Cocktails and punches are one of the key elements in hosting a great party.  But sometimes , when you’re hosting a large party,   the last thing you want is to be stuck behind the bar shaking cocktails. This not only takes some of the fun out of the party for you, but it also takes you away from your guests.

The Viva Versus  punch  are a wonderful party potion that are filled with flavour. With a little creativity, the punch bowl can be dressed up to fit any occasion. It’s the perfect solution to easily serve large groups.

Ingredients

3 cups Fruit Juice ( Red Grape Juice)

3 cups Lemonade

The juice of 2 oranges

750 ml – bottle of  Versus Red

200ml Vodka

Instructions

Mix and pour over ice in large punch bowl. Add lemonade or soda water to taste. The idea is not to be afraid of what you add or what it looks like afterwards, because a punch which is a standard base will taste great with any well thought additions.

Versus supports responsible drinking-  ARA

Source: barnonedrinks.com

Here is a fantastic cocktail recipe, ideal for adding a touch of pink to a party.

The Versus Pretty in Pink Cocktail:

Ingredients

• 2 Shots of Vodka
• 4 Shots of Versus Rosé Wine
• 2 Shots of Apple Juice
• 4 Raspberries
• 2 Strawberries
• Ice Cubes

Method

Muddle (crush) the raspberries & strawberries in a cocktail shaker, mix all ingredients, shake well & pour into a Tall Cocktail Glass filled with ice.

Garnish

Fresh Strawberries sliced and a few Black Bendy Straws to finish

Source: cocoandbo.com

Cramming for exams can leave you very hungry and with not a lot of time to prepare food. Here is a quick, cheap and delicious exam supper.

Ingredients (for 1)

• 75g spaghetti or any other pasta you wish to use
• 25g lighter soft cheese
• milk – at least 25 ml for a thick sauce or more for a thinner sauce –
• 1/4 packet of button mushrooms quartered
• 3 slices of ham
• knob of butter

Method

1) Boil the water for spaghetti – I always add salt

2) Whilst waiting for the water to boil chop the mushrooms into quarters and cut the ham into strips

3) When boiled add the spaghetti to the water

4) Start to fry the mushrooms in a knob of butter

5) Gradually add the soft cheese and milk in roughly equal quantities until the sauce is at a thickness you require

6) When the spaghetti is very nearly ready or done add the ham to the sauce

7) Drain the spaghetti and return to the pan

Add the sauce mixture to the drained spaghetti and stir

9) Serve and enjoy.

Reminder:

Remember to stock-up on the Versus Wines for the post exam parties.

Source: studentrecipes.com

You can download The Best Value Wine Guide as a PDF on winemag.co.za.

Our Versus Dry White 2011 and the Versus Dry Red 2010 are some of the value wines featured in this guide.

This is the 4th year running that Versus wines will be featured in the Best Value Guide – and this year, our Versus Red was recognised with a Best Value Award for outstanding value after receiving a perfect score (scooping 20 points out of 20 possible points) for exceptional quality!