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A Pousse-café… or layer cocktail Grenadine, Midori, Limoncello & Sloe
Luxury 4 Star Gold B&B, 10 minutes south of Thurso Tel: 01847 841391
The key is to experiment to find the combination
of gin, tonic and garnish to make the perfect G&T
for you. And, depending on your mood, there are
likely to be many different flavour profiles that suit
your tastebuds.
Tonic is a matter of taste too, a Classic is perfect for
a Juniper led gin. The subtle flavours of Elderflower
compliment a floral gin, while the lemon thyme in a
Mediterranean tonic adds a real zing to a citrus gin.
A spice gin blends well with warming notes and
subtle lemongrass flavours in Ginger ale.
Add a garnish of fresh herbs
from the garden terrace
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A perfect G&T for you...
Tasting Notes…
You
might
like
to
take
a
note
or
two
on
your
tasting
journey.
There
will
be
many
gins
for
you
to
nose
and
taste,
botanicals
you’ll
recognise
and
others
that
taste
good
and
may not remember after a few glasses of gin!
Garnishes
too
play
their
part
and
there
will
be
favourites
with
different
gin
profiles.
It’s
handy
to
know
when
you
see
a
new
gin
on
the
shelves,
note
the
botanicals
and
you’ll
be
more aware if it’s one you’re likely to enjoy.
Juniper berries, coriander seed, cubeb pepper and
cardamom pods, just a few of the spices to nose that
may enhance your tasting experience, or try adding
a few to your G&T to amp up the spice level. Try a
cinnamon stick or cloves added to orange, coriander
with lime or blueberries with lemon.
Enhance the flavour profile…
On a light summer’s evening
You might like to enjoy your G&T in the garden
An orange wheel compliments cloves and cassia in a spicy gin, a pepper adds warmth and
depth too. Grapefruit peel brings a light freshness to florals. Peel is more fragrant than a
slice, just a little adds a real zing. Star anise works well in both spicy and floral gins, adding
a menthol kick, while an apple slice brings out the acidity in an herbaceous gin. Balance a
citrus gin with basil, mint, coriander or thyme. Lime, lemon, orange or pink grapefruit add
a touch of sweetness to a dry gin. Add a few berries and an aromatic herb to a fruity gin,
the aroma will be heightened and the delicious flavours too.
Gin flavours and garnishes…
Gently muddle or stir
A Pousse-café… or layer cocktail Grenadine, Midori, Limoncello & Sloe
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