ice, ice baby
Discover ive ways to lavour your ice cubes, and how to use them
COFFEE
Freeze cold espresso in an ice cube tray. Shake 50ml vodka with 25ml Irish cream liqueur in a cocktail shaker with some ice, then strain into a glass with the frozen co ee ice cubes. Or, use them in cold milk or tonic water.
OLIVES & BRINE
Put whole pitted green olives in an ice cube tray and top up with some of the brine from the jar. Freeze until solid. Add to chilled gin or vodka for a dirty martini.
FLOWER PETALS
Edible lowers such
as pansies and nasturtiums can be frozen in ice cube trays with water.
They add a sophisticated touch
to a prosecco & elder lower cocktail.
MINI GRAPEFRUIT
& ORANGE
Freeze freshly squeezed orange and grapefruit juice in
mini ice cube trays, keeping the juices separate. Serve over
a bowl of thick Greek yogurt with a handful of granola and a
drizzle of honey.
HERBS
A household name
Also known as a Victoria
sandwich, this classic cake is named after Queen Victoria. It’s thought to have been her favourite treat at afternoon tea.
Light as a feather
Reigning from 1837 1901, Queen Victoria was the irst British monarch to enjoy sponge cake as we know it today – it wasn’t until 1843 that baking powder was invented, giving cakes their light,
sponge-like texture.
Twist on tradition
A classic Victoria sponge consists of two sponge cakes sandwiched with a layer each of jam and whipped cream. The top is not iced, but is usually dusted with icing sugar.
Turn to page 46 to try one of our two twists on this
great British bake.