Has the lead up to the Sochi Winter Olympics left a bad taste in your mouth? The talk of withholding intelligence about security threats, the "there's no gays in Sochi, but you're welcome" speech and the culling of hundreds of stray dogs - it's all been a bit off-putting really, hasn't it? Never fear! I have the antidote - a cocktail that will sort that bitter taste right out.
We've heard unconfirmed reports that President Putin is sipping a Sochi Sweetner.
Source: the Business Insider
Sochi Sweetner
Ingredients:
45ml vodka
15ml butterscotch schnapps
ice (I hear there's loads of it over there.)
Method:
In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, schnapps and ice. Shake/shudder/twitch until cold and combined. Serve in a squat glass with an almond praline swizzle stick.
Almond Praline Swizzle Stick
Ingredients:
¾ cup slivered almonds
80ml water
1 cup caster sugar
Method:
Combine sugar and water in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until sugar has dissolved. Increase heat and bring the syrup to the boil. Boil, without stirring, for 5 to 7 minutes or until syrup turns golden. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Remove from heat. Add almonds. Pour onto prepared tray. Allow to cool. Cut praline into long swizzle stick-shaped pieces.
Bonus: if you drink one of these and squint, it looks like there's still five olympic rings!
Source: Getty Images
Of course, nothing will be as sweet as watching our Aussie athletes compete on the international stage. Many of them train in conditions that make the Jamaican Bobsled Team look spoilt. If I were there, I'd make them all a Sochi Sweetner - if for no other reason, to make them feel more comfortable going to the toot.
Sochi Village Toilets. Looks like they forgot to Putin the divider.
Source: Steve Rosenburg, twitter.
BOYEATSWORLD says
If I hadn't sworn to give up drinking forever after a birthday bender that left me bed ridden for 36 hours I'd be making one of these. Oh, who am I kidding, I'll be making one tonight 😉 x
Amanda, Cooker and a Looker says
It looked like a fabulous celebration Aleney. I'm sure it was the fried Brussels sprouts that took you down. 🙂
Emily @ Have A Laugh On Me says
I read this last night but too lazy too reply (on phone) LOL my ass off about the divider!!!!!!!!!! On my second vodka, lemon, ice and salt - so YEP 🙂 xxx
Amanda, Cooker and a Looker says
Cheers Em!
Beth Mantle says
"... putin the divider..."
Groan. NOW I need a Sochi sweetener! 😉
Amanda, Cooker and a Looker says
Sorry Beth. I don't know what got into me (actually I know exactly what got into me). Don't drink and write!
Sarah Blinco says
mmm delightful 🙂