Christine Perrett

HELLO! Happy New Years to all my friends and followers here on the gram! I hope you all have a great 2023 ahead with less challenges and more happy adventures! It’s been a while since I last posted and frankly 2022 was just a year I had to dedicate my time primarily to living in the real world. I have certainly missed the chats and the laughs, sharing common passions and all the creative fun. So perhaps a little fun to intro myself to new followers and catch up with those lovely bunch that have been such a great support the last 4-5 years. Would love to know your 2 events of 2022 that were positive/challenged you/taught you something and 2 things in 2023 that you are looking to enjoy/tackle. 2022 - Emigrated to Australia ➡️ Boy oh boy did I underestimate the emotional toll it would take. Whilst very exciting, emigrating it is not for the weak hearted! Having to say goodbye to all we had built in the UK over 16 years was so tough, it’s the family and friends we miss the most. - Judging spirits and drinks with @internationaldrinksspecialists @worlddrinksawards @spiritsbusiness and @guildoffinefood Getting to meet talented people from all sides of life and the world, learning valuable insight and experiencing producers’ heart and soul in a glass. 2023 - Finding my feet by either forging my creative side here in Australia or going back to my corporate life that I did enjoy so very much. Perhaps even a mix of the two 📸🎞🍹🗂🗓🗄 - Spending precious time with family and friends whilst watching my little humans grow and learn from our new life down under ❤️🏡 What is your top 2 for both 2022 and 2023? #happy2023 #whatsnext #happynewyear2023 #challenges #adventures #lifedownunder #australia #onelifetolive #makingmemories #chaseyourdreams #keepingitreal #notimetowaste

NEW ADVENTURE! Our family made a rather big change just over a month ago. After spending 15 great years in the UK, we have moved to Brisbane, Australia 🇦🇺 One thing we always promised ourselves is to live life to the fullest with no regrets. If the last two years are anything to go by, you just never know what is ahead or how fragile life can be. After loosing 3 members of our close family in less than two years, for me it was time to get closer to my family so we can have our village again but also to give our kids a childhood as close to the one we grew up in South Africa with. So more sun, more outdoors, more connection with wildlife and the beauty of nature…and family time. It has been hard saying goodbye to our special people in the UK and our wonderful life there (I would highly recommend it to anyone!) but time is not our friend so with no second go at this thing called life….our new adventure here in Australia has begun. Also get to meet up with my gorgeous friend @the_margarita_mum and some other Aussie IG friends @thespiritedwoman @nobull_cocktails @theaussiebartender I am looking forward to getting to know more of the great Australian spirits and drinks having had an affinity for them already from the UK. So here is to living your best life too wherever you are! 🥂 #bignews #lifechanging #gobigorgohome #lifeisforliving #noregrets #australia #lifedownunder #australianspirits #australiagram #drinkstagram #lifeistooshort #makethebestofit #brisbane #makeithappen #familyfirst

MAKE MINE A TEQUILA Goodness by putting your preconceived ideas aside, it’s amazing how your view can change and taste for that matter. The spirit that that was the ruin of the morning after, now is one of my favourites. So versatile, crafted with passion and when done well, so many divine cocktails to enjoy with it. From straight sipping over ice to the classics and twists….Happy National Tequila Day! Hope you are enjoy a delicious tequila cocktail. Salute! #tequila #nationaltequiladay #cocktailsofinstagram #drinkstagram #tequilacocktails #cocktails #cocktailgram #mixology #bartender #mixology #sundayfunday #garnishgame #drinksphotography #drinks #cocktailsathome #craftcocktails #drinkspecials #drinksofinstagram #cocktailrecipes #cocktailstogo #cocktailsandmixology

NEVER TOO LATE Missed World Rum Day, a bit of car shopping took my attention but thought I would share some of my favourite rum creations because it never has to be only for one day. SPARKLING MAI TAI 1/4 part blended Overproof Rum 1/2 part blended Aged Rum 1/2 part orange curaçao liqueur 1/2 part orgeat 3/4 part lime juice Top with champagne BETWEEN THE SHEETS 22.5ml cognac 22.5ml Aged rum 22.5ml cointreau 7.5ml lemon juice 2.5ml simple syrup TEA DAIQUIRI 50ml Rum infused with green tea 15ml lime juice 10ml simple syrup A BRIGHTER DAY 15ml Aged Rum 7.5ml coconut rum 7.5ml coffee liqueur 15ml hazelnut liqueur 110ml pineapple juice ALL OF YOU 60ml Spiced Rum 15ml chilli and cinnamon syrup 1 tsp mandarin preserve 3 cherry plums Top with a fiery ginger beer GARIBIRD 35ml Spiced Rum 25ml Campari 2.5ml simple syrup 100ml orange juice CUT SPIKED FIG 30ml Wensleydale fat washed Spiced Rum 30ml Pear Liqueur 30ml mulled pear juice (cinnamon and star anise) 20ml lemon juice 15ml fig, lemon and vanilla syrup 4 dashes of cinnamon tincture. THE MAD PINEAPPLE 35ml botanical rum 55ml tepache 15ml orange and honey syrup 15ml lemon juice 3 dashes chilli bitters 3 leaves of basil mint ALMOND COLADA 60ml High Proof Aged Rum 15ml amaretto 75ml pineapple juice 22.5ml lime juice 10ml orgeat 5 drops of fig tincture CORNISH SALTY BIRD 45ml golden rum 25ml Campari 45ml pineapple juice 15ml lime juice 10ml homemade vanilla honey syrup Pinch of salt #worldrumday #rum #rumcocktails #cocktails #cocktailsathome #mixology #craftcocktails #rumdiaries #drinkstagram #imbibe #drinksathome #tropical #foodanddrink #nibbles #artofdrinks #cocktailpairing #cocktailrecipes #cocteles #figs #cheese #cheeseboard

