Drinks
Below are the best selections of drinks when you braai
Honey, Lemon Rooibos
Ingredients:
A naturally caffeine-free South African classic with citrus freshness.
Ingredients
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4 rooibos tea bags
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1 litre boiling water
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3 tbsp honey
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Juice of 2 lemons
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Lemon slices
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Fresh mint
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Ice
Method
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Steep rooibos tea bags in boiling water for 8–10 minutes.
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Stir in honey while warm.
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Add lemon juice and chill completely.
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Serve over ice with mint and lemon slices.
Best With
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Boerewors
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Garlic roosterkoek
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Tomato smoor
Charkii Braai Pairing Ideas
This iced tea pairs perfectly with:
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Spicy boerewors
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Jalapeño roosterkoek
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Braaibroodjies
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Sticky peri-peri chicken
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Chakalaka
Pineapple Mint
Ingredients:
Sweet pineapple cools spicy foods naturally.
Ingredients
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2 cups pineapple chunks
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1 litre cold water
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Juice of 1 lime
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Fresh mint
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Ice
Method
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Blend pineapple with water until smooth.
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Strain if preferred.
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Add lime juice and mint.
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Serve over plenty of ice.
Best With
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Malay boerewors
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Braai sandwiches
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Sweet cinnamon roosterkoek
Ginger, Honey Lemon
Ingredients:
Sharp ginger balances rich braai dishes beautifully.
Ingredients
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1 litre water
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80g fresh ginger, sliced
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3 tbsp honey
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Juice of 3 lemons
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Sparkling water (optional)
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Ice
Method
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Simmer ginger in water for 15 minutes.
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Strain and stir in honey.
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Add lemon juice and chill.
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Top with sparkling water before serving if desired.
Best With
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Peri-peri boerewors
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Chilli cheese roosterkoek
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Chakalaka
Cucumber Lime
Ingredients:
Ultra-refreshing and light for hot braai days.
Ingredients
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1 cucumber, sliced
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Juice of 2 limes
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Sparkling water
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Mint leaves
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Ice
Method
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Muddle cucumber and mint lightly.
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Add lime juice.
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Fill glasses with ice and sparkling water.
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Stir and serve cold.
Best With
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Steak sandwiches
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Cheese roosterkoek
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Garlic sauces
Watermelon Basil Cooler
Ingredients:
Hydrating and naturally sweet without refined sugar.
Ingredients
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4 cups watermelon cubes
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Juice of 1 lime
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Fresh basil leaves
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Ice
Method
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Blend watermelon until smooth.
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Stir in lime juice.
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Add torn basil leaves.
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Chill and serve over ice.
Best With
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Chilli mince toasties
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Spicy boerewors
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Braaibroodjies
Naartjie & Rooibos Citrus
Ingredients:
A proudly South African flavour combination
Ingredients
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4 rooibos tea bags
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1 litre boiling water
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Juice of 3 naartjies or mandarins
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1 tbsp honey
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Orange slices
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Ice
Method
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Brew rooibos tea and cool.
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Add naartjie juice and honey.
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Chill thoroughly.
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Serve with orange slices and ice.
Best With
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Traditional boerewors
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Pap & sous
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Toasted cheese sandwiches
Hibiscus Berry
Ingredients:
Packed with antioxidants and vibrant colour.
Ingredients
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4 hibiscus tea bags
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1 litre hot water
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1 cup mixed berries
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2 tbsp honey
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Ice
Method
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Brew hibiscus tea and cool.
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Lightly crush berries and add to tea.
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Sweeten with honey.
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Serve icy cold.
Best With
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Jalapeño & cheese recipes
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Smoky braai meats
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Chilli dishes
