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A few days ago we discussed some problems with controlling the calories in your diet, but basically the problem is talking about calories, protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, etc. instead of food. A diet must focus on food and we must take care that these are of quality and combine in the best way. Continue Reading

The origins of the spritzer are not so simple to place: the most accepted hypothesis is that it was a custom of the soldiers of the Austrian Empire, in order to lighten the decisive flavor and strong alcoholic note of the Veneto wines. To do this, the soldiers stretched the wine with soda water or sparkling water. In fact, the name of this cocktail derives from the Austrian German verb spritzer, or “to sprinkle”, which indicates the practice of lengthening the wine with sparkling water. The Austrian custom has come down to our days in numerous variations: here’s how to prepare the orange spritzer for halloween.

Halloween drink recipe orange spritzer recipe

You can quickly make a rich, colorful punch in a jar for a refreshing drink.

Ingredients

• Two cups of cold water
• One can (6 oz) frozen orange juice, thawed
• ¾ cup frozen, thawed grapefruit juice concentrate (from a 12 oz can)
• One bottle (1 liter) of sparkling water, ice-cold (very cold)
• Orange slices if you want them
• Fresh mint leaves if you want them

Instructions

1. In a large jug, mix cold water, orange juice, grapefruit juice, and sparkling mineral water.
2. Serve the spritzers (mix in step 1) on ice. Garnish each glass with a slice of orange and a mint leaf.
3. You can quickly make a rich, colorful punch in a jar for a refreshing drink.

Second recipe

Ingredients For A Glass

• 2 parts of Aperol
• 3 parts of Prosecco
• 1 part of Soda
• Ice
• Half orange slice

Method

Pour in a glass, following this order, ice, Prosecco, Aperol and finally sparkling water to obtain a drink with a homogeneous flavor. Turn with a straw or spoon and serve immediately, adding the orange.

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Total time: 5 minutes

1. This cocktail must always be prepared in a rock glass or in a wine glass;
2. Ice must be the first element in the glass;
3. This cocktail should never be shaken but mixed with a spoon or straw directly in the glass;
4. The orange serves only as a garnish, and the juice should never be squeezed into the cocktail;
5. It should be prepared and served / drunk to prevent the ice from melting the flavor of the cocktail.

Types of Spritzer

Despite the great debate between the one with Campari and the one with Aperol, there are many other more or less regional variations of the classic. Let’s see some:

Hugo

The Hugo was born in South Tyrol, created by Naturno barman Roland Gruber and includes prosecco, elderflower syrup, Seltz, a few mint leaves, a slice of lime and ice. It is more like a mojito but has been brought back into the same family as the spritz.

Cynar Spritzer

It predicts the use of Cynar instead of Aperol for which we will have (2 types):

• ⅓ Cynar
• ⅓ White wine or Prosecco
• ⅓ Mineral water, Soda or Seltz
• Lemon
• Ice cubes

All mixed for an alcoholic drink with an important and decisive taste. It involves the use of Select instead of Aperol for which we will have:

• ⅓ White wine or Prosecco
• ⅓ Mineral water, Soda or Seltz
• Lemon
• Ice cubes

Apparently, according to the Venetians, is the only possible one, the original one.

If you really want to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, you surely won’t have to go far. Surely you can prepare the green mac and cheese to celebrate the day with friends and families. Your kids will love st Patricks day green mac n cheese because the green color comes from healthy vegetables. Discover a different, easy and fast way to cook pasta with this rich American-style macaroni and cheese.

st patricks day green mac n cheese recipe

Method 1

Preparation time: 10 minutes | Total time: 15 minutes

Ingredients (2 people):

• 200 g of macaroni
• 140 g cheddar cheese (grated)
• 35 g of butter
• 250 ml of evaporated milk
• 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon of flour
• Salt
• Pepper
• Parsley

Preparation of the recipe for macaroni and cheese:

1. Heat plenty of water in a saucepan. Season and when it starts to boil, add the macaroni and cook for as long as the package says. Drain the macaroni and reserve.
2. Meltdown the butter in a saucepan. Add the flour and cook a little. Add the milk little by little and keep stirring without stopping. Add the mustard and continue stirring. Add 100 g of grated cheese, salt and pepper and mix well until you get a homogeneous cream.
3. Add the drained macaroni, mix well and transfer everything to an ovenproof dish. Sprinkle with the rest of the cheese and gratin in the oven.
4. Serve with a small amount of parsley.

Advice: The color of cheddar cheese can vary from white to orange. The orange color is due to the fact that they add a natural dye made with annatto.

Method 2:

By following the second method, you can easily prepare st Patricks day green mac n cheese.

1. Roast the chops

While green mac is cooking, grill 3-4 boneless, smoked pork chops in a grill pan for reservation.

2. Base

Also, while the mac is cooking, cut half an onion and 4-5 garlic cloves in julienne strips.

3. Saute

In a stove over medium heat with a tablespoon of olive oil, sauté the onion and garlic until they start to wilt, about 3-4 minutes. Add 4 cups of spinach leaves and sauté for 2 more minutes.

4. To the blender

Put the onion, garlic, and spinach and basil mixture in a blender glass and add a cup of Central American cream and half a cup of milk. This sauce, with some variations, is inspired by the one prepared by expert chefs.

Cut the chops into cubes. Put the pasta in a bowl and add the green sauce. Mix and add half of the cutlet cubes and stir. At the time of serving, put a few cubes of cutlet on each plate on top.