Fab Ferreira

This is Fab. It does the job well and looks even better, just like it’s namesake. This cocktail is named after a football player a few of us follow, Fabio Ferreira. It is quite sweet, a bit salty and exotic. Saude!

Please try it. It is a revelation.

Recipients: Those that like eye catching glamour and really nice drinks.

Type: Shaken

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La Cucaracha

La Cucaracha is a spectacle. It is best served at special occasions with familiar faces. As with most cocktail shots, it looks exciting. Contrary to the reputation of shots, it is smoother than expected.

Confession: Not my recipe. Our Spanish friend, Jose Antonio Laguens Martin showed us how to make these too many years ago to tell. And we’ve never looked back. Viva España!

Recipients: Party people in a controlled environment

Type: Shot

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Lazy Margarita

This isn’t a new recipe. It is a lazy method to get a margarita in your hand faster, using less implements. You can cull another step by using bottled juice instead of lemons but the aroma from bruised peel complements the citrus flavour of Cointreau or triple sec.

Recipients: Cool, fun, party people

Type: Made in glass

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Lagerita

This goes down easily. I suggest serving it at the start of your event and not all night.

Confession: I am unashamedly borrowing the basis of this from Nigella Lawson. I’m pretty sure she didn’t invent it, so I think it’s okay.

Recipients: Those about to party hard, at a party at which you need to break the ice, fast.

Type: Jug

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