Nigella

Nigella is named for Nigella Lawson.

Nigella embodies what Cocktails For Mums is all about. She encourages women to cook for themselves and for enjoyment every day, something we forget we can do. She is eloquent and clear in communication that reminds us of the strength of nurture.

I’ve spent years thinking how to embody our respect for Nigella in a cocktail. And this drink is deep, intense and shaken into a salt crusted coupe as a counterfoil to the initial sweetness with nigella seeds for the musky earthiness at the heart of every woman.

This cocktail isn’t licorice or aniseed forward. The sambuca’s job is to add depth and adultiness.

Recipients: Guests that can handle all the intensity in every sip.

Type: Shaken

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