Have a look at our guide to making Jamie's signature cocktail, the Oliver’s Twist & featuring gin, beer, elderflower, and chilli-infused honey.
It’s unsurprising, then, that they’d be guests of honour in his signature cocktail, the Oliver’s Twist.
We absolutely love this drink; it’s intense but playful, thanks to the combination of gin and beer, and the miraculous chilli-honey infusion and sweet tang of elderflower give it a warming kick – despite it being incredibly refreshing.
The chilli honey is a doddle - at least 3 hours before you're ready to serve, halve a fresh red chilli, place it in a jar of honey and leave to infuse. Only about a tablespoon is needed for this recipe, but it'll keep for months – consider using it as a glaze or marinade or, as Jamie suggests, as an incredible drizzle for your porridge.
To make the Oliver’s Twist, begin by halving a lemon, and readying a long glass that has chilled in the freezer for 5 minutes.
Squeeze in the lemon juice, watching out for pips.
Add roughly a tablespoon of the chilli-infused honey and 15ml elderflower liqueur...
…followed by 30 ml dry gin.
Fill with ice…
…top up with roughly 300ml lager and stir to combine.
Have a taste and add a little more honey or lemon juice, if you think it needs it. Using a speed-peeler, peel a strip of lemon zest, then add it to the cocktail with a few slices of fresh strawberry, if you like.
For more great ideas, have a look at Jamie's brand new drinks channel, Drinks Tube.
