Alcohol is, of course, one of the most popular ferments known to humankind, and this punchy, post-work pick-me-up features no fewer than four different sorts of booze. You can’t really say it’s good for you, but it does come in very welcome at the end of a long day at work.
Day in the country
Serves 1
20ml gin – we use Tanqueray
20ml Aperol
20ml red vermouth – we use Cocchi
20ml peach liqueur – we use Briottet
1 strip orange peel, to garnish
Pour all the liquids into a shaker, add a big handful of ice, then stir and strain into a martini glass. Add a few ice cubes, garnish with orange rind, and serve.
• Gianluca Capilungo, bars manager, Aqua Shard, London SE1
