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Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Loose Women's Ruth Langsford's 'go-to summer cocktail' recipe step-by-step
The TV star, 65, unveiled her favourite summer cocktail on Instagram There's no finer time for a cocktail than summer. And now, Ruth Langsford has unveiled her go-to recipe that's best enjoyed amidst sunny British weather. While you might envision a Piña Colada or Mojito, the Loose Women star instead took viewers through a tutorial to make her favourite Limoncello Spritz. This involves just a handful of ingredients and takes minutes to make. "Hello and welcome to Ruth's happy hour," she said in an Instagram video earlier this week. "Now, I know a lot of people's go-to summer drink is an Aperol Spritz. Mine is a Limoncello Spritz. "So, I'm just going to put one together and show you what I do." First and foremost, Ruth popped a couple of ice cubes in some cocktail glasses before topping these up with some Limoncello - the key staple of this drink. While the star, 65, didn't exactly measure how much was put in, she stopped when the glass appeared just under half-full. Ruth explained: "I mean, you can do proper measurements - but you know. "I just go by eye. Good old slug of Limoncello - isn't that a pretty bottle? I love Prosecco anyway on its own, but this is a really fresh lemony [drink]." Popping open the bottle of Prosecco, Ruth poured some into each glass. She then followed this up with some Schweppes soda water - but only a little. "Okay, so then we are going in with Prosecco," she continued. "[Then] Schweppes, because I think it's the nicest, fizziest one. If I could actually undo it. Not too much, don't want to dilute everything. "And then this is a little hack of mine. I put all my lemon slices, I cut them, I put them in the freezer, put them in a little box, and then they are all done. And then they are like a lemon ice cube then. I do a couple of those - presentation is all Ruth. "Fresh mint - and there you go. Limoncello Spritz. Cheers, everyone." Ruth's summer cocktail was quickly showered with countless comments on Instagram, with many fans eager to try the recipe for themselves. One person wrote: "I LOVE Limoncello Ruth so deffo be trying this cheers." Meanwhile, another person added: "Definitely going try, all supplies are bought," as someone else said: "That looks delicious." Ruth's Limoncello Spritz ingredient list As outlined in Ruth's video tutorial, the star uses: Limoncello Schweppes soda water Ice cubes Prosecco Frozen lemon slices Mint leaves Captioning the video, Ruth also added: "It's light, refreshing and really easy to make. I don't bother using strict measurements but try and follow the 3-2-1 rule… 3 parts Prosecco, 2 parts Limoncello, 1 part soda water. "My top tip? Frozen lemon wedges. They keep your drink chilled without watering it down and add a lovely zingy twist!"


Time Out
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Osteria Mucca
✍️ Time Out Sydney never writes starred restaurant and bar reviews from hosted experiences – Time Out covers restaurant and bar bills, and anonymously reviews, so that readers can trust our critique. Find out more, here. There are a lot of beautiful dining rooms in Sydney – the kind that, when you step inside, whisk you away to another world; where thoughts of to-do lists and Everest-like piles of laundry melt away like lemon granita under the Amalfi sun. Bennelong, tucked within the city's white sails, is one of them. So too is the coastal kitsch of Sean's in Bondi. Osteria Mucca, a charming trattoria from the Continental Deli crew that opened in April this year, is another such room. Found on Newtown 's happening Australia Street, the 50-seat Italian restaurant had a past life as a butcher. Those 115-year-old forest-green-and-white tiles are the originals. Candles flicker on top of white tablecloths, Art Deco-style vintage lights hang from the ceiling – creating the perfect dinner-date glow – and vintage plates jazz up the walls. This is the work of Sarah Doyle, co-owner and creative director of Paisano & Daughters, who has a knack for creating venues with their own soul. (It just takes one peep into siblings and neighbours – eclectic fisherman's den Mister Grotto, honey-hued plant celebration Flora, and Continental Deli with its big Euro energy – to fully appreciate her talent.) The room feels like an occasion, so we bypass the Limoncello Spritz and Mucca Martini in favour of a glass of Sella & Mosca's sparkling from Sardinia, poured (and appreciated) tableside. Cheers. The timeless space isn't the only thing I'm a big fan of Leading the kitchen is Janina Allende, who ran the pass at Sydney favourite Pellegrino 2000 for more than two years, and also spent time on the pans at Alberto's Lounge and Bar Vincent. At Osteria Mucca, Allende is spotlighting regional Italian classics, with home-style recipes and handmade pasta. In a nod to the restaurant's former life – and because the group knows their way around meat (Osteria Mucca shares DNA with the award-winning Porteño) – they also do all their butchery in-house. FYI – 'Mucca' means 'cow' in Italian. But we start with land and sea – a riff on puntarelle alla Romana, which