b"The Great Eastern Mail AUGUST 12, 2022 13food & wine Get ready for the Great Sweet Rose Vesper East Rail Trail Rideingredients60ml ros-flavored vodka60ml Gin Liqueur15ml dry ros wine1 drop rosewatera twist of lemon peelrose blossom or petals andmakesstrawberries for garnishmethod 11.Except for lemon peel and garnish, combine all ingredients in either a shaker with ice, or a mixing glass withI F youre looking for a fantastic bike rideWhile this event is an ideal opportunity for ice. Shake or stir until ice cold,experience, that is fully supported andtourists to come and experience East Gippsland then strain into a chilled coupe.appropriate for all fitness levels and ages, thenunder pedal power, I also cant recommend it 2.Twist a lemon peel over thesaddle up your trusty steed and register for themore highly for locals too. Its suitable for families, top to express a little lemonGreat East Rail Trail Ride.singles, groups and couples alike. I really gained oomph into the drink, and thenIts all happening from Friday September 30a unique and renewed appreciation for what we garnish with a rose blossom orto Sunday 2nd October 2022 and is coordinatedhave on our doorstep after those three days. petals and strawberries. by the passionate folks at Snowy River Cycling. This undulating but gentle journey will see you8 reasons to come on the Great East Rail travel 100km along the East Gippsland Rail Trail,Trail Ride:on Gunaikurnai land, from Bairnsdale to Orbost.1. It is the only multi-day ride on a Rail Trail in White Russian Cocktail Theres no traffic just gentle hills, forests, farmland2.Australia (as far as we know)and friendly folk in country towns. Amidst theYou gave your boyfriend/ girlfriend a bike for riding youll also enjoy picnics by river, lake andtheir birthday/anniversary/ Christmas and they vines. haven't ridden it yet. Make this the next present.Prep Time: 5 mins East Gippsland local, Analee Gale, completed3. You have little children and want to go cycle the ride in 2019. To be honest, I didnt think I wastouring with them, but you can't face the going to be fit enough to make it; but I did. And Ilogistics / are not sure if they'll make the had a fantastic time! distance / crave adult conversation.makesIn a car, you dont realise theres a bike trail4. You love cycling but hate close shaves with cars.1 running virtually alongside the Princes Highway.5. You've been meaning to ride the East Gippy But when youre on the trail on your bike, it Rail Trail but haven't gotten around to it yet.can feel like youre a million miles away from6. Because cycling is really just an excuse to civilisation. Its really peaceful and even thoughindulge in eating.youre one of 120 bike riders, its still serene and7. Spending three days cycling through lush calm as you pedal through the bush.farmland and forests is your idea of bliss on a When I did the ride, there were kids, teens,stick.adolescents, adults and seniors all taking part.8. You love the idea of taking part in this kind of ingredients People rode mountain bikes, hybrids and evenevent, but several thousand other people is just eBikes. It was wonderful to see no restrictions ontoo many to do it with.1 cup ice who or how people participated. The only limit9. The GEM special reader offer!60ml vodka was the total number of participants, which was 2 tbsp coffee liqueurcapped at 120 to ensure a quality experience forTo find out more about the ride visit(Kahla or Tia Maria) everyone. www.greateastrailtrailride.com.au.1 tbsp heavy cream (or milk) GEM SPECIAL READER OFFERmethod Readers of the Great Eastern Mail can register at the Early Bird rate1.Fill a glass/tumbler with ice.(closed 31 July) until 30 August 2022. To claim your discount:Pour in vodka and coffee1.Email Snowy River Cycling: ride@snowyrivercycling.com.auliqueur. Top off with cream. 2.Quote which edition of The GEM they saw the offer.Now open in Lakes EntranceGREAT RANGE OF BREAD VARIETIES, PIES, PASTIES, BISCUITS & SLICES,SAUSAGE ROLLS + MORE! WE ALSO HAVE COFFEE, HOT CHOCOLATE AND CHAI LATTEBAKING FRESH 6 DAYS A WEEKGIPPSLANDS BAKEHOUSE235 THE ESPLANADE, LAKES ENTRANCE"