Cocktail Time!

It's already 2012 in Christmas Island, New Zealand and Fiji, but here in the UK our celebrations won't be getting under way for a few more hours - leaving just enough time to grab ingredients for making your own Pesto cocktails to see in the New Year with!

Our first masterclass, as effortlessly demonstrated by our very own Deansgate cocktail king Marcus, will take you through how to create the Maple Leaf.

The Maple Leaf is the creation of Marcus and Christian of Pesto Italian Restaurants Deansgate. The special recipe was laboriously tested by Marcus, Christian and the video team - we are pleased to confirm this delicious treat is easy to make and suitably potent for any New Year's celebrations!

So, without further ado, we introduce Pesto Italian Restaurant's the Maple Leaf.



Ingredients

Maple Syrup
Monin Syrup (liquid sugar)
Mount Gay Rum
Basil
Lots of ice!

Equipment

Cocktail shaker
Cocktail glasses
Straws (optional)
Strainer

Method

Chill your cocktail glass with ice and soda
Add a shot of maple syrup
Add a generous shot of Mount Gay rum
Monin syrup
A smack of basil
Shake it all up with the ice
Strain and pour
Enjoy!