Gattertop Drinks Co bring you some springtime cocktail inspiration with their great-tasting Rhubarb Martini, the perfect weekend tipple! Homemade rhubarb syrup using fellow Herefordshire farmers Wye Valley Produce rhubarb turns this martini recipe into something extra-special!
INGREDIENTS FOR RHBARB SYRUP (SERVES 8)
- 600g pink rhubarb
- 300g granulated sugar
- 1 litres of water
METHOD FOR RHUBARB SYRUP
- Prepare the rhubarb syrup by putting the rhubarb, sugar and water into a large pan.
- Simmer on low heat for 20 minutes until thick and pulpy.
- Strain through a sieve, and save the pulp to enjoy in a compote later.
- Wait for the syrup to chill.
INGREDIENTS FOR THE COCKTAIL (SERVES 1)
- 40ml Botanic No7
- 70ml Homemade rhubarb syrup
- 10ml lemon juice
- Ice
- Lemon peel to garnish
METHOD FOR THE COCKTAIL
- Pour all liquid ingredients into a stirring glass with plenty of ice.
- Squeeze the juice of a large lemon into the glass and stir until thoroughly mixed.
- Serve in a chilled martini glass and garnish with a twisted lemon peel
