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Best of Nigella - Fresh Green Gimlet

18/8/2012

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From time to time, I'll be doing a blog feature called "Best of Nigella".  They say to write what you know, and I know Nigella's recipes; over the past decade, I've cooked so much from her books that I've built up a repertoire of personal favourites from her oeuvre.  Let's start with a drink - because hey, we're on summer vacation!  

Meet  the "Fresh Green Gimlet" from Forever Summer.  Nigella writes: "This takes inspiration in part from a mojito ... and in part from a gimlet.  ... And frankly, this child outstrips either of its parents".  My note in the cookbook simply reads "the best drink ever".       
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1 tbsp sugar
juice of 1 lime (approx 2 tbsp)
small handful mint leaves
3 tbsp (50 mL) vodka
5-6 ice cubes
splash or two of sparkling mineral water

Mix sugar and lime juice in a glass; stir to dissolve the sugar.  Add mint leaves and muddle.  Add vodka and ice, stir, and top up with sparkling water to taste.

Cheers!

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