Jer-Tails

Seven Fishbowl Cocktail: Yes, it is actually that big!

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:58:19 +0300

Seven Fishbowl Cocktail: Yes, it is actually that big!

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Sun, 19 May 2013 21:25:39 +0300

The Charm Aperitif based, It is designed to spark your...

Tue, 07 May 2013 18:14:00 +0300

The Charm

Aperitif based, It is designed to spark your appetite.

With Campari, Gin, Dry Vermouth, Amaretto & a splash of Orange Juice, i call it a peppery feast :D

Courtesy of Isabella

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:42:06 +0300

Courtesy of Isabella

So this is where i work! Some of the displays we have...

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:06:41 +0300

So this is where i work! Some of the displays we have around..

We are also the only lounge that can sell Veuve Clicquot by glass in Kenya and East Africa.

Its called Seven Grill & Lounge, Village Market

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Mon, 07 Jan 2013 09:59:03 +0300

I made this to make it easy for everyone! :D

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 09:56:00 +0300

I made this to make it easy for everyone! :D

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Fri, 21 Dec 2012 18:39:19 +0300

Wine Cocktail Mingle!

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 18:18:00 +0300

Last night, I attended the Wine Cocktail Mingle at Relish Restaurant, Victoria Plaza.

It was organized by Massive Dynamics [www.massivedynamics.co.ke], a company that has quite a lot of experience in the event industry in the UK and Ghana. Previously, in Kenya, they had successfully organized the Nederburg wine tasting.

So, at the event they featured 5 wine cocktails; Red Wine Sangria, White Wine Sangria, Mulled Wine(hot), White Wine Spritzer and Calimocho. To be honest, I was quite pleasantly surprised with them. I had prepared a Sangria for my Christmas party but it was nowhere near to the ones I had at the event. The cocktails were very flavorful, and all had a fruity undertone.

My personal favorite was the White wine Sangria. As soon as I had tasted it, I was thoroughly impressed! There was a lime-y flavor in there that really piqued my curiosity. What was the secret ingredient? Well, as they say, It’s a secret…

“I liked the Red Sangria because it wasn’t too sweet, It wasn’t too spicy. The mulled wine was like Fanta orange with spices” –Nzsia

“I really liked the Mulled Wine because it puts me in the Christmas mood. It is very popular in Europe” –Jenny

“A sangria is different everywhere you go” –Mary

I found that the majority prefer more of the wine taste in their cocktails “otherwise it just tastes like juice”. For this reason, people kept going back for the Calimocho which had some doubting whether or not it really was a cocktail.

“I’m always up for trying new things. I actually don’t have a particular drink I always order” - Terry

People had rather mixed emotions about the event. Due to the restaurant setting, some felt like it discouraged mingling and that they should have instead opted for a standing, cocktail party like setting.

“The cocktail setting is important because some come with their families and you don’t know who is who” -Vie

“The décor and ambience was awesome because such things like wine, they need an ambience where people can savor them; the music, the service… It’s perfect.” -Mwai

The cocktails were served in a glass and brought to your table one at a time starting with the red wine sangria.

One of the guests, Kay, expected a stall like setup where one would walk up to different tables and could get some information about the particular cocktail, then proceed to taste it. There was a general consensus about the lack of proper labeling and food pairings such as cheeses or cold meats.

“They brought the hot one, then the cold one” -Doreen

“All of them tasted the same after the first one because there was no in between” -Pauline

Every body had strong opinions and interesting perspectives on the cocktails and the event, but, all in all, it was a great time where we got to try something new with great company.

I am thoroughly looking forward their next event.

The recipe for the Mulled Wine is coming up soon…

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Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:01:51 +0300

Some more pictures from my Pre-Christmas Party Photos Courtesy...

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:59:43 +0300

Some more pictures from my Pre-Christmas Party

Photos Courtesy of The Kiss Bandit

Some Pictures from my Pre-Christmas Party Pictures courtesy of...

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:54:44 +0300

Whiskey Milk Punch

Konyag! Jer Original Punch

Some Pictures from my Pre-Christmas Party

Pictures courtesy of The Kiss Bandit!

