Winter still had its grip on London when we stepped into The Cinnamon Club. How lovely then, to be greeted with a warm welcome in the shape of smiling staff and two elegant cinnamon bellinis.
50ml Bombay Saphire Gin
12.5ml sugar syrup or caster sugar
1 x wine glass full of chopped up ripe water-melon
This summer classic, the watermelon martini, is usually made with plain vodka, but tastes fabulous with gin, or a good flavoured vodka.
Using gin gives you a lot more flavour, whilst using a flavoured vodka, like 42 Below Manuka Honey will make a much more interesting drink than a neutral product.
Add all the ingredients together in a cocktail shaker. Add as much cubed ice as you can, and then shake it all up as if your life depended on it. Strain into a martini glass.
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