Designer Drinks

Cocktail al Cetriolo

With the help of a juicer mix 1/2 cup tomato juice, 1/4 cup cucumber juice, 1/4 cup carrot juice, Italian parsley.
Serve in a glass like "Diamante" by Driade.

La Menta

Previously infused mint can be served in a glass like "Cilindro" by Ichendorf Milano with ice or with milk, garnished with mint leaves.

Caffè Frappé

2 teaspoons of instant coffee, 1 teaspoon of sugar, ice cubes. In the Shaker "Chiringuito" designed by Ron Arad for Alessi add 15 ml. water, better if at room temperature, coffee and sugar. Shake until water becomes foamy. Pour in a 250 ml glass.
Add ice cubes for a "frappé Nero" or milk for a "frappé Bianco".

Shake al Cocco

1/2 liter milk, 125 ml. coconut milk, 1 coconut.
Grate 1/2 coconut and mix with the two milks. Shake for 1/2 minute and serve with ice cubes in this silverplated tumbler designed by Bellini for Armanicasa.

Lassi'

500 grams plain yogurt, 250 ml. water, 2 teaspoons sugar, cardamom powder.
Mix well yogurt, water and sugar to obtain a liquid drink, add cardamom and serve with ice cubes (mango juice can be added and a dollop of thick cream) or put in the fridge in a jug like "La Tina" by Guzzini until ready to serve.

Acqua allo Zenzero

Thin slices of ginger and water.
Boil the water and pour it over ginger, infuse for 30 minutes in a Thermos like "Impulse" by Ikea.

Ahhhhh!...Stay cool with style!

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And the winner of "A gift for you" is...
I am happy to announce that Kelly from the great Design Ties has won the Mediterraneo Alessi bowl generously given to us by All Modern (worth a click to see the fantastic assortment of modern and contemporary design they offer).
I could not believe my eyes when the #1 came up, and # 1 she was (the first to comment).
Congratulations Kelly, it must be your lucky month since you just won also a gorgeous rendering by Michelle Morelan... I would push my luck further if I was you!
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Thank you all for participating and leaving interesting comments.

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Write by: A-Efendy - Friday, July 10, 2009