Get ready to party like it's 1969 with the one and only Margaret Fulton, Aussie culinary queen and your go-to for all things cocktails. Her recipes? They're the life of the party, bringing style and a good laugh to every event. So, grab your shaker and let's dive into some of her all-time hits for your next celebration. Ready to shake things up?
Claret cup: A bloody good time
Fun Fact: Claret is a British term for red Bordeaux wine from France. The name "Claret" comes from the French word "clairet," which referred to a light red wine in the Middle Ages.
Ingredients:
- 750 ml bottle of Claret
- 2 bottles of lemonade or soda
- 60 ml Brandy or Curacao (optional)
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions:
- Combine the Claret with lemonade or soda in a large pitcher
- Add the optional Brandy or Curacao for an extra kick
- Chill thoroughly before serving in Maits anodised cups
- Serve garnished with lemon slices. Serves 8-10
Sangria: A fiesta in a cup
Fun Fact: Sangria, a Spanish punch, gets its name from the Spanish word "sangre," meaning blood, due to its deep red colour.
Ingredients:
- 500 ml water
- 225 grams sugar
- 2 lemons
- 2 oranges
- 750 ml bottle red wine
- Soda water
Instructions:
- Combine water, sugar, and cinnamon in a saucepan and boil for 5 minutes. Cool the syrup
- Marinate the sliced lemons and oranges in the syrup for 1 hour
- In a large pitcher, add the syrup mixture, red wine, and soda water
- Chill before serving in Maits anodised cups. Garnish with additional fruit slices if desired
Brandy cocktail: A sophisticated sip
Fun Fact: Brandy is made by distilling wine and has been enjoyed since the 16th century. It's often used in cocktails for its rich flavour.
Ingredients:
- 90 ml Brandy
- 60 ml Curacao
- 30 ml lemon juice
- Dash of bitters
Instructions:
- Fill a mixing glass with ice
- Add Brandy, Curacao, lemon juice, and bitters
- Shake the mixture vigorously and strain it into chilled Maits anodised cups
- Garnish with a lemon twist if desired
Sweet martini: Shaken, not stirred
Fun Fact: The Martini's exact origins are unclear, but it has been a popular cocktail since at least the late 19th century. James Bond famously prefers his "shaken, not stirred."
Ingredients:
- 180 ml Gin
- 30 ml dry Vermouth
- Green olive for garnish
Instructions:
- Fill a mixing glass with ice
- Add Gin and dry Vermouth
- Stir thoroughly and strain into chilled Maits anodised cups
- Garnish each with a green olive
Cheers to nostalgic sips and good times
Margaret Fulton's legendary cocktails are the secret sauce to any party. Whether you throw a dinner soirée or a laid-back hangout, her drinks are the OG. Pour them into Maits cups for that extra fun, plus this way you'll never mix up your drinks. Cheers to that!