I think it’s safe to say that, weather-wise, we are having an absolutely stunning summer. The clear blue skies and soaring temperatures call for al-fresco dining and ice-cold drinks. Having planted nasturtium seeds in our earlier blog post, I decided to harvest some of the leaves and flowers to make a delicious botanical cocktail. Look how well the little seedlings have grown!…..
NASTURTIUM NEGRONI INGREDIENTS:
(makes 1 glass)
3 nasturtium leaves
1 ½ oz Gin
1 ½ oz Dry vermouth
1 ½ oz Suze Liquer (can substitute with Campari / Aperol)
Nasturtium flowers to garnish
Handful of ice
Having cut a few flowers and leaves, I headed indoors to make the cocktails.
RECIPE: Pop your nasturtium leaves into your cocktail shaker and give them a quick muddle. Add a handful of ice cubes to the shaker, along with the 3 spirits, and give the whole thing a good shake.
Fill your glass with more ice, and strain the cocktail into the glass. Decorate with the vibrant flowers, add a colourful paper straw, and enjoy!
Words, Styling and Images by Emma Whicheloe
Get the look:
Nasturtiums – Homegrown by Emma Whicheloe
Glasses: Sainsbury’s Home
Small glass vases with Nasturtium: The White Company
Cocktail shaker, Cocktail Spoon & Jigger: Sainsbury’s Home
Yellow Straws: Kikkerland