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By way of celebrating the 3rd birthday of
in-the-spirit (1st August 2005), we thought
it would be a fun idea to have a light-hearted
journey through the Zodiac to match a cocktail
recipe to every star sign. Have a look and
see if you think we have been able to capture
your character traits in the perfect cocktail
recipe for you. This month we have concentrated
on the first 6 signs of the zodiac and we will
complete our guide in the September feature.
There are many different opinions on the
subject of astrology and we have taken some
of the most
widely recognised information about each star
sign to choose our selection of cocktail recipes.
We have also opted to feature star stones for
each sign - these are not birth stones but
gems most closely associated with the ruling
planet
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Ruling
planet: Mars
Associated colour(s): Red
Star stone: Diamond
Characteristics: Adventurous, energetic, enthusiastic and quick witted but can
also be quick-tempered, impulsive and impatient.
Famous Arians: Victoria Beckham, Doris Day, Steve McQueen, Vincent Van Gogh.
Recommended cocktail: Red
Army – a delicious combination of vodka and De Kuyper Triple Sec producing fruity flavours and a deep fiery
red cocktail.
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Ruling
planet: Venus
Associated colour(s): Pink – and also green
Star stone: Emerald
Characteristics: Patient, reliable, warm-hearted but can also be possessive and
inflexible.
Famous Taureans: Audrey Hepburn, Catherine The Great, William Shakespeare, David
Beckham.
Recommended cocktail: In
the Pink – a delicious yet simple blend of De
Kuyper Cranberry liqueur and grapefruit juice – perfectly balanced bitter
and sweet flavours.
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Ruling
planet: Mercury
Associated colour(s): Green – and also yellow
Star stone: Moss Agate
Characteristics: Adaptable, witty, lively and communicative. Can also be inconsistent,
inquisitive and nervous.
Famous Geminis: Marilyn Monroe, Stan Laurel, Kylie Minogue, Paul McCartney.
Recommended cocktail: Green
Eyes - an easy to make mix of vodka,
De Kuyper Blue Curaçao with orange juice and lime cordial. This gives
a deep green colour to a mouth-watering collection of citrus fruit flavours.
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Ruling
planet: Moon
Associated colour(s): Silver
Star stone: Pearl
Characteristics: Loving, intuitive, protective and sympathetic. Can also be changeable
and moody.
Famous Cancerians: Sylvester Stallone, Ginger Rogers, Prince William, Julius
Caesar.
Recommended cocktail: Blue
Lagoon - a cool yet refreshing blend of vodka, De Kuyper Blue Curaçao topped up with lemonade. Just the kind of
place to find Cancerians searching for their pearls!
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Ruling
planet: Sun
Associated colour(s): Gold
Star stone: Ruby
Characteristics: Faithful, warm-hearted, creative and enthusiastic. Can also
be dogmatic and intolerant.
Famous Leos: Madonna, Robert Redford, Neil Armstrong, Emily Brontë.
Recommended cocktail: Ruby
Haze – an elegant cocktail made with Bourbon,
De Kuyper Cherry Brandy and Noilly
Prat Dry with a dash of Angostura Bitters
and
lime juice.
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Ruling
planet: Mercury
Associated colour(s): Dark brown – also green
Star stone: Sardonyx
Characteristics: Modest, meticulous, reliable and intelligent. Can also be a
perfectionist and over critical.
Famous Virgos: Keanu Reeves, Prince Harry, Richard Gere, Sophia Loren.
Recommended cocktail: Disaronno
Darkness – a rich dark cocktail made with
strong black coffee and flavoured with Disaronno
Amaretto, Cognac and cream.
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We hope you
have enjoyed our cocktail recipe offerings
this time and look forward to seeing you next
month for the concluding part of our cocktail
voyage through the second half of the zodiac.
As always – please enjoy in-the-spirit’s recommended cocktails in
moderation.
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