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Gareth Hives’ Avatar Gareth Hives
28th May at 18:28
Going to start suggesting tunes with cocktails, for me music is important to the moment. I can’t edit this one now but in line with the story, and the general vibe, Rome by Dojo Cuts is the tune to sip this to.
https://open.spotify.com/track/0t34scg6386JnLUEb7jFb1?si=dJCqy7ZARvS607fDVJbwFw
Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
28th May at 19:39
A great track to pair with. Many thanks.
Mitchell Gumbley’s Avatar Mitchell Gumbley
25th May at 12:25
Very enjoyable.

I've riffed on the basics here a few times (muddling the optional green chilli, upping the basil content, even using my cocktail smoker to infuse Reposado tequila when I've run out of mezcal — all very good).

The addition of a foaming agent (as mentioned below was also a great call — I used egg white). The one thing about the original recipe that I questioned right from the start — why lime juice rather than lemon? So I used lemon.
Gareth Hives’ Avatar Gareth Hives
25th May at 21:30
Thanks Mitchell, that's the beauty of mixology, you can riff off of anything and make something you personally prefer with a nod to the original. Good point on the lemon v lime question, I tried both and preferred lime, lemon can be just a tad sharper than lime so without any sugar syrup that was my preference.
Simon Sedgley’s Avatar Simon Sedgley
22nd May at 06:06
We served this in a Rocks Glass with ice and added foaming agent to give it a lovely head. Great cocktail...bravo to the creator.
Tim Morris’ Avatar Tim Morris
16th May at 20:43
This is incredible- a worthy winner- who’d’ve thought smoky lemon was so good… Well done Gareth.

Although not even Difford’s Easy Jigger has a 35ml graduation!
Gareth Hives’ Avatar Gareth Hives
17th May at 09:52
Thanks Tim appreciate that. Ha ha you’re right though, your barman’s touch will have to come in to play for the 35ml. 34 or 36 will work :)