It’s hot work all that cooking so refresh yourself with this rather tasty tipple – you deserve it!

Serves 1

Prep time: 5 minutes

 

Ingredients:

4 lime wedges

10ml Belvoir Organic Elderflower Cordial

40ml Tanqueray gin

15ml Martini and Rossi Extra Dry Vermouth

Fresh watercress leaves as garnish

 

Method:

1. Muddle the watercress and lime with the elderflower cordial to release the flavour and colour of the watercress.  
2. Add some ice and the remaining ingredients.  Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled martini glass, then garnish with fresh watercress leaves.  Serve immediately.

 

Merry Christmas!  And enjoy!

This recipe was created by Robert Merjavy, Chester, UK

For even more tempting watercress recipes, visit www.watercress.co.uk.