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The Modern Butlers’ Journal, May 2021, Let’s Talk about Mixology

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Amer A. VargasLet’s Talk about Mixology

by Amer A. Vargas

PART 67: SPRING FRUIT WATER

We are now well into Spring, and life around us is blossoming with fragrances and colors… Why not match this with a colorful cocktail for-all-ages?

Cocktails don’t necessarily have to be overworked or complicated, nor contain alcohol if you are not in the mood for it.

So, on this occasion we will be brewing a very simple aromatized water, for all ages as I said above, and it’s very easy to personalize too. I will make a suggestion for a specific combination of fruits in this article, but anyone can tailor-make this to their personal taste by adding their own favorite items, or a fruit that is abundantly available in your area at this time of the year, or by removing any items you don’t like.

These are the ingredients for this suggested version of our Spring water.

  • 0.5 liter/0.4 gal of water (either flat or fizzy, to taste)
  • 1 lemon, cut in slices
  • 10-15 raspberries
  • 15-20 fresh peppermint leaves
  • Ice
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon of honey

If you would like to sweeten the water with honey, start by mixing the water and the honey, stirring well. Then add the peppermint and fruits and gently stir for a few more seconds. Let the mix infuse for 10-15 minutes, so the ingredients can release all their flavor, and then top up with ice cubes and stir again gently before serving.

For an improved, more colorful presentation, serve in high capacity glasses and make sure to include a lemon slice, a couple of mint leaves an a raspberry or two.

After drinking the water, don’t throw away the fruit; most of it has been flavored by the other ingredients and is still delicious to eat.

So there you go: healthy, refreshing, for all ages, and for any time of the day.

Happy May and cheers!

Mr. Vargas is the Institute’s President—feel free to contact him via email, AmerVargas @ modernbutlers.com

The Institute is dedicated to raising service standards by broadly disseminating the mindset and superior service expertise of that time-honored, quintessential service provider, the British Butler, updated with modern people skills, and adapted to the needs of modern employers and guests in staffed homes, luxury hotels, resorts, spas, retirement communities, jets, yachts & cruise ships around the world.

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By Amer A. Vargas

Amer A. Vargas graduated with a Tourism Degree specializing in hotel management from CETT (Center for Tourism Studies) in Barcelona and spent the following decade in the service industry. Beginning as a waiter and then supervisor in high-end restaurants, he was next made responsible for raising service standards through staff training programs. After receiving further training as a butler, he worked as a butler and valet in private service as well as hotels in England and Europe.

During this time period, he translated the best-selling industry texts Butlers & Household Managers, 21st Century Professionals and Hotel Butlers, The Great Service Differentiators into Spanish and is currently creating butler training materials in the Spanish language.

As the Director of Spanish-speaking Markets, Amer is responsible for making the technology of butling available in private residences and hotels in the Spanish-speaking countries of the world. He provides consultation, placement, and training services in these countries.