The Hermit

Ingredients

1oz Akvavit from Sheringham

1 Tablespoon or 15ml Chartreuse

1/2 oz Sage and Thyme Simple Syrup

4 Drops Rosehip Bitters from Free Pour Jenny’s

1/2oz Lemon Juice, Cucumber, Dill

Method

Muddle cucumber and dill, add everything else and ice, shake, strain into glass, top with soda water

Garnish with a slice of cucumber sprinkled with salt pepper and chili flakes

Drop garnish into drink and stir (adds a little kick)

Sage and Thyme Simple Syrup

1/2 Cup White Sugar

1 Cup Water

3 Tablespoons Sage and Thyme (fresh is best, if using dried add a more to taste)

Method

Bring water, sugar, and herbs to a simmer and keep stirring until all the sugar is dissolved. Once sugar is dissolved move to the back of the stove and leave to steep for at least 1 hour.