Hendrick’s Gin Gives the Summer Martini a Mediterranean Twist for Perfect Heatwave Serve

The martini is getting a seasonal makeover this summer, as Hendrick’s Gin unveils two cocktail recipes inspired by Mediterranean flavour favourites.

Making the most out of peak tomato season, the Greek Salad Martini and Caprese Martini bring together fresh produce, savoury brines, and Hendrick’s signature botanicals for an elegant sip that’s perfect for sunny garden parties, sophisticated terrace drinks, or simply cocktail experimentation for those looking to shake up their cocktail repertoire with an unexpected twist on one of the world’s most iconic drinks.

Here’s how to recreate at these at home:

Greek Salad Martini

Ingredients

• 100g Cherry Tomatoes
• 100g Cucumber
• 100ml Kalamata Olive Brine
• 50ml Hendrick’s Original Gin
• 10ml White Vermouth
• 10ml Dry Vermouth
• Feta
• Dill

Method

1. Blend together 100g cherry tomatoes, 100g cucumber, handful of dill & 100ml kalamata olive brine.
2. Strain off the liquid by push it through kitchen cloth to create your Greek Salad Brine.
3. Pour 50ml Hendrick’s Original, 10ml White Vermouth, 10ml Dry Vermouth & 30ml Greek Salad Brine into a mixing tin/glass.
4. Stir over ice till well diluted and ice cold.
5. Pour into frozen martini glass.
6. Garnish with a cube of Feta & Dill.

Caprese Martini

Ingredients

• 100g Cherry Tomatoes
• 100ml Mozzarella Brine
• 50ml Hendrick’s Original Gin
• 10ml White Vermouth
• 10ml Dry Vermouth
• Mini Mozzarella balls
• Basil
• Salt
• Pepper

Method

1. Blend together 100g cherry tomatoes, 8 fresh basil leaves & 100ml mozzarella brine.
2. Strain off the liquid by push it through kitchen cloth and season the liquid with salt & pepper to create your Caprese brine.
3. Pour 50ml Hendrick’s Original, 10ml White Vermouth, 10ml Dry Vermouth & 30ml Caprese Brine into a mixing tin/glass.
4. Stir over ice till well diluted and ice cold.
5. Pour into frozen martini glass.
6. Garnish with a mini mozzarella ball & cherry tomato seasoned with flaky salt.

Distilled in Girvan on Scotland’s south-west coast, Hendrick’s Gin is loved by casual drinkers and professional bartenders alike for its distinctive infusion of cucumber and rose, balanced with 11 carefully selected botanicals that create its unmistakably smooth and refreshing character. That versatility makes it just as suited to savoury cocktails as it is to the classics, making these Mediterranean-inspired martinis the perfect addition to this summer’s drinks menu.

Find out more about Hendrick’s Gin and browse through more cocktail recipes right here.