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English Martini
Rosemary and sweet elderflower combine wonderfully with the gin botanicals to make an interesting and approachable, if slightly sweet "Martini"
Cameron Carter
9th May at 20:45
I was out of London Dry gin (a rarity) and used Hayman's Old Tom instead. Same proportions and technique. Made a lovely cocktail.
1st May at 13:52
Whose is that amazing glass ? Thanks
1st May at 14:22
It is an Urban Bar glass from decades gone by.
23rd April at 17:26
A most beautiful and fragrant martini. Never used rosemary before in a cocktail- fabulous
23rd April 2023 at 19:22
I'd like to know where I can purchase that glass.
24th April 2023 at 07:52
Hi William, the glass is about 15, maybe more, years old. We think it was produced at the time by Urban Bar but not available any longer.
23rd April 2023 at 18:44
1/2 sprig isn't very S.I.! I used just 1/2 ounce Elderflower and was pleased with the result.
15th December 2022 at 01:42
This is an amazing martini. I go light on the elderflower and heavy on the Plymouth. The English Martini is the reason I remember to water my rosemary.
15th October 2022 at 21:50
I made this drink with Aviation gin, because my wife isn't a huge fan of juniper but I wanted to use some of the rosemary we had. It's a very enjoyable drink, with all three elements being present. I did adjust the recipe to make it smaller, but it looks very nice in a Nick and Nora glass.
15th July 2022 at 03:28
This drink is one of my absolute favorites-- a go to. However, I prefer different proportions. I mix a 5:1 ratio, usually 2.5 oz. gin, .5 oz elderflower. Basically, I'm treating the liqueur as a vermouth stand-in. I also generally Stir rather than Shake. The gin really carries this, with the herbal and floral notes giving it a bright pop and roundness. Not too sweet.