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Micro-made Extras
STRAWBERRY LIQUEUR
Makes: 750 ml
Ingredients:
500 g sugar
500 g washed and hulled strawberries
600 g brandy or whisky
Method:
Place sugar and strawberries in 4-litre dish. Stir well.
Cook on P10 for 15 minutes. Stir in brandy or
whisky. Pour into an airtight container. Store
refrigerated for 2 to 3 months. Serve in liqueur
glasses or as a tall drink with ice cubes and soda
water.
COFFEE LIQUEUR
Makes: 750 ml
Ingredients:
1
1
⁄2 cups hot tap water
2 cups sugar
1
⁄3 cup freeze dried coffee
3 teaspoons vanilla essence
2 cups vodka
Method:
Pour water into 4-litre casserole dish. Add remaining
ingredients (except vodka) and stir well. Cook on P6
for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool slightly and mix in vodka.
Pour into an airtight container and stand 4 days
before serving. Serve in liqueur glasses.
IRISH COFFEE
Makes 1
Ingredients:
3
⁄
4
cup ready made coffee
1 nip whisky
whipped cream
Method:
Place coffee and whisky in cup. Heat on P10 for 1
1
⁄2
to 2 minutes, until nearly boiling. Pipe whipped
cream on top and serve.
Note: 2 cups will take approximately 3 minutes to heat.
HINT:
STEAMED HAND TOWELS:
For an added touch at dinner parties, steam your
own hand towels. Saturate in cold water, wring and
place on plate. Heat on P10 for 1 to 2 minutes.
Spicy Chocolate Drink
SPICY CHOCOLATE DRINK
Serves: 2
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons coffee powder
2 teaspoons drinking chocolate
1
⁄
2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons sugar
2 cups milk
Method:
Blend coffee, drinking chocolate, cinnamon and
sugar in 4-cup heatproof jug. Gradually stir in milk.
Cook on P6 for 6 minutes. Stirring halfway. Pour into
coffee mugs. Decorate with whipped cream or
marshmallow, if desired.
PEPPERMINT COOLER
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
3 peppermint tea bags
4 cups cold water
juice of
1
⁄2 lemon
ice blocks
4 slices lemon or lime
mint leaves to garnish
Method:
Place tea bags and water in large jug. Cook on P10
for 10 to 12 minutes. Stand for 2 to 3 minutes, then
discard tea bags. Cool. Add lemon juice. Refrigerate
until well chilled. Serve in long glasses with ice
blocks. Garnish with lemon or lime slices and mint
leaves.
Cooking Guide