That we care deeply about organic is no secret. Equally clear is that the ingredients we use come from our region. But seasonality matters to us too — and summer simply means cocktail time. So over the coming weeks, we'll be sharing a few recipes here that are well worth shaking up. We're starting with the Leo Mule — the Leogang take on the bar classic Moscow Mule. We discovered it at the bar of the BIO HOTEL Rupertus.
The cocktail 'Moscow Mule' is a love letter from Moscow. It belongs to the highball family — which means it has a higher proportion of non-alcoholic ingredients. Which in turn means you can drink more of it. So #greatintheheat, and because we really need to stop telling ourselves to drink less. Here's the recipe:
4 cl | O-Vodka
2 cl | lime juice, freshly squeezed
200 ml | Ginger Beer (or Ginger Ale)
6 slices | cucumber
1 sprig | mint for garnish
a few | ice cubes
First, muddle 4 cucumber slices in a cocktail glass — preferably a classic copper mug. Add the 4 cl of O-Vodka, the lime juice and a few fresh ice cubes. Top it all up with Ginger Beer, give it a good stir and garnish with a sprig of mint and the remaining two cucumber slices. Instead of Ginger Beer, you can of course use Ginger Ale — though it'll have a slightly less pronounced ginger kick. If needed, a splash of ginger liqueur can help things along.
The place to be
And because it's absolutely worth a holiday at the foot of the Asitz, a few more words about the Rupertus itself. At the Rupertus, the organic culinary journey begins at breakfast and usually ends at the bar. Breakfast has become the stuff of legend. For the Rupertus team, it was also their gateway into the wonderful world of organic cuisine. Outstanding breakfast dishes centred around the egg are made fresh to order — fried eggs with or without bacon, scrambled eggs, omelettes, or — good old classic — a soft-boiled egg. Honey straight from the comb or from the jar, wonderfully good local cheese, and of course a generous selection of lactose-free and vegan treats.
After that, you're well fuelled for everything Leogang and the Pinzgau have to offer. Long hikes or ski tours on the Asitz, the hotel's home mountain, biking and climbing in summer, snowshoeing, skiing and cross-country skiing in winter. The possibilities are practically endless — which doesn't mean you won't be thoroughly worn out afterwards. The rooms and wellness area recharge your batteries in no time, and there's nothing standing between you and a relaxed end to the day at the bar. Don't miss it. The Green Bar at the Rupertus ranks among the finest organic bars around, well beyond the country's borders. And don't forget: ask for the Leo Mule ;-)
