Gimlet

1. for each drink, place in a blender:
   • 60 g (2 oz.) lime juice
   • 1 egg white
   • 1 tsp. sugar
   • 90 g (3 oz.) gin or vodka
2. or pour into a shaker and shake well; 
3. pour into chilled wine glasses;
4. garnish with a slice of lime

Mai Tai

1. for each drink, place in a blender
   • the juice of 1/2 lime
   • 15 g (1/2 oz.) apricot brandy 
   • 15 g (1/2 oz.) curaçao
   • 60 g (2 oz.) Jamaica rum
2. or pour into a shaker with a few ice cubes and shake;
3. pour into chilled cocktail glasses 
4. garnish with a pineapple slice

Planter's Punch and other tropical cocktails

Sangria

1. in a small saucepan, dissolve 1/2 cup (125 ml) sugar in 1 cup (250 ml) water;
2. add:
   • 1 lime, thinly sliced
   • 1 orange, thinly sliced
3. let the fruit marinate at room temperature for at least 4 hours;
4. place a few ice cubes into a pitcher;
5. add the syrup (water and sugar) and marinated fruits;
6. cover with a bottle of red wine;
7. mix and serve