Expert mixologist reveals four new cocktail recipes – will you try them?
RAISE a glass and say cheers – or is it cheese?
An expert mixologist has crafted four unusual new cocktail recipes featuring Stilton cheese.
TV presenter and drinks writer Aidy Smith is encouraging the nation to be braver with festive tipples and has updated the Martini, Old-Fashioned, Gin Sour and Bloody Mary with the crumbly cheese.
For the unsure, he suggests first trying a twist on the classic martini by adding a Stilton-stuffed olive as the garnish.
He said: “The creaminess of a good quality vodka or aromatic botanicals from the gin work perfectly with the creamy savoury notes of the stilton stuffed olive.
“Your lemon peel garnish and aroma will bring out a vibrant zesty note which elevates the sensory elements of the experience.”
He said: “Stilton really is the King of British cheese and there are only six dairies in the world that can make it as it has a Protected Designation of Origin status (PDO).
“At this time of year you really do get the best of the 1912 Stilton as the milk that’s produced in Autumn is deliciously creamy, because of the wetter weather and richer milk.”
“Taste and texture are two incredibly important things when it comes to what we sip and finding that perfect balance can be difficult, but not impossible.
“I found 1912 was the perfect cheese for a fat wash, that would also combine with a delicious nutty flavour.”