Bramble G&T
End of the month? Feeling a bit skint? Say cheers to this cent-saver! In an almost empty jar of blackcurrant jam (with about 1 Tblsp left), put 50ml gin, a squeeze of lemon juice and 6 ice cubes. Shake the jar vigorously then pour into a glass. Top up with tonic water and garnish with a mint sprig.
Swedish mint julep
2 small bunches fresh mint, leaves picked, with 4 – 6 leafy sprigs reserved;
4 – 6 tsps caster sugar;
300 – 450ml quality aquavit.
Divide the mint leaves and sugar equally between 4 – 6 tall glasses. Lightly crush the mint with a muddler or wooden spoon. Top with lots of crushed ice and pour over the aquavit. Stir well then top with more ice and garnish with the reserved mint sprigs.
Wasabi bloody Mary
Pour 300ml tomato juice and 100ml vodka into a jug then stir in the juice of 1 lime, 2 tsps Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp wasabi paste, 2 large pinches celery salt, a grind of black pepper and a pinch of smoked paprika. Pour into 2 highball glasses filled with ice, add a celery stick and a lime wedge if you like, and serve.
