The Botanist: The Botanist Dry Martini with Lemon Twist

INGREDIENTS

• 75ml/2.5oz The Botanist Islay Dry Gin
• 15ml/0.5oz Dry vermouth (chilled from the fridge)
• Classic garnish: Lemon peel twist
• Alternative garnish: Lemon balm

Method

• Chill a Nick and Nora glass by filling with ice
• Fill a mixing glass with 2/3 good quality ice
• Add all the ingredients and stir continuously for at least 30 seconds to allow the ingredients to chill and dilute slightly
• Empty the ice out of the glass
• Strain into your chilled glass
• Garnish with a lemon twist or lemon balm