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    By Amanda Smyth 7 Comments

    Sochi Sweetener

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    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
    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 praile 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.

    sochi olympic rings - getty images
    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. Source: Steve Rosenburg, twitter.
    Sochi Village Toilets.  Looks like they forgot to Putin the divider.
    Source: Steve Rosenburg, twitter.

    will you be watching the winter games?

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    Comments

    1. BOYEATSWORLD says

      February 09, 2014 at 6:43 am

      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

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      • Amanda, Cooker and a Looker says

        February 12, 2014 at 2:49 pm

        It looked like a fabulous celebration Aleney. I'm sure it was the fried Brussels sprouts that took you down. 🙂

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    2. Emily @ Have A Laugh On Me says

      February 09, 2014 at 8:59 pm

      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

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      • Amanda, Cooker and a Looker says

        February 12, 2014 at 2:46 pm

        Cheers Em!

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    3. Beth Mantle says

      February 10, 2014 at 10:59 am

      "... putin the divider..."

      Groan. NOW I need a Sochi sweetener! 😉

      Reply
      • Amanda, Cooker and a Looker says

        February 12, 2014 at 2:46 pm

        Sorry Beth. I don't know what got into me (actually I know exactly what got into me). Don't drink and write!

        Reply
    4. Sarah Blinco says

      February 10, 2014 at 7:27 pm

      mmm delightful 🙂

      Reply

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