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  • February 22, 2016

    RIVERSUN SUMMER BLENDS

    RIVERSUN SUMMER BLENDS
    Late last year Geoff and Anna Thorpe at Riversun here in Gisborne worked on a range of beautiful summer blends using our First Press grape juices and the South Island spirit Broken Shed vodka. 

    Teamed with Luke Calder, Mixologist, they came up with four summer cocktails each showcasing one of our First Press grape juices varietals: Chardonnay, Merlot, Rose, and Gewurtztraminer.

    We here at Gisborne Gourmet are excited to be able to share with you these inspiring confections.

    Thanks Riversun! Hat's off to Luke Calder. Shout out to Broken Shed vodka.
    And, enjoy! from Gisborne Gourmet.
    MOONHOPPER
    VODKA & CHARDONNAY GRAPE JUICE
    Balancing  rounded golden fruit Chardonnay with the zing of fresh ginger, the effervescent Moonhopper provides an uplifting pick-me-up on a late summer afternoon.
    3 thin slices of fresh ginger
    A splash of Broken Shed Vodka
    Muddle
    45ml Broken Shed Vodka
    60ml First Press Chardonnay
    Top with ice and add a splash of soda
    Stir
    Serve in a stemless wine glass
    FLIPPER
     
    VODKA & MERLOT GRAPE JUICE
    Velvety Merlot and strawberries create a festive tipple with a twist - or two - of black pepper. Ripe, ruby and delicious, kick on into the New Year with the Flipper.
    Into a cocktail shaker add:
    4 hulled strawberries
    2 twists of freshly ground black pepper
    muddle
    45ml Broken Shed vodka
    60ml First Press Merlot 
    Add ice
    Shake and strain into a martini glass
    SWINGBALL
    VODKA & ROSE GRAPE JUICE
    Like halcyon summer days, the Swingball is perfect for a lively fathering. Delicate, floral rose is served up with crisp apple and refreshing herbs - go on... glass in one hand, bat in other.
    1/8 apple, peeled and thinly sliced
    Straight into a rocks glass*
    Add 4 leaves each of mint and basil
    Muddle
    45ml Broken Shed vodka
    Stack with ice
    60ml First Press Rose
    Do not stir
    *Up the quantities and mix a pitcher to share
    SKINNY DIP
    VODKA & GEWURTZTRAMINER GRAPE JUICE
    Dive deep into the sultry summer abandon with the Skinny Dip. The elegant aromatics of Gewurtztraminer intertwine with exuberant pops of passionfruit and mint.
    1 tsp passionfruit pulp and 4 mint leaves
    Muddle
    45ml Broken Shed vodka
    60ml First Press Gewurtztraminer
    Top with ice and stir
    Or add a splash of soda and stir
    Serve in a highball glass
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