Spring in a glass...

This spring at THE PIG-on the Beach, we’re pouring a new favourite that’s already earning its keep. A mix of Sapling Raspberry & Hibiscus vodka, Chambord, apricot syrup and fresh lemon juice, shaken up into something bright, a little bit cheeky and very easy to go back to.

It’s all soft raspberry and floral notes to start, a gentle sweetness from the apricot, then a sharp citrus kick that keeps things nicely in check. The sort of drink you order once… then immediately again.

Best taken slowly (or not) out on the terrace, looking out over Studland Bay, with the sea doing its thing in the background. Even better with a pizza fresh from the Garden Oven, but it holds its own perfectly well.

Spring sipping, sorted.

Ingredients

• 25ml Sapling Raspberry & Hibiscus vodka
• 25ml Chambord
• 25ml Apricot Syrup
• 25ml lemon juice
• As much fresh mint as you can find
• a top up of soda water

Method

• Start by chucking everything into a shaker, mint included, and give it a proper shake to wake it all up.
  
  
• Strain out over plenty of ice in a tall glass, then top gently with soda so it settles into that lovely, layered look (a bit of quiet showmanship never hurts).
  
  
• Finish with a fresh mint sprig on top, a little hint of what’s to come, and you’re good to go.

Give it a go at home, or better yet, pop into one of our PIGs and let us mix one up for you...