Plenty of us plan to stay closer to home this summer, and who can blame us when we have beautiful counties like Somerset on our doorstep, ready to explore
Somersetâs landscapes are steeped in legend, from the lush fields of âAvalonâ to Cheddar Gorge and the wilds of Exmoor. The winding, country lanes hold secrets: a spectacular gathering of birds at sunset; a cave filled with fertility symbols; a farm taken over by huge sculptures.Â
The local food scene is flourishing, involving everyone from Michelin-star chefs to foragers on the Mendip Hills and farmers selling cheddar and cider from the barn door.Â
Temperley sour cocktail recipe
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When it comes to apples, the man namechecked in the title of this drink is the master. Julian Temperley, the driving force behind The Somerset Cider Brandy Company, has been supplying my restaurants from day one, all the way from the top of Burrow Hill.
Prep time: 5 minutes
20ml Burrow Hill apple juice
15ml Somerset Pomona liqueur
METHOD
Pour all of the ingredients, apart from the ice and cherry, into a shaker. Shake briefly to combine.
Fill the shaker with cubed ice and shake for roughly 10 seconds, to chill and dilute slightly, then strain into a coupe and garnish with the cherry.