Hudsons Happy Hours & a Classic Cocktail!

The Hudsons Happy Hour has become somewhat of a Friday tradition among my mates and I. There is no better way to end a tough week at varsity than with some good food, cheap drinks and a chilled vibe. However, if you feel like starting the weekend a little early - Hudsons runs its half price special from Monday to Friday between 4:30-6.30pm. While I tend to go for the half price beer on tap 9/10 times, there is a wide variety of cocktails from which to choose. I've had good experiences with their Berry Mojito and Long Island Cranberry, and the Cosmo (somewhat predictable) seems to be a fan favourite among the ladies! When it comes to the appetisers nothing quite beats the Crumbed Chicken Strips! The occasional Porky Poppers order always goes down well, but tends to leave you feeling the need to go for a run or eat a salad! All in all it's a great place to spend an afternoon with 2 (a rather conservative estimate) drinks and an appetiser setting you back about R60.

I've provided the link to the Claremont Hudsons menu below - however the Hudsons on Kloof Street and Somerset have almost identical offerings!

http://www.theburgerjoint.co.za/images/stories/menu/Hudsons_Menu_Claremont_v2.jpg

I'll conclude today's post with a recipe for one of the nicest (personal opinion) and arguably most popular cocktails in the world: the Classic Mojito. The Mojito is considered Cuba's national drink and has become a favourite worldwide. It is incredibly easy to make (with only 5 or 6 easily obtainable ingredients needed) and, if you get a few mates together, comparatively quite affordable.

MOJITO:
Glass: Highball with crushed ice

Ingredients: 6-8 Mint Leaves
                      4 Lemon/Lime Wedges
                      1 Teaspoon Cane Sugar
                      Dash of Lime Juice
                      50ml White Rum
                      Top it off with Soda

Method: Add the mint leaves, lemon/lime wedges, sugar and lime juice to the Highball glass. Gently mash these ingredients together using a muddler (don't muddle to vigorously - mint leaves should not be shredded). Fill 3/4 of the glass with crushed ice and add the rum. Stir until the ingredients in the drink are evenly distributed throughout the glass. Top up the glass with crushed ice and soda water. Finally, add a mint sprig and a lemon/lime wedge as garnish.

Result: a visually appealing, refreshing, summery drink I find suitable for almost any occasion!

 Until next time...Happy Drinking.