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Welcome to the second part of in-the-spirit’s
light-hearted journey through the Zodiac
to match a cocktail recipe to each astrological
sign. Whether you are a Piscean or a Libran,
we hope we have selected cocktail recipes
that
encapsulate your own star sign.
As stated in our previous 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 help us
decide on our choices of cocktail recipes.
We have also
opted to feature star stones for each sign
- these are not birth stones but gems most
closely
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Ruling
planet: Venus
Associated colour(s): Blue (and also yellow)
Star stone: Sapphire
Characteristics: Romantic, sociable, idealistic and charming. Can also be flirtatious
and indecisive.
Famous Librans: Michael Douglas, Luciano Pavarotti, Oscar Wilde, Olivia Newton-John.
Recommended cocktail: Sapphire
Perfection – a beautiful vibrant blue cocktail
recipe made with Peach Schnapps and De
Kuyper Blue Curaçao with lime cordial
and bitter lemon. Very fruity.
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Ruling
planet: Mars
Associated colour(s): Dark red, maroon
Star stone: Opal
Characteristics: Determined, magnetic and passionate. Can also be obstinate and
compulsive.
Famous Scorpios: Prince Charles, Bill Gates, Demi Moore, Grace Kelly.
Recommended cocktail: Elixir
of Love – a rich and creamy blend of Disaronno
Amaretto, white rum and De
Kuyper Crème de Cacao Brown. Sublime blend
of deep chocolate and almond flavours.
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Ruling
planet: Jupiter
Associated colour(s): Rich purple
Star stone: Topaz
Characteristics: Optimistic, straight-forward, philosophical. Can also be restless
and irresponsible.
Famous Sagittarians: Tina Turner, Toulouse-Lautrec, Billy Idol, Steven Spielberg.
Recommended cocktail: Cassis
Tini – a vivid berry coloured and flavoured
cocktail recipe made from vodka, De
Kuyper Crème de Cassis and cranberry juice.
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Ruling
planet: Saturn
Associated colour(s): Brown (and also black)
Star stone: Black Onyx
Characteristics: Practical, disciplined, humorous and reserved. Can also be pessimistic
and fatalistic.
Famous Capricorns: Anthony Hopkins, Joan of Arc, Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton.
Recommended cocktail: Mocha
Martini – a tasty creamy coffee flavoured cocktail
recipe using exotic Amarula Cream, bourbon, De
Kuyper Crème de Cacao Brown,
coffee and cream.
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Ruling
planet: Uranus
Associated colour(s): Turquoise and electric blue
Star stone: Turquoise
Characteristics: Friendly, loyal, inventive and independent. Can be unpredictable
and unemotional.
Famous Aquarians: Christian Dior, Humphrey Bogart, Charles Dickens, Oprah Winfrey.
Recommended cocktail: Turquoise
Margarita – a stunning blue cocktail made
using tequila, De Kuyper Blue Curaçao and sugar syrup. A bitter sweet
citrus taste which perfectly balances with the tequila.
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Ruling
planet: Neptune
Associated colour(s): Soft seagreen
Star stone: Moonstone
Characteristics: Imaginative, sensitive, selfless and unworldly. Can also be
escapist, idealistic and weak-willed.
Famous Pisceans: Pierre Auguste Renoir, Michael Caine, Rob Lowe, Elizabeth Taylor.
Recommended cocktail: Moonstar – this
cocktail is a blend of a traditional
herbal liqueur – Bénédictine,
with vodka and pineapple juice. Deep herbal flavours mix with the fruity
flavours
of pineapple.
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We hope you
have enjoyed the concluding part of our zodiac
cocktail recipe ideas. As always – please
enjoy in-the-spirit’s
recommended cocktails in moderation.
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