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Sugar Snap Gimlet

You will need…

50ml Hayman’s Royal Dock Gin
20ml Cocchi Americano (Vermouth)
15ml Homemade Sugarsnap Shrub
1 dash Celery Bitters
1 dash Lemon Bitters

Steps to make…

To make the shrub, heat equal parts white wine vinegar and sugar in a saucepan until the sugar is dissolved
Add a handful of sugar snap peas, simmer for 5 mins then allow to cool
Strain before bottling and leave in the fridge for 1-2 days
Chill a martini glass
Stir all ingredients over cubed ice in a mixing glass
Strain into the martini glass

For the true taste

Making your own shrubs might sound daunting, but it is the easiest way to capture ingredients’ essential flavours and aromas. Try out our simple method above with different ingredients and you’ll be set to impress with a range of homemade shrubs that will change the way you make cocktails.

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