Vintage Vat 69 adverts from 1937 and 1934! Merry Christmas :D

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 09:29:00 +0300

Merry Christmas 1937

1937

1934

Vintage Vat 69 adverts from 1937 and 1934!

Merry Christmas :D

Cuban's For Christmas!

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 07:58:18 +0300

This one is for one of my good friends Ragni :D (ragzzxx.tumblr.com/) Check it out

On my search for a simple cocktail I could whip up whenever people dropped by this festive season, I came across a recipe for a Brandy Cuban.

What’s really great about this recipe is that you can make a variety of cocktails just by changing the liquor involved… for example, substitute brandy for rum and make a Cuba Libre!

-> 2-3 ice cubes

-> 1.5 measures Brandy

-> Juice of 1/2 a lime

-> Coke, to top up

Place the ice cubes into a glass and pour over the brandy and lime juice. Stir vigorously to mix then add coke.

Ragni I hope you like this one :D It’s pretty simple and isn’t brandy just the perfect thing for Christmas?

However, If it’s cold where you are, follow for an Irish Coffee recipe

Follow for more cocktails :D

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 07:24:48 +0300

Follow for more cocktails :D

Alcohol will HELP you LOSE WEIGHT!!

Sat, 01 Dec 2012 13:34:00 +0300

No, girls, alcohol is not just for helping you hook up with that guy…

According to an article I found on LIVESTRONG.com alcohol actually has some hidden benefits. There’s lots of bad stuff about alcohol and consuming it but let’s take a second to talk about all the good stuff :D

So what other reasons could there possibly be to drink more?? like some of us need any

Protect your heart - drink Pinot Noir(bendsimmons blog)
Beat that belly fat! - drink a bottle of light beer
Reduce risk of diabetes - drink a Bloody Mary
Boost your brainpower! [how do you like them apples?] - Wine
Say goodbye to gallstones - Eppa Sangria

So grab a glass of either one of the above and visit LIVESTRONG.com to read more on exactly how this works. I feel the beer calling me :D

The Link: www.livestrong.com/article/557658-5-hidden-health-benefits-of-alcohol/

You must remember to work out!! Let’s keep those alky...

Sat, 01 Dec 2012 07:46:37 +0300

You must remember to work out!! Let’s keep those alky calories at bay!

Jer's Lab: Banana Liqueur

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:43:58 +0300

This is my proudest product from the lab! But before i go into the recipe, you should know the basics of making a liqueur…

The process is quite simple, but requires a lot of patience. All you require is a

high-proof alcohol (i.e the higher the percentage of alcohol, the better), the best i could find is 43% King Robert Vodka.

I recommend the use of Vodka because it doesn’t have a strong flavour that would interfere or alter the taste of the final product.

The flavouring agent
Simple syrup (made using sugar and water in the ratios 2:1 respectively)

These are the basics.

Now the recipe for my Banana liqueur

-> 2 normal sized bananas. The picture above is of my first batch where i used sweet bananas. This product from this is ready to enjoy in two weeks. However, the normal bananas make a better quality Banana Liqueur.

-> 1 Teaspoon vanilla essence

-> 500ml Vodka

The process is quite simple. Cut up the bananas and add to a seal-able jar. Add the vodka and vanilla essence and store in a dark area for one week shaking it occasionally. After that week, strain and filter the mixture which you will then store in the dark area for one more month.

I’ve gotten excellent reviews for the liqueur. I can be drank straight up as a digestif [that’s how i like it] or in a cocktail such as a banana daiquiri.

My Orange Vodka Infusions I was experimenting with the zest and...

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:33:02 +0300

My Orange Vodka Infusions

I was experimenting with the zest and the flesh to see which worked out better.

Recipe coming up soon…

an-imbibing-gentleman: Some Swinging Tunes from the 1950’s...

Sun, 04 Nov 2012 10:07:15 +0300

an-imbibing-gentleman:

Some Swinging Tunes from the 1950’s & 60’s.