Pickled shrimps and a mint julep

The first impression was that of a lemon freshness, crisp green apples, cut grass and a buttercup meadow – a soft and sweet smell reminiscent of summertime. We then found a bit of a surprise on the palate: a zingy lime sharpness, menthol freshness and aniseed spiciness before the gentle sweetness and creaminess of a gooseberry fool served with a crisp buttery lemon shortbread biscuit appeared. Following the addition of water, plenty of vanilla came to the fore before we settled with mussels in a white wine sauce, pickled shrimps and a mint julep cocktail of whisky, sugar water, crushed and shaved ice, and gently muddled fresh mint.