CocktailOf TheWeek; VALENTINO.FROM Simon Mousa, chef and owner at Valentino's Italian restaurant in High Street, Harborne. INGREDIENTS Brandy Cointreau Tia Maria Tia Maria is the brand name of an alcoholic drink. Produced by the industry giant Pernod Ricard through their Malibu-Kahlúa International subsidiary, Tia Maria is a "liqueur spirit" which resembles a coffee liqueur such as Kahlúa, which is also produced by Pernod Ricard. Cream METHOD 1. Put a few cubes of ice into a glass. 2. Put one measure of brandy, one of Cointreau and one of Tia Maria into a heatresistant cup and gently warm the liqueurs Liqueurs are high-alcohol, high-sugar beverages with added flavorings usually derived from herbs, fruits, or nuts. Liqueurs are distinct from flavored liquors, fruit brandy and eau de vie which contain no sugar. Most liqueurs range between 15 and 70 percent alcohol by volume. - making sure they do not boil. 3. Pour the mixture into the glass over the ice cubes. 4. Gently pour one teaspoon of cream over the back of a teaspoon, on top of the cocktail mixture. 5. Decorate and serve. Simon Mousa, owner of Valentino's restaurant.. |
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