To be sipped especially with Hugo ;-) 

For 4 people, this recipe contains : 

6 dl sparkling wine (7.5dl)

0.8 dl elderberry syrup (5dl)

1 lime

1 bunch of fresh mint

In addition, you will need :

Sparkling water

Ice cubes

Mortar and pestle

Preparation :

1. First, wash the mint leaves and crush them lightly in a mortar with a pestle.

2. Then pour the following ingredients directly into a wine glass: sparkling water (1dl per glass), sparkling wine (1.5 dl per glass) and elderberry syrup (0.2dl per glass).

3. Cut the lemon into thin slices.

4. Add fresh mint, lime slices and ice cubes.

5. Stir gently with a long spoon for 8-10 seconds.

It's ready!  Best enjoyed with an eco-friendly, recyclable straw ;-)

The MagicTip: for a non-alcoholic pleasure, you can replace the sparkling wine with sparkling water or lemonade.

Allergens: contains alcohol

Gratin Dauphinois: a dish that dates back to the eve of the French Revolution

Ingredients for a slightly lighter version with milk and cream: 

800 grams of floury potatoes

40 cl of milk 

14 cl of cream 25

salt and pepper 

garlic 

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 160 degrees
2. Peel and cut the potatoes into thin slices (for this step you can ask other people to help)
3. In a baking dish, cut the garlic in half and rub the dish. Then, arrange the slices in layers in the dish.
4. In a bowl, mix the cream and milk with salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste and pour the mixture over the potatoes.
5. Bake for 50 minutes.
6. Add a little cream on top and put back in the oven for 20 minutes

The MagicTip: The classic version does not contain any cheese but why not add some when finishing for an even more delicious result. 

Accompanied by a green salad it's the best! :-)