There’s blossom on the trees and green shoots in the ground, and we’re thinking of heading outside. The first signs of spring draw us into the garden and inspire a desire for botanical flavours.

Aromatic herbs and spices mix seamlessly with hints of citrus peel in Adnams First Rate Gin. This combination of flavours makes it the ideal selection for a G & Tea cocktail. A refreshing and light cocktail, its clean citrus qualities and the tea’s cleansing astringency are boosted by First Rate’s complex characteristics.

50ml First Rate Gin

25ml lime

1 egg white

25ml Green Tea Syrup. Made with 2 or 3 Green Teabags (according to taste), plus 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water

Garnish with lime peel

• Make your Green Tea Syrup in advance.
• Add ice in glass to chill.
• Add ingredients to shaker and dry shake.
• Add ice to shaker, shake again.
• Strain onto chilled glass.
• Garnish with lime twist.