INSPIRATION FOR THE DRINK
A verdant, fresh and modern take on a Gin Gimlet. A Gin Gimlet is composed of the three essential elements ; gin, lime and sugar. When making this cocktail in house we flash freeze mustard greens with liquid nitrogen, pulverize them into a powder and from there we build our gimlet. This technique is called Nitro-Muddling (introduced to
us by Dave Arnold). The result is a citrusy, refreshing and ultra green cocktail. Our most ordered cocktail, in fact. Since many of you won’t have liquid nitrogen in your home bar arsenal, we’ve created an at home version that results in that same fresh green taste and color.
By Joe Robinson
SNAKE IN THE GRASS
STEP 1: MUSTARD GREEN CITADELLE GIN
INGREDIENTS
50g Mustard Greens +
16oz. Citadelle Gin +
DIRECTIONS
Blend until smooth. Strain this twice. First, strain through a mesh strainer to remove the larger bits. Next, strain through a coffee filter to remove the finer bits. If you don’t have any filters on hand, just use the finest strainer you can find, a tea strainer or cheesecloth will get the job done.
Bottle and keep refrigerated for up to a week. Contents will settle. Shake the bottle when ready to use.
STEP 2: SIMPLE SYRUP
INGREDIENTS
250g Cane Sugar +
250g Warm Water +
DIRECTIONS
Whisk together until sugar dissolves. Bottle and keep refrigerated for up to two weeks.
STEP 3: THE METHOD
INGREDIENTS
2 oz. Mustard Green Citadelle Gin +
.75 oz. Fresh Lime +
.75 oz. Simple Syrup +
3 Dashes Celery Bitters +
Blender +
Shaking Tins +
Jigger +
Hawthorne Strainer +
Tea Strainer +
Mesh Strainer +
Coffee Filter +
TOOLS
DIRECTIONS
Measure ingredients into a small shaking tin, fill with ice and shake. Use a tea strainer to strain into a nick and nora or cocktail glass of your choice.
