Cointreau Sundays!

Good evening friends!

Today, I met up with some very good friends and we went on those Belfast Bike things. I must say they are very good and now can't think of a good reason as to why this was the first time I had used them.

They are great value, good quality of bike and easy to use. I was riding in 3rd gear the whole time, not because I don't know how to use them, but because I do. This turned out to be a great workout for my legs- they were having to ride against a greater level of resistance or tension given by the higher gear, meant for a faster speed. So if you haven't used them as of yet, I would highly recommend it!

Then I came home, made a Forest Fruit Pavlova, some Shortbread and now Cosmos! What a better way to spend a Sunday, than to spend it with friends in the morning and then come home, cook and relax with the fam! And the gorgeous weather is just an added bonus!

The post is for the Cosmopolitans of course! It will be a short one, but not to worry, i'll be back for the shortbread and pavlova posts soon!

The ingredients you will need are: Serving 8 people or more depending on how stingy you are with the alcohol. I was generous with it.

- 250ml Vodka
- 125ml Cointreau
- 1/2 - 3/4 the container of Cranberry Juice

See this drink is really very good for you. Look at all that goodness and I don't just mean the alcohol! ;)

Cranberry juice, in case you need any convincing is proven to help with your bowels and ailments in that area. Enough Said.

'Phytonutrients, which are naturally derived plant compounds, are present in cranberries. And have been found to help prevent health problems.'

(https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/fruit/health-benefits-of-cranberry-juice.html)

As if that wasn't enough, they are also full of antioxidants, vitamin C and salicylic acid. What is Salicylic Acid you ask, it is 'a bitter compound present in certain plants. It is used as a fungicide and in the manufacture of aspirin and dyestuffs.'

(https://www.google.co.uk/#q=what+is+salicylic+acid) 

Method for making this wonderful drink:

- Get a jug

- Measure out the Vodka, Cointreau and Cranberry Juice into the jug

- Mix and chill

- Serve with Ice and a sprig of mint

Enjoy and get merry!