The Botany

Runner-up in 2012 Sloane’s Gin ‘Twisted Traditions’ National Cocktail Competition
Matteo Corsalini from Restaurant 34, London
www.34-restaurant.co.uk

Recipe

• Glassware: Coupette/Martini
• 40ml of Sloanes gin
• 15ml of Martini bianco vermouth
• 15ml of Suze gentian liqueur
• 15ml of Elderflower cordial
• 2 drops of dandelion and burdock bitters
• Fresh sprigs of mint, lemon thyme and lemon verbena

Stir all ingredients with ice for 15-20 seconds and double strain in a frozen coupette
Garnish with a lemon balm leaf