Queen's Day Cocktails... better late than never!

Queen's Day Madness!
In anticipation of the wild day, we were all about ORANGE on cocktail night!
The following morning we were out on the town, combing the canals and quiet (not quiet on Queen's Day though) neighborhoods...

We turned up a couple games, some cocktailing gear, and a lovely shelf!

Arjen finds an old-time juicer for cocktail night!

Even the food was orange, thanks to Astrid's sweet little cakes!

The Virgin Beatrix
(serves 6)
(preparation):
-score an apple
-stud an orange, a grapefruit, and a lemon with cloves
-bake fruits in the oven at 250 degrees for 30 minutes
-quarter the hot fruits in a big bowl (punchbowl)
-add a tablespoon of finely-chopped ginger
-add 30 grams of brown sugar
-add 300 ml boiling water
-squeeze all the juice out of the fruits with a spoon or muddler
-leave to cool for 30 minutes
-then strain through a sieve
-refrigerate or use immediately
(serving):
-pour over crushed ice
-top up with bitter lemon
-enjoy!

The Juliana Sparkle:
1 oz of oranjebitter
-top up with prosecco
- pour into a flute glass

Our friend Cedric visiting from Paris!

And a good time was had by all...