Pickled Wild Garlic Martini

Negroni will always be my go-to. In those moments when the bar person asks for your order, like a rabbit stuck in headlights, your mind goes blank, but I can always count on my subconscious operating my voice box and ordering a Negroni. You see, your body knows what it likes, that bitter, spirit forward sip will always have my heart.

Come the warmer months, a Negroni seems more apt curled under a rug by the hearth, so I bring it in line with the seasons. Fresh Lime syrup, a citrus floral forward gin with a crisp white amaro and suddenly it’s the freshest sip of spring and summer.

Elegant and refined, the perfect savoury sip….

Savoury cocktails have my heart….

At my happiest in the woodland

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Author: Suze Morrison

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Pickled Wild Garlic Martini

Yes, you read it right, but do not dismiss this punchy little serve. Picking up where the ubiquitous Dirty Martini left, this elevates to another level with the acidic, heady tang of pickled wild garlic. If you love a Gin snapper or Dirty Martini, this savoury serve is ideal.

Ingredients

Pickled Wild Garlic

• 8 Wild Garlic Bulbs and stems (forage responsibly and only take from the bulb if there is ample supply)
• 500ml Cider Vinegar
• 200g Caster Sugar
• 1tsp Coriander Seeds
• ½ tsp Black Peppercorns
• 20g Sea Salt Flakes
• 120ml Water

For One Drink

• 60ml Gin
• 30ml Lillet Blanc
• 1tsp Pickled Wild Garlic Juice
• Ice

Instructions

1. In a pan, add the vinegar, water, sugar, coriander seeds, black peppercorns, and salt. Dissolve over a low heat until steaming.
2. Place the wild garlic stems and bulbs into a 1 litre kilner jar and strain over the liquid. Allow to cool to room temperature.
3. Seal the jar and store int the fridge for 3 weeks. After this time, you can use the wild garlic bulbs and stems in cooking and the juice for drinks and salad dressings.

https://gourmetglow.co.uk/recipes/pickled-wild-garlic-martini

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