AMORE ITALY What is your favourite destination for holidays and cocktails? It feels like a long time ago but in fact only two weeks ago my family and I were exploring one of my favourite destinations, Italy. The scenery, the people, the food and cocktails…so much to love about this beautiful country. This time it was the Amalfi Coast and Tuscany…I can’t wait to go back again! Not my usual type of posts but believe me there were delicious cocktails in every place from the simple to the complex, the classics to the gastronomical delights. We visited Sorrento, Positano, Salerno, Florence, Pistoia, Lucca & Pisa. Great to catch up with some friends too @strongwellsltd @onthesauceagain Till we meet again, Ciao Italy ❤️🇮🇹 #italy #cocktails #drinkstagram #amalficoast #tuscany #amore #amalficoastitaly #sorrento #positano #florence #pistoia #lucca #pisa #belissimo #ciao #cocktailsofinstagram #holidaydrinks #italytravel #takemeback #italygram #foodanddrink #stunningview #breathtaking #travelphotography #travelgram #ilovetravel

LOVIN’ SUMMER! (Ad) As you may have seen in my stories I am away on an epic European adventure with my family. It has been wonderful being able to get back to travelling, not without its hiccups of delays and lots of queues but so worth it in the end. It is so hot in Italy this weekend, especially Tuscany so here is a cobbler but with the twist of a cold brew tea. Being the strange person I am, I don’t drink tea but tea in cocktails…can never get enough of them! These cold tea infusions by @whittardofchelsea1886 have been brilliant and there is a combination for everyone’s taste preferences. This cocktail is a lower ABV too for those looking for a lighter cocktail. Any recent tea cocktails you have enjoyed? TEA COBBLER 40ml @whittardofchelsea1886 Passionfruit,Mango & Peach Cold Brew 45ml fino sherry 30ml mango liqueur 20ml lemon juice 10ml sugar syrup Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a highball glass filled with ice. Garnish with peach and mint. #tea #teacocktails #sherry #artofdrinks #cocktails #summerdrinks #refreshingdrinks #garnishgame #prettydrinks #easyrecipes #cocktailrecipes #afternoontea #coldbrewtea #entertainingathome #cocktailsathome #drinkstagram #imbibe #mixology #drinks

RENOVATION So no cocktail content today! I promised to share photos of how we turn our extremely ugly fixer upper patio into the perfect entertaining area. With me designing and my super DIY mad hubby, we were able to transform our space into a divine area to host friends and family. All for under £5k and with no professional help. It’s safe to say though that we may be done with fixer uppers because with 3 young children in tow it’s just brutal. #houserenovation #entertainingathome #outdoorliving #outdoortransformation #entertaining #gardenparty #patiodesign #patio #makeitnew #diy #oldtonew #partytime #bbq #summerliving #summervibes #artificialgrass #builtinbbq #timeforfriends #renovationproject #outdoorspace #hangingout

WORLD GIN DAY To the spirit that started it all for me and is still one of my favourites. I am not alone of course with gin being produced all around the world and certainly a huge market here in the UK. Thanks to the lovely Emma @ginmonkeyuk we all have #worldginday to celebrate all things juniper. No matter what your preference, this versatile spirit caters for all of it. A specific gin may not be to everyone’s taste but there is a gin for every one dialling into your flavour preferences. Be it a classic, contemporary, navy, sipping or flavoured…you are certainly not without choice. Cheers to all the great distillers that work with such passion to produce the gins we love so much. There is certainly a fair amount of gin cocktails on my feed so here is a small selection, check out my feed for the recipes and more. Happy World Gin Day for tomorrow! #cocktails #craftedmixology #gincocktails #gin #gingingin #letsbegin #friyay #drinks #drinkstagram #imbibe #artofdrinks #deliciousdrinks #summervibes #whichone #cocteles #mixology #cocktailsathome #garnishes #garnishgame #glassware #atwistofcitrus #makemineagin #ginstagram #hiphiphooray #easyrecipes #cocktailsofinstagram #cocktailrecipes