Goat’s Cheese Bonbons

Ingredients

• 300g soft goat’s cheese
• 3g mixed soft green herbs such as parsley, dill, and chives, finely chopped
• 2g crushed pink peppercorns
• 2g toasted sesame seeds
• 3tbsp toasted hazelnuts, chopped

Method

1. To make your crispy coating, spread the chopped green herbs, pink peppercorns, sesame seeds and hazelnuts in a thin layer on separate plates. Then, line a baking tray with greaseproof paper.
2. Divide the goat’s cheese into 24 equal portions. Using your hands, roll each portion gently into a small ball.
3. Roll your goat’s cheese truffles in your coating mixtures, alternating between the herbs, peppercorns, sesame seeds and hazelnuts to get an even spread of flavours, until all truffles are evenly coated.
4. Place on your lined baking tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Virgin Earl Grey Martini

Ingredients

• 100ml grapefruit juice
• 100ml cold strong Earl Grey tea
• 40ml lemon juice
• 25ml honey
• Few drops angostura or orange bitters
• 1 free range egg white
• Ice to shake
• Twist of grapefruit zest to garnish

Method

1. Place two martini glasses in the freezer to chill, preferably an hour in advance.
2. Fill a cocktail shaker (or flask) with ice and add all the ingredients. Shake vigorously for 1-2 minutes or until the shaker feels icy cold and the mixture is frothy.
3. Strain into your chilled glasses and garnish with a twist of grapefruit zest. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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