which I read about in American drink's blog. But as usual added a little twist to it...
What You Will Need:
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Muddle the basil and lime together with a muddler. Add the Gin, Cointreau, grapefruit juice and the ginger infused sugar syrup and shake with ice for 15-20 seconds. Strain into a chilled glass and if desired, top with some sparkling water. Garnish with sweet basil and a slice of grapefruit.
I was pleasantly surprised that this recipe wasn't another Rum concoction, given its name... if you are a Gin fan, this is a must try... and if you are not, after you try this, you will surely be converted!
Thanks for your lovely comment on my blog! Have you just moved to Hong Kong, or moved back? Where are you planning on living? How exciting! love your blog - the jam jar glasses are so cool! Hope to run into you one day! xxx
ReplyDeletegeneva
Thank YOU for your kind words.. and yea.. we are totally loving the recent popularity of the mason jars... i have lived in HK for about 18 years...so its just moving houses.. but still its a nightmare... well next time i see you.. i'll be sure to say hello... xxx
ReplyDeletericha