The Astronomer

Light and crisp as a summer breeze. The Astronomer offers a refreshingly sherberty gaze to any starry night. 

The Astronomer

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makes 1 cocktail

1 1/2 oz gin

3/4 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice

3/4 oz watermelon and star anise syrup

5 pink peppercorns

2 sprigs cilantro, optional

1 thin slice fresh watermelon, optional

1 1/2 oz tonic water

Muddle the peppercorns in a shaker and ass the gin, syrup, lemon juice and sprigs of cilantro, if using. Shake for 10 seconds. Double strain over ice into a highball glass. Top with tonic water. Garnish a sprig of cilantro and or a slice of watermelon. 

Notes: we could not find watermelon and star anise syrup so instead we used a low sugar watermelon juice. We also added a few pomegranate seeds to swirl and float around in the glass.   

Have a lovely weekend everyone! - JD 

Breakfast and Cricket

Over the past few days we have been watching the last of the England vs. India test matches in Cricket. They have been very exciting and finished with England winning, today! Here are the breakfast I made and served during the past few matches.  

Scones with fresh strawberries and whipped cream, and a pot of Earl Grey tea.   

Pancakes, bacon, breakfast sausage with watermelon, and blackberries and a pot of Royal Assam tea.

English crumpets, deviled eggs, and bacon with a pot of Darjeeling tea.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend! - JW