Edition No.26 - Meyer Lemon

Edition No.26 - Meyer Lemon

There comes a point in time when you realise not all lemons are created equal. If you haven’t yet experienced it, this is that time. The Meyer Lemon, with its bright yellow fruit, glossy green leaves and beautiful white flowers is the best of the mandarin and the lemon in one. The Meyer might be the sweetest of all lemons but it was also the most vulnerable, so fortification was needed. This new improved Meyer Lemon was named nothing other than the ‘Improved Meyer Lemon’. And we enhanced it even further by transforming it into a zesty, bright & fresh gin. Be prepared to never look at lemons the same again. But hey, why just look at lemons when you can drink them instead.

Signature Serve:

Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic with a sprig of lemon thyme

Meyer Mojito

If you’ve never paid much heed to the importance of ratios, consider the Mojito. At its core, it’s two parts boozy, one part something sour, one part sweet and a measure of soda. Throw in a veritable bunch of mint and it all adds up to the kind of downright refreshing cocktail that leaves you feeling like you could be at a swim-up bar in a balmy tropical climate - exactly the vibe that our Meyer Lemon is made for. Now that’s tasty maths.

INGREDIENTS:
60ML MEYER LEMON GIN
15ML LEMON JUICE
15ML LIME JUICE
30ML SUGAR SYRUP
8-10 MINT LEAVES
SODA WATER
GARNISH: LEMON TWIST AND MINT SPRIG

METHOD:
1. Add all ingredients except soda to an empty highball.
2. Spank the mint.
3. Add crushed ice and churn with a long handled spoon.
4. Top with soda water and more crushed ice.
5. Garnish.

Lemon Tart Flip

The Flip is a classic cocktail that dates all the way back to the pioneer taverns of the 17th century and could easily be considered the original fireside cocktail. In the early days a red hot poker was used to create the trademark foam, but the modern version of The Flip is achieved with some variation containing booze, egg and sugar. Our Lemon Tart Flip is zesty and tangy, with a luxurious meringue mouthfeel and you should definitely be prepared to make more than one. 

INGREDIENTS:
60ML MEYER LEMON GIN
10ML SUGAR SYRUP
5ML LEMON JUICE
1 TSPN LEMON CURD
1 DASH ANGOSTORA BITTERS
1 WHOLE EGG
GARNISH: GRATED WHITE CHOCOLATE OR DESICCATED COCONUT

METHOD:
1. Add all ingredients to an empty cocktail shaker and dry shake.
2. Add ice and shake again.
3. Strain into a chilled champagne flute.
4. Garnish.

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