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Centra Retailers Recognised with 11 Shortlistings at Prestigious Retail Industry Awards

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Retailers from Centra have been shortlisted in the 2019 Retail Industry Awards, highlighting the excellence on offer across our stores.

Widely regarded as ‘The Oscars’ of the grocery sector, the Retail Industry Awards reward excellence and outstanding achievement across a broad range of categories, recognising independent retailers alongside the large supermarket groups.

Commenting on the shortlist, Michael McCormack, Managing Director of Centra in Northern Ireland said:

“I would like to congratulate all those stores who have been shortlisted in these prestigious UK wide awards. Excellence is second nature to our retailers, whether that’s the customer service they provide or the food and drink they serve. These shortlistings are testament to the hard work that has been put in over the years by our teams both at local and national level. We can now turn our attention to the awards night on September 17th and look forward to bringing home some wins for our retailers.”

Centra has been shortlisted in the following categories for this year’s Retail Industry Awards:

· Convenience Retailer of the Year – Regional – Centra NI

· Digital Engagement Award – Bradley’s Centra, Maghera, County Londonderry

· Drinks Retailer of the Year – Independent – Lusty’s Centra Larne, County Antrim

· Food-to-go Retailer of the Year

o Independent – Lilley’s Centra, Dublin Road, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh

· Forecourt Retailer of the Year

o Independent – Lilley’s Centra, Dublin Road, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh

o Company-owned – Centra Church Street, Banbridge, County Down

· Independent Retailer of the Year

o 1,200sq ft to 3,000sq ft – Centra Holywood, County Down

o 3,000sq ft to 6,000sq ft – Centra Deansbridge, Armagh

· Store Team of the Year – Lilley’s Centra, Dublin Road, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh

· Symbol/Fascia Group of the Year – Centra

· Symbol Initiative of the Year – Live Well, Centra

Margarita

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Margarita
Margarita
Servings:1
Preparation Time:0
Cooking Time:3 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 30 ml Tequila
  • 20 ml Triple Sec Liqueur
  • 30 ml Lime Juice
  • 1 Lime Wedge
  • salt
  • Cubed Ice

Method

  1. Fill your glass with ice to keep it chilled. Fill your cocktail shaker with ice, then pour in tequila, triple sec liqueur and lime juice. Shake your cocktail shaker, for around 30 seconds.
  2. Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass then roll rim in salt.
  3. Strain the mix into the glass.

Breakfast Super Shake

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Breakfast Super Shake
Breakfast Super Shake
Servings:1
Preparation Time:5
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Ingredients

  • 100 ml low fat milk
  • 2 tbsp Greek Yoghurt
  • 1 Banana
  • 150 g frozen fruit of the forest
  • 50 g Blueberries
  • 1 tbsp Chia Seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp mixed seeds
  • 1 tsp honey

Method

  1. Put all ingredients in a blender and blitz until smooth. Pour into a glass and enjoy!

Pomegranate mojito mocktail

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Pomegranate mojito mocktail
Servings:1.5
Preparation Time:10
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Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp pomegrante seeds
  • 1 bunch fresh mint
  • 2 limes quartered, plus slices for garnsih
  • 1 litre pomegranate juice
  • 500 ml lemonade
  • 15 ml simple syrup

Method

  1. The day before, divide the pomegranate seeds between the holes in an ice cube tray, top up with water and freeze.
  2. Using a rolling pin, bash the mint and lime to release the flavours. Keep half of the mint for serving, and tear the rest into a large jug with the lime quarters. Add the pomegranate juice, lemonade and simple syrup. Put ice cubes in each glass, then strain over the pomegranate mix through a small sieve. Garnish with lime slices and mint. Enjoy!

Mulled Wine

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Mulled Wine
It's time for mulled wine! Check out our tasty recipe
Servings:6
Preparation Time:5
Cooking Time:15
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Ingredients

  • 750 ml red wine
  • 2 small cinnamon sticks
  • 2 Star anise
  • 4 Cloves
  • 1 large Oranges sliced
  • 2 strips Lemon peel
  • 4 tbsp caster sugar
  • 100 ml Sloe gin optional

Method

  1. Put the red wine, cinnamon, star anise, cloves, lemon zest, orange slices and sugar in a large pan. Cook on a low heat for 10 mins.
  2. Remove from the heat and allow to cool, leaving to infuse for around 30 minutes.
  3. To serve, heat without boiling, stir in the sloe gin (if using) and pour into heatproof glasses.

Toasted Marshmallow Campfire Cocktail

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Toasted Marshmallow Campfire Cocktail
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Servings:1
Preparation Time:5
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Ingredients

  • Marshmallow crème
  • 1 tbsp Pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp Surgar syrup
  • 60 ml Hot espresso
  • 30 ml Vodka marshmallow flavour recommended
  • Ice for serving
  • Toasted marshmallows for granish

Method

  1. Get your chosen glass. place 3 spoonfuls of marshmallow crème in a glass. Add vanilla and sugar syrup.
  2. Pour espresso over marshmallow mixture and stir vigorously until completely combined.
  3. Add vodka and ice, then stir. Top with toasted marshmallows and enjoy!

Autumn Apple Cider Sangria

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Autumn Apple Cider Sangria
Autumn Apple Cider Sangria
Why not try this tasty Autumn Apple Cider Sangria!
Servings:6-8
Preparation Time:30
Cooking Time:3
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Ingredients

  • 10 cinnamon sticks 2 for cooking, rest for serving
  • 2 Apples thinly sliced
  • 1 pear thinly sliced
  • 1 orange thinly sliced
  • 2/3 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 750 ml white wine
  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 1/2 cup Brandy
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
  • soda water for serving

Method

  1. Place the cinnamon sticks and fruit into a large pitcher. Add wine, apple cider, brandy, orange juice, and lemon juice. Allow to sit in the fridge for 3 – 24 hours, we recommend 6 - 8 hours.
  2. Pour the sangria and fruit into glasses, top with soda water. Garnish with a cinnamon stick, and enjoy.

Bramble Cocktail

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Bramble Cocktail
Bramble Cocktail
Servings:1
Preparation Time:2
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Ingredients

  • 25 ml Tanqueray No.10 Gin
  • 25 ml Chambord
  • 20 ml Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
  • Lemon Wedge

Method

  1. Fill a tumbler with crushed ice
  2. Pour in gin and lemon juice
  3. Stir, then add the Chambord.
  4. Top with a lemon wedge.

Espresso Martini

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Espresso Martini
The perfect drink to enjoy in the sunshine!
Servings:1
Preparation Time:5
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Ingredients

  • 40 ml Absolut Vanilla Vodka
  • 25 ml Coffee Liqueur
  • Shot Frank and Honest Espresso Coffee
  • 10 ml Sugar Syrup

Method

  1. Fill the cocktail shaker (or other vessel) with ice.
  2. Shake the drink in a cocktail shaker.
  3. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
  4. Enjoy. If you want more foam on the drink put it back in the shaker without ice and give it a quick shake.

Ginger Jameson

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Ginger Jameson
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Ingredients

  • 35 ml Jameson Irish Whiskey
  • 100 ml Fevertree Ginger Ale
  • 1 Lime Wedge

Method

  1. Fill a long glass with ice and pour in the whiskey.
  2. Top up with ginger ale, squeeze in the lime wedge.