A festive summer punch

This is a refreshing summer punch recipe which all the family will love. A traditional punch very kindly handed down to us from the amazing New Zealand fruit family Barkers. Serves 10 A refreshing summer punch for all the family. Makes 10 large glasses   You Will Need: 2 tbsp black leaf tea 2 each…

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Cocktail Party – Sangria

Be sure to serve this Sangria punch really cold and, if you’ve got the chance, make the ice cubes from fruit juice or wine so they won’t dilute the mixture. Serves 12 SANGRIA RECIPE YOU NEED: 4 tablespoons sugar 125ml (1/2 cup) brandy 1 orange, sliced 1 lemon, sliced 1 lime, sliced 750ml bottle chilled…

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Mulled Wine

The perfect drink for a cool, winter night with good food and friends. Mmmm, just sip some warm mulled wine for a perfect dinner party or apres ski. Serves 10 For mulled wine, you will need: 2 bottles of red wine (we love Ara Wines) An apple, sliced thinly Cloves 2 oranges sliced, with cloves stuck in…

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Classic Chocolate Milkshake

Nothing beats an ice cold chocolate milkshake as a hot afternoon dessert. So refreshing and oh so delicious, this is one chocolate indulgence that we all know and love too well. So don’t feel guilty, treat yourself.

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Simple Indian Milk Tea

Simple Indian Milk Tea Fresh ideas

This is for the poor Wellingtonians who are suffering with a cold snap in the middle of summer. Thanks to Ray Watson for the recipe. Serves 2 This is for the poor Wellingtonians who are suffering with a cold snap in the middle of summer. Thanks to R Watson for the recipe. You Will Need:…

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Fruit Tea Warmers

Fruit Team Warmers Healthy Food Ideas

It’s cooling down at night now and what better way to relax and warm up than with a refreshing Fruit Tea. Mmmmm!!! No easier way to make a hot fruit tea. You Will Need: 1Tbsp fresh grated ginger. ½ cup Barker’s Blackcurrant Fruit Syrup 2 English breakfast tea bags or 1 Tbsp tea leaves 4…

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Hot Chocolate

Fresh food ideas Hot Chocolate

Hot Chocolate Have you ever wished that you could make a hot chocolate that tastes just the ones from cafes? Well here is a recipe that will let you finally be able to do just that. You Will Need: 2 c milk 90 grams semisweet chocolate, chopped 30 grams milk chocolate, chopped 1 Tsp granulated…

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Cocktail Party – Cuban Passion

Cuban Passion Fresh Fast

Using the beautiful and healthy Barkers Orange Barley Passionfruit fruit syrup, this cocktail is like a Caribbean holiday in a glass. Serves 1 You Will Need: 30 mls White Rum 15 mls Barker’s Orange & Barley with Passionfruit  Fruit Syrup 60mls Guava Juice   Method: Shake the rum and syrup together in an ice-filled shaker.…

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