We fancy a new Negroni

Sat on the restaurant balcony watching the sun set over the Mediterranean sea, the waiter approaches and asks if we fancy an aperitif, a drink before our meal? Obvs. We order a negroni, but this one has a twist - Rosemary.

Conventionally I am a traditionalist when it comes to drinks - 1:3 G&T, Veuve in a flute (No Sports Direct mug in sight) - but this take on a classic was banging. The pièce de résistance is a measure of Gin Mare. Featuring notes of olives, citrus, thyme, basil and most importantly; rosemary. This Spanish seaside Gin is the perfect counterpart to bitter Campari and sweet vermouth, Martini Rosso.

Serve with a sprig of rosemary and an odd amount of olives for good luck.

Recipe:

Ingredients

• 25ml gin Mare

• 25ml Martini Rosso (Or your Vermouth of choice)

• 25ml Campari

• ice

For the garnish

• Rosemary Sprig

• Black Olive, pitted

1. Pour the Gin, Vermouth and Campari into a mixing glass or jug with ice. Stir well until the outside of the glass feels cold.

2. Strain into a tumbler and add 1 large ice sphere or some fresh ice, and garnish with a sprig of Rosemary and a sweet Black Olive