07/10/2026
SNACK + SIP 🌿🍋
Episode 4 - Mediterranean Basil Gimlet + Chimichurri Sardines
Fresh, smoky, herby and made for a sunny afternoon.
CHIMICHURRI
• 1 bunch parsley
• 1 bunch basil
• 1 bunch coriander
• small bunch fresh oregano
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 green chilli
• fresh chives
• olive oil
• sherry vinegar
• lemon
• salt
• cracked black pepper
• herbs de Provence
METHOD
• Pick the leaves from the parsley, basil, coriander and oregano, discarding the stems.
• Finely chop all the herbs and place in a bowl.
• Finely chop the garlic, green chilli and chives, then add to the herbs.
• Add a generous amount of olive oil, enough to create a loose, spoonable sauce.
• Add a splash of sherry vinegar, a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of herbs de Provence.
• Season generously with salt and cracked black pepper, then mix well.
• Allow the chimichurri to sit for a little while before serving so the flavours can come together.
SARDINES
• Whole sardines, bones in
• olive oil
• salt
METHOD
• Heat a little olive oil in a heavy-based pan over high heat, or prepare a hot barbecue.
• Season the sardines with salt and place over the heat.
• Cook for approximately 2–3 minutes on each side, depending on their size, until the skin is crisp and the flesh is cooked through.
• Remove from the heat and rest briefly.
TO SERVE
Spoon a generous amount of chimichurri onto a serving plate and place the grilled sardines over the top. Finish with another spoonful of chimichurri and a squeeze of fresh lemon.
MEDITERRANEAN BASIL GIMLET
• 60ml Threefold Mediterranean Gin
• 25ml fresh lemon juice
• 20ml simple syrup
• pinch of salt
• 8 fresh basil leaves
METHOD
• Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker.
• Fill with ice and shake well.
• Double strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass.
• Garnish with a fresh basil leaf.
Save this one for when the sun is out and you’ve got the grill on 🌿
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