Every September our delightful planet Earth becomes part of a rather curious phenomenon – The Equinox. Literally meaning ‘equal night’, this yearly occurrence marks the only time of year when day and night are of equal length. This cosmic wonder occurs when the earth is tilted neither towards nor away from the sun and signals the end of long summer days and the beginning of preparations for the winter ahead.
The scrumptious cocktail combines the dry tones of the Noilly Prat Vermouth with the splendid citrus notes of spoon lemon bitters. Garnished with the mysterious tastes of orris root and vanilla smoke. The exquisite Equinox Cocktail highlights the curious flavours of the Orris root, one of the botanical ingredients found in the extraordinary Hendrick’s Gin.
The Equinox Cocktail
Ingredients
50ml Hendrick’s Gin
12.5ml Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth
1 bar spoon lemon bitters
orris root, vanilla (smoke)
Method
Pour all ingredients into a mixing glass and stir over block ice until well chilled, mixed and slightly diluted. Single strain into martini glass with saucer and glass dome. Place glass dome over drink and using a hand smoker fill with orris root smoke and vanilla smoke. Garnish with cucumber (round)