sees ribbon-like curls of the slightly bitter, crunchy and cool puntarelle coated in a punchy anchovy dressing tempered with creamy, veneer-white buffalo mozzarella. So good. Meanwhile, hunks of pickled cauliflower, carrot and onion rest atop a smooth, nutty fava bean dip doused in olive oil, and are best mopped up with a crusty ciabatta roll that the team source from Brickfields. Next comes our cotechino – a dish that tastes both new and familiar. Soft, house-made pork sausage meat fragrant with cinnamon, clove and nutmeg rests on a bed of slow-cooked buttery-sweet lentils and vegetables. It's adorned with a vivid salsa verde, chewy mustard fruits and delicate shavings of horseradish. Originating from northern Italy, cotechino con lenticchie is traditionally eaten on New Year's Eve; the coin-shaped lentils symbolising wealth and prosperity. I say to our waiter it tastes like Christmas, and he says it's a hit then, too. Also a hit: our bottle of 2022 Montesecondo Rosso sangiovese from Tuscany that's cherry-red and lovely with soft tannins. Ping-pong-shaped balls of ricotta gnudi, so soft you can cut them with a spoon, sit in a pool of browned butter and topped with crisp sage leaves and thin shavings of lemon rind that cleverly cut through and lift. This, and whatever season of Survivor, and you can stick a fork in me – I'm done Formidable pastry chef Lauren Eldridge is behind the desserts at Osteria Mucca (and the three other Paisano & Daughters venues), which features house-made gelato (right now it's grapefruit); cassata with ricotta, chocolate and candied fruit; and bonèt alla Piemontese – a chocolate and amaretti custard topped with marsala Chantilly. If I wasn't stuffed like a, well, gnudi, I'd go for one of those. On this Tuesday night, the room hums with songs my grandparents would have danced to, the clink of glassware and the laughter of friends. There's not a table free. I say goodbye to the team, pull on my coat, step into the fresh night air – and glance back one last time. For a few hours it was all about that bellissimo dining room, those knockout gnudi and the person across from me. That's the power of a great restaurant. Now, back to life admin.


Scottish Sun
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
M&S shoppers race to buy £3.50 margarita in a can that's has a new and improved feature that fans are going wild for
Read on for more summer cocktails launching in M&S DRINK UP M&S shoppers race to buy £3.50 margarita in a can that's has a new and improved feature that fans are going wild for WITH summer now here, we're all dreaming of relaxing in the park or the garden with a cheeky drink in hand. And shoppers are going wild for the latest collection of tinned cocktails from Marks & Spencer. Advertisement 3 M&S fans are stocking up on their new cocktail collection Credit: 3 The new margarita has fans going wild Credit: 3 There are some more experimental drinks on offer to Credit: The new collection of goodies has launched in store and there's something for everyone. The M&S store in Heswall shared the summer drinks on TikTok writing: "Look like summer." The original collection includes favourites such as mojitos, pina coladas and cosmos, but they've gone more experimental this time. M&S has some fan favourites up for grabs this summer, like Apertivio Spritz, which is made from bitter orange flavours and sparkling white wine. Advertisement There's also a mint and elderflower Hugo Spritz and a Limoncello Spritz. Also up for grabs is an exotic Sake Spritz, made with a blend of the Japanese liquor in a tropical lyche flavour. But there's one cocktail that has everyone excited to try. Included in the new range of drinks is a margarita made with blanco tequila, zestty limes and sweet agave syrup. Advertisement While M&S has released the iconic cocktail before, in the past it has been a fizzy version. But now shoppers are thrilled to see it come without the fizz and it costs just £3.50. The £3.50 M&S buy that'll make your whole house smell like a 'boujee candle' The TikTok video was a hit with viewers who couldn't hide their excitement over the new collection. One person wrote: "Hope this means M&S are finally selling a proper margarita that's not fizzy!" which the store liked, hinting it was. Advertisement Another commented: 'Those little 14% ones are chef's kiss." "M&S STAYS WINNING," penned a third. NHS guidelines on drinking alcohol According to the NHS, regularly drinking more than 14 units of alcohol a week risks damaging your health. To keep health risks from alcohol to a low level if you drink most weeks: men and women are advised not to drink more than 14 units a week on a regular basis spread your drinking over 3 or more days if you regularly drink as much as 14 units a week if you want to cut down, try to have several drink-free days each week If you're pregnant or think you could become pregnant, the safest approach is not to drink alcohol at all to keep risks to your baby to a minimum. You read more on the NHS website. Meanwhile a fourth said: "Omg the Hugo." "Heaven,' claimed a fifth. Advertisement Someone else added: 'Yumm." Fabulous will pay for your exclusive stories. Just email: fabulousdigital@ and pop EXCLUSIVE in the subject line.
