Unique flavours of self-made cocktails to toast to New Year
From left: Tom Collins, Procera Gimlet, dry Martini and Kijabe Sour on display during a cocktail competition at Procera Gin firm in Industrial Area, Nairobi on December 5, 2024.
Two drops of Angostura bitters A cube of brown sugar Double shot of Bombay Bramble Ice Lemon or orange peels
Procedure
Build the angostura bitter, brown sugar and Bombay Bramble into a glass with ice. Stir the glass and garnish it with lemon or orange peel.
Classic Margarita by Sammy Craft
Ingredients
60ml of tequila 30 ml of lemon juice Ice cubes
Procedure
Pour the tequila and lemon juice into a shaker with ice. Shake to mix the ingredients, then strain into a margarita glass.
Tequila Sunrise by Peter Gachui
Ingredients
Lemon juice 45ml tequila. Fresh oranges Grenadine syrup
Procedure
Add the ingredients directly into the highball glass of ice. Begin with the lemon juice, then add the tequila. Top up with the fresh oranges, and then pour a little bit of the grenadine syrup from the top of the glass. It will slowly settle at the bottom. Stir and drink.
Merle Gin Martini Rosso or any other sweet vermouth Campari Fresh oranges
Procedure
Pour and stir equal parts of the ingredients into a whisky glass over a big rock of ice. Garnish with an orange and squeeze in the orange oils.
Whisky Sour by Samia Joan
Ingredients
Lemon juice Sugar syrup Bitters Whisky Egg white (optional)
Procedure
Put the lemon juice, whisky, sugar syrup and bitters in a shaker and shake. After shaking, pour them over a glass of ice. You can add egg white on top to give it more texture.
Espresso Martini by Samia Joan
Ingredients
Kahlua (Coffee Liquer) Vodka Sugar syrup
Procedure
Pour the three ingredients into a shaker, shake it up, and then serve in a martini glass.
Non-alcoholic drinks
Passion Virgin Mojito by Samia Joan
Ingredients
Lemons Mint leaves Passion fruit Passion juice Sugar syrup
Procedure
Take the lemons and sugar, muddle them together, add the mint leaves, and gently crush the mint leaves to extract the oils. Then add passion fruit and ice cubes, and top up with passion fruit juice.
Muddle the oranges and strawberries together. Add ice and cranberry juice. Then, top it up with tonic water.
Cocktails for New Year: Mix of unique flavours and local twists
This holiday season, elevate your festive celebrations with a selection of vibrant, creative cocktails that celebrate the finest ingredients and the spirit of the season.
From Procera Gin to exotic fruits, botanical infusions, and local touches, these cocktails offer something unique and refreshing for every guest. Here’s a closer look at each drink and its delightful flavours.
PPP Sundowner
Ingredients
15ml Pomegranate Syrup 25ml Passion Cordial 30ml Super Lemon Juice 50ml Procera Blue Dot Gin 60ml Soda Water 2 Drops of Botanical Saline Solution Garnish: Frozen Juniper Procera, Pomegranate, Passion Caviar
Method
Add all ingredients (except soda water) to a shaker. Shake well with ice and strain into a highball glass filled with a large block of ice. Top up with soda water, and garnish with frozen juniper Procera, pomegranate seeds, and passion caviar for an extra pop of colour and flavour.
60ml Procera Gin 30ml Hibiscus Cordial 30ml Lime Juice 50ml Pineapple Juice Garnish: Dried Lemon, Procera Foliage, Dried Hibiscus
Method
Pour all ingredients into a shaker and shake well. Strain into a highball glass filled with ice, and top up with tonic water. Garnish with a dried lemon slice, fresh Procera foliage, and dried hibiscus flowers for a stunning presentation.
Procera Elderflower Sparkler
Ingredients
60ml Procera Gin 30ml Lemon Juice 5ml Fresh Mint 10ml Elderflower Liqueur 22.5ml Gooseberry Syrup (Homemade) 30ml Aquafaba or Egg White 60ml Sparkling Wine Garnish: Edible Flower
Method
Place all ingredients, except the sparkling wine, into a shaker. Shake well and strain over ice into a glass. Top with sparkling wine, and garnish with an edible flower for an extra touch of elegance.
Tropical Procera Punch
Ingredients
60ml Procera Gin 30ml Lemon Juice 30ml Pineapple Jam 15ml Cointreau 30ml Coconut Water Grilled Pineapple Blue Dot Botanical Salt Dash of Ginger Beer Garnish: Pineapple Leaves & Botanical Salt
Method
Muddle a piece of grilled pineapple and pineapple jam in a shaker. Add all other ingredients (except ginger beer) and shake well. Strain over ice in a highball glass and top with ginger beer. Garnish with pineapple leaves and a sprinkle of botanical salt for a tropical, flavorful finish.
Combine all ingredients in a shaker. Dry shake first (without ice), then add ice and shake again. Strain into a highball glass (or whiskey glass) and garnish with a frozen edible violet flower for a whimsical, floral touch.
Najivunia (Kenyan Pride)
Ingredients
50ml Procera Blue Dot Gin 20ml Lacto fermented sugarcane & black pepper syrup 15ml Lemon Juice 10ml Honey Syrup 5ml Aperol Homemade Grapefruit Soda Garnish: Blue, Red, and Green Grapefruit Jello Dots and Kenyan Flag Bracelet
Method
Shake all ingredients together in a shaker, and strain into a highball glass. Top with homemade grapefruit soda. Garnish with colourful grapefruit jello dots and a Kenyan flag bracelet for a vibrant and festive finish.
