What comes first to your mind when Traditional English drinks are mentioned? I bet it's beer, but if you're looking for beer making ideas, then I'm afraid I must disappoint you
How to Make Traditional Lemonade
Traditional Lemonade is glacially pale, tart and very refreshing. No dyes, no preservatives and not too much sugar. But as far as tradtitional English recipes go, this is an easy one.
Cut four lemons into chunks - no need to be scientific about it. Place them into a jug, add 6 tablespoons of sugar and pour over 1 litre of boiling water. Leave to stand for exactly 10 minutes, 15 minutes if you like your lemonade rather bitter. Then strain the liquid into a clean jug and top with an equal quantity of sparkling water and serve over ice.
How to Make Shandy Gaff
I love the name of that drink - it sounds positively Regency! What is it? A refreshing little number that packs a bit of a punch. It needs to be served really cold, but the rest is just assembly.
Mix equal quantities of ale and ginger beer, then sharpen the lot with a dash of liqueur or brandy. Cointreau is tasty, but I prefer the mix with a snap of brandy.
How to Make Cider Cup
This is best served very cold, so start by placing a bottle of cider and a bottle of soda water in the fridge. When they're properly chilled mix 1 liqueur glass of brandy with a few thin strips of cucumber rind and lemon rind, a teaspoon of lemon juice and a teaspoon of sugar in a large jug. Top with the cider and sodawater and stir.
Serve over more ice.
How to Make Cherry Brandy
I used to love this stuff, but it's so difficult to get hold of morello cherries nowadays, that I've switched to drinking sloe gin instead. But if you ever find yourself with too many morello cherries (the sour ones!) than you know what to do with, take a 500g / 1lb and place them into a 1 litre jar that you have a tight-fitting lid to. Add 75g / 3oz sugar and fill up the jar with brandy.
Close the lid tightly and keep in a cool dark place for 2 months or so. Shake the jar every day for the first couple of weeks, then once a week for the remainder.
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