Asam boi sour
This Malaysian preserved plum cocktail from Med Salleh in London looks sophisticated and is surprisingly easy to make
Feta and watermelon martini
Serves 1
Easy
Prep:
plus infusing time
Infuse vodka with feta to add a salty, creamy edge to this martini that's blended with fresh watermelon
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- 25g fetabrine reserved and extra to serve
- 250ml vodka
- Strip of lemon peel
- Handful fresh watermelonplus extra to serve
- fresh mint leavesto garnish
Method
step 1
Crumble 25g feta into 250ml vodka. Add a strip of lemon peel, briefly stir then infuse in the fridge for two hours.
step 2
Double strain the feta vodka mixture using a coffee filter or jelly bag before using. Blitz a handful of chopped watermelon (rind removed) until smooth.
step 3
Put the chopped watermelon in a cocktail shaker with 60ml of the feta vodka and 2.5ml of feta brine. Shake well then double strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with feta, mint and watermelon cubes on a cocktail stick.