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Scotsman
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Cocktail expert shares how to make Sabrina Carpenter's favourite summer drink
The star shared her favourite summer cocktail 🍹 Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Sabrina shared her favourite cocktail in an interview with Rolling Stone magazine The singer shared that she loves a Limoncello Spritz A cocktail expert has shared how to make a Limoncello Spritz at home Sabrina Carpenter is one of the most popular solo female pop stars of recent years, and has influenced many in regards to hair, fashion and musical style. The former Disney Channel actress became a global sensation after the release of her 2024 single Espresso and following album Short 'n' Sweet. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The 26-year-old singer from Pennsylvania in the US became iconic for her tour outfits which included bejewelled platform boots and pastel coloured outfits with a heart cut-out design, as well as her bouncy blonde curls and make-up style. Cocktail expert shares how to make Sabrina Carpenter's favourite summer tipple at home | AFP via Getty Images Now, she's influencing fans once again as she revealed her favourite cocktail in an interview with Rolling Stone magazine, and searches for the cocktail have risen in popularity. In an interview with Rolling Stone magazine which was shared on social media, Sabrina shared that her favourite summer tipple is a Limoncello Spritz. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Sabrina said in the interview: 'My newest alcoholic obsession is Limoncello Spritz. It's very fresh, it's very good for summer. I'll be drinking a lot of those.' Since Sabrina revealed her favourite summer drink, searches for Limoncello Spritz and how to make them have increased. Patrick Pistolesi, a master mixologist at NIO Cocktails has shared the ingredients and method to making the perfect Limoncello Spritz. How to make a Limoncello Spritz? Ingredients: 90ml Prosecco 60ml Limoncello 30ml Sparkling water or soda Ice cubes Slice of lemon to garnish Method: Patrick explains: 'It's really simple to make a limoncello spritz at home. All you need is a tall glass with a handful of ice cubes in. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Then, add in 60ml of limoncello, 30ml of water or soda and then pour 90ml of prosecco on top. Stir gently and finally garnish with a slice of lemon on the side before sitting back and enjoying every last sip!' If you have a food and drink story to share with us, we'd love to hear from you. You can now send your stories to us online via YourWorld at It's free to use and, once checked, your story will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers.


Syyaha
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Syyaha
Inside Riyadh's Most Luxurious New Brunch Experience at Café Boulud
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 2025– Café Boulud at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh is elevating the brunch scene in Riyadh, with the launch of a refined and indulgent Friday brunch experience. Seamlessly blending the charm of a New York weekend with the finesse of classic French cuisine, this new offering invites guests to unwind, indulge, and savor every bite in one of city's most elegant dining destinations. From the moment guests step into the stylish, naturally lit interior of Café Boulud, they are welcomed into a warm and refined space where every detail is designed to elevate the dining experience. The curated menu, served as a bottomless à la carte brunch, brings together signature dishes, luxurious mains, and made-to-order specialties—each crafted with the precision, creativity, and flair that define Café Boulud's unique culinary signature. The experience begins with handcrafted cocktails like classic Mimosas, zesty Limoncello Spritz, and a daring Jalapeño-infused Vermouth—each designed to awaken the senses. Cold starters set the tone for indulgence like delicately plated shrimp cocktails, and a caviar supplement for those seeking elevated luxury. Egg lovers can revel in a variety of delicacies at the dedicated egg station, including perfectly executed Eggs Benedict, Florentine, or Royal, creamy Avocado Toast topped with poached eggs, and custom-prepared eggs with seasonal garnishes. Brunch adventurers will find joy in the hot starters and mains—from Chicken & Waffles drizzled with maple syrup to Lobster Rolls on buttered buns, Roasted Black Cod with lemon butter, and Wagyu American Burgers served with all the trimmings. Dessert is an event of its own. Guests can select from the Classic Cheesecake Trolley with customizable toppings, the tangy and sweet Key Lime Pie, a rich chocolate Brownie with Brazilian nuts, or a nostalgic Banana Split layered with ice cream, whipped cream, and chocolate sauce. Every dish is thoughtfully prepared to evoke delight. Café Boulud's new Friday brunch is already becoming a favorite for locals and visitors alike, offering standout cuisine in an atmosphere that's both vibrant and inviting. Whether you're celebrating something special or just looking to enjoy the best brunch in Riyadh, this experience is the perfect way to slow down and enjoy your weekend. Brunch is served every Friday from 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM, priced at SAR 375 per person. For more information or bookings please visit: