Mikes Costa Del Sol
From elgourmand 14 years ago
- - to make
- Serves 2
I was in Barcelona, checking out hotels, restaurants and sights, more than a few years ago, for a series of up market package tours being put together for the US market. A very nice gig that. One of the restaurants that everyone in Barcelona was talking about was called Casa Blanca and though the name wasn’t very original and the building was brown I made a reservation and lobbed in. Read more If you’re ever in Barcelona do, do Casa Blanca and if you’re close to Barcelona make a side trip. The owner is a really great guy named Mike and when he ask me what I would have to drink I said “surprise me” (risky but always interesting) and I had my first Costa del Sol. I always liked Barcelona, still do but I have three very clear memories of that trip; Mike’s Paella (best I ever had and I’ve lost the recipe), his Costa del Sol and well maybe later. Mike and some friends invented the Costa while on holiday on the Costa del Sol; surprise, surprise. Careful with Costas, they are sneaky and go down sooooo easy. If you really get stuck into Costas try walking around now and then, just to make sure you still can. Enjoy. See less
Ingredients
- • The original Costa del Sol was one measure of Campbell’s beef Bullion (not the gelled consume), one measure of decent vodka and ¼ - ½ measure of fresh lemon juice (to taste). I have used Real Time lemon juice and it works fine. shopping list
- I went back to Casa Blanca a couple years later and Mike and I played around with the recipe a bit and came up with the following variation. shopping list
- • One measure of Campbell’s beef Bullion, one measure of London Dry type gin (Tanqueray & Gordon’s work well) and ½ measure of lemon juice. The gin seems to work better after sundown. shopping list
How to make it
- All ingredients must be at room temperature.
- In a large glass pitcher filled with crushed ice mix
- 1. 1 can Campbell’s Beef Bullion
- 2. 1 can good vodka or gin (your choice)
- 3. ¼ - ½ can lemon juice (please no frozen or concentrates)
- 4. Stir gently until everything is the same temp. Add ice as necessary. and serve in an old fashioned glass or best in a simple clay mug. Mike is sophisticated and likes a Martini glass but that's too posh, and risky, for me
- I had my first Costa in a nicely appointed restaurant but I always enjoy them most on a beautiful sunny day near the shore. Please, don’t leave the pitcher out in the sun, the ice melts too quickly. Cover it with a towel if necessary. Bravo, esplendido!!
The Rating
Reviewed by 8 people-
Sounds so delicious.
Hi 5.
Ed
spinach1948
in Dorchester-Boston loved it
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This sounds wonderful! The pitcher is beautiful!! Too bad you lost the Paella recipe!
pleclare
in Framingham loved it
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Oh Yes, I'm Hooked...and I Love The Story and Adventure Here. I Promise to Try This and Let You Know. Although I Have Not Had A Drop of Alcohol In Years. Mikes Costa Del Sol Sounds Like Something I Would Enjoy! Thank You for Sharing This with Me...Th...more
chef_irish
in Gainesville loved it
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