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Cocktail of the week: Bear by Carlo Scotto’s wild garlic martini – recipe
Herb is the word in this pungent seasonal infusion with a taste of honey
TL;DR
- Wild garlic season is ideal for making infused drinks.
- To make wild garlic gin, infuse a bottle of gin with a handful of wild garlic leaves for 24-72 hours, tasting daily.
- Strain the infused gin twice through a fine-mesh sieve or coffee filter to remove impurities.
- The wild garlic gin can be stored in the fridge for up to three months.
- To make the martini, combine 60ml wild garlic gin, 20ml dry white vermouth, and 10ml pure honey in a mixing glass.
- Stir the mixture with ice until cold, then strain into a chilled martini glass and serve.