Entertaining this new year and looking for cocktail recipes that will leave your guests impressed? Haroon Haffajee has got your back. Buhle Mbonambi
asked the Durban-based mixologist for the perfect new year recipes.
Haroon Haffajee of Harvey's, winner of the regional finals of the Diageo Reserve bartender of the year title, and runner up in the nationals. Picture: Supplied
It takes a lot for one to become one of the most respected mixologists in the country and Haroon Haffajee is that. He’s a whisky expert, cocktail mixologist, trainer and consultant to top restaurants and bars.
He works as a Diageo Reserve brand ambassador for KwaZulu-Natal, representing their luxury brands across trade, media, consumer and internal channels. He has worked in the industry for 17 years.
Who better then to offer you tips on making cocktails that will blow the socks off your guests?
Tonight We Tanqueray
The perfect way to start off an elegant celebration.
40ml Tanqueray No TEN gin
12.5ml fresh lemon juice
15ml sugar syrup
rosé bubbly
Shake the first three ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled champagne flute.
Fill the glass with rosé bubbly, lightly stir and garnish with a spiral of orange zest.