Saison l'Hiver

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Serve in
a Flute glass...
1 dried Clove
⅓ shot Honey water (3 honey to 1 water)
½ shot Sloe Gin liqueur
½ shot Freshly squeezed lemon juice
Top up with G.H. Mumm Brut Rosé Champane
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How to make:

MUDDLE clove in base of shaker. Add next 3 ingredients, SHAKE with ice and fine strain into chilled glass. TOP with champagne.

Garnish:

Seasonal berries on rim

Comment:

The rich wintery flavours of sloe gin and honey are balanced by lemon juice with clove providing seasonal spice and rosé champagne lifting and refreshing all.

Origin:

Created in September 2014 by yours truly (Simon Difford) at the Cabinet Room, London, England.

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