It’s about time we had a cocktail on The Food Shortlist so here’s a stylish Gingertini courtesy of Russian Standard Vodka, for London Fashion Week. Elegant, low on calories and with a nice kick to it, it’s the perfect liquid accessory (one is not enough).

Gingertini  

How to make a Gingertini

50 ml / 1.9 fl oz Russian Standard

15 ml / 0.5 fl oz Dry Vermouth (just 32 calories per oz)

Lemon Twist

Slice of fresh ginger

Combine ingredients, including ginger, with crushed ice in a mixing glass. Stir well, strain and serve in a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with ginger.

(What’s “cheers” in Russian?)

Read up on the Art & Science of Vodka, here:

www.russianstandardvodka.com/#/en/the-art-and-science-of-vodka/history-of-vodka/