Cocktail
ones and there is a sense of newness and expectation in the air. I recently attended my cousin’s wedding,
Hooray for spring thyme S
o spring is finally elbowing winter aside, sprinkling daffodils throughout the land as she comes. Heavy coats are being replaced by lighter
and the meal we ate featured a fresh herb and citrus combination of lemon and thyme.
As I sat there munching away, I thought
to myself ‘what this needs is vodka’. Vodka? Yes, but not any old vodka.
Chase English Vodka. Produced by the creator and owner
of Tyrrells crisps, this potato vodka is made using traditional artisan methods at Rosemaund Farm in Herefordshire. Averaging at £31 a bottle, Chase English Vodka made from potatoes is now sold in
MIXOLOGIST BENN RITCHIE FROM THE SPEAKEASY COCKTAIL LOUNGE @ THE ODDFELLOWS IN EXETER SHARES A REFRESHING RECIPE
stores such as Harrods and Selfridges among others. I love it when I find a product that is
made in the UK, and this vodka is great. Back in the Speakeasy, I got to messing
about with these flavours – and was rewarded for my effort. And so, as my welcome to spring, I give
you the recipe for the cocktail A Chase Through Thyme.
A Chase Through
Thyme Ingredients 35ml Chase Vodka 25ml cloudy apple juice 12.5ml white peach liquor 3 sprigs of thyme (1 of which to garnish) Zest of half a lemon (put a few strands to one side for garnish) Small bottle of sparkling elderflower presse
Method Rub the lemon zest and thyme together between your fingers to infuse before placing in the cocktail shaker. Add in the vodka, apple juice and peach liquor. Put on the lid and shake well. Strain into a tall glass filled three quarters full with crushed ice. Top up the glass with the elderflower presse and crown with ice. Garnish with a sprig of thyme and the remaining lemon zest. EL
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