Just in time for the festive season, Edinburgh Gin has launched two beautiful gins, one with Strawberry & Pink Pepper, the other, Watermelon & Lime.
Distilled in the heart of Scotland’s capital city, Edinburgh Gin was born in 2010. It began with Classic, a London Dry that became the foundation for a series of very creativeexpressions. The juniper-forward Classic is made with 13 botanicals, including native Scottish cobnuts and black mulberry.
Today, Edinburgh Gin has one of the most varied and vibrant ranges of gin anywhere, all made with 100% natural flavours. You’ll find a full list of them on the company website.
They all sound incredibly enticing, but to date we’ve only tried the two mentioned above, both of which are perfect for summer sipping over ice with tonic or soda.
Edinburgh