Herbaceous, citrus, complex
This cocktail balances complex, aromatic and gentle earthy tones with subtle fresh oregano. Its texture is silky with bright citrus notes accompanied with salinity. The olive oil wash brings a slight nutty side while adding a clean texture to the final drink. Langley's London Dry Gin provides a peppery citrus profile to lead these flavours.
Venue: Speak in Code, Manchester
Menu: 2024
Recipe: Brett Yates
Photography: Nathan Larkin
Ingredients
50ml Oregano infused Langley’s London Dry Gin*
50ml Cocchi Extra Dry Vermouth
5ml Cured lemon brine
3 dashes wild chive distillate
Fresh oregano or lemon-zested olive
*Oregano infused Langley’s London Dry Gin:
50ml Langley’s London Dry Gin
15ml Extra virgin olive oil
5g Fresh oregano
Method
Begin by sous vide-ing olive oil, oregano and Langley's London Dry Gin at 50°C for 2 hours. Freeze and then quickly strain the mixture to avoid having oil in the final product. Add and stir all the remaining ingredients, and serve over a block of ice. Garnish with a sprig of fresh oregano or a lemon-zested olive for a finishing touch.
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