Comments on: How to make the English Garden cocktail martini, a recipe inspired by Gordon Ramsay Steak

By: web gangsta

web gangsta — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:41:05 +0000

In reply to Scott. Completely agree about the Hendrick's! Keep us posted on your success (and let us know what didn't work for you as well)

By: Scott

Scott — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 04:32:42 +0000

My wife and I along with another couple also had the pleasure of eating at Gordon Ramsay’s Steak about two weeks ago, and all fell in love with the English Garden while there as well. With the guidance of this post I have also attempted to re-create this drink. I do think the Hendrick’s gin is sort of critical in the fact that the gin is pre-infused with rose petal and cucumber, and let’s face it, the cucumber is the stand out flavor of this wonderful drink.
Just my humble opinion, but I do think the gin makes a difference.

By: web gangsta

web gangsta — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 03:51:33 +0000

@Laura: yeah, no idea about “infused rock candy”, but simple syrup is something you should have on hand regardless if you’re attempting the fine art of cocktail concocting.

Everyone we’ve tried the recipe with (and those who have a bit more liquor knowledge than we do) have all said that when it comes to GIN, the quality/brand of the gin does matter. VODKA, on the other hand, you have a little more leeway in brands/price points/quality levels. In other words, for good gin-based cocktails, you’ll want to pay a little bit more – but it will be worth it.

As for brand recommendations, the all around favorite tends to be Hendrick’s brand, which is what Gordon serves himself. As for the celery bitters — you may want to try some from The Bitter Truth if you can find them locally.

By: Laura

Laura — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 04:40:01 +0000

I am not a gin drinker, but I thought if this odd concoction was on GR’s menu, then it must be something worthy. And whoa… it was tasty!! (Maybe not really a $14 cocktail.)
They did use an “Infused rock candy” in place of the simple syrup. What could they have infused it with I wonder… basil maybe? The drink certainly did have a hint of basil. Or so I thought, lol!
This recipe looks worthy. I’ll try it soon and get back to you!
Do you think the gin brand is critical?