Lee
I imagine it was G&T from my Mum and I definitely didn’t like it, didn’t have the palet back then. Took me a while to get my head round the bitterness. Which I most certainly did because it’s still my ‘go to’ for refreshment on the regular.
First gin cocktail you ever made?I remember the Bramble being the one. Great presentation, balance and flavour. Still the drink I use in training sessions to show what a cocktail should be. Gin, lemon, sugar and creme de mure. Like boozy Ribena. Delicious.
Favourite gin cocktail at 7pm?We’re assuming this is the first of the day yes? Definitely a Negroni. A no fuss, equal parts, whatever-you’ve-got-in-the-rail Negroni. Perfect if you’re going for food after….or if you’re not.
Favourite gin cocktail at 10pm?Having warmed up a bit, it will most likely get very strong at this point. A Martinez or an equal parts Martini is usually where I’ll end up. Probably with a Navy Strength gin (57%) as well to really strike it home. We bartenders like to drink.
Favourite bar in the world?Such a tough one! I guess if I was going to go for consistency of quality it would be Bon Vivant in Edinburgh – every time I go (and sometimes it’s years apart) it always delivers. Great cocktails and great food, they keep the Champagne cold too.