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Cocktail of the week: Mr Fogg’s Burlington martini

A refreshingly simple citrus pick-me-up

Similar to a gimlet, only replacing the usual gin with vodka, the invigorating tartness and refreshing sweetness of this signature cocktail from the new Mr Fogg’s Pawnbrokers in London is just the thing for a pre-dinner summer snifter.

Burlington martini

Serves 1

4 cubes fresh cucumber
45ml good vodka – we use Grey Goose L’Original
10ml standard sugar syrup
20ml fresh lime juice
4 mint leaves, plus 1 leaf extra to garnish

Muddle the cucumber in the base of a shaker (or blitz it with a hand blender), then add all the liquids, the four mint leaves and a good handful of ice. Shake hard, double strain into a small, chilled coupette, float the mint leaf garnish on top and serve.

Source: The Guardian