The way to my heart

When we were courting our absolute favourite drink to share was gin. And after 23 years, it still is.

We love a strong Tanqueray and tonic on a hot summer’s day (actually, it doesn’t have to be summer), 2 blocks of ice and a slice of fresh lime.

Hubby makes a gin martini to knock your socks off!

Our favourite gin-based cocktail during the festive season is a Negroni.

I’ve just learned that this bitter cocktail was created 100 years ago (1919) for Count Negroni in Florence. Legend has it that Count Negroni wanted to stiffen his Americano cocktail (Campari, sweet vermouth and soda water) and requested the bartender replace the soda water with gin! Excellent idea Count!

It is the easiest cocktail to mix. For the perfect Negroni….

Per person, in a jug, 1 nip each of gin, Campari and red vermouth. Squeeze the zest of an orange over the glasses you intend to serve into and over the jug. Place 1 cube of ice in the glass and pour. Garnish with a julienne of orange peel.

Off to enjoy one now…..