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".
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".
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!
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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