An Afternoon in the Highlands

An impressive take on the classic G&T, finished with wildflowers

An Afternoon in the Highlands
10 mins preparation,

A sophisticated take on the classic G&T, this cocktail involves a fermentation process that brings a concentration of acidity, fruitiness and umami notes, all embraced with some quinine aromatics and a hint of floral smoke, for an extra layer of flavour.

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Ingredients

40ml Caorunn gin
30ml raspberry cordial or raspberry fermentation
25ml lemon juice
40ml tonic water
2ml peat whisky

Method

1

For the raspberry cordial, stir together 500 grams of caster sugar with one litre of water and 200g raspberries in a pan. Bring it to the boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Let it cool down, strain and refrigerate. Or, if using a raspberry fermentation, weigh 20 grams of raspberries, add 5 grams of salt and wait three to four days

2

Stir all the ingredients with ice and serve in a rocks glass over ice

3

Garnish with wildflowers

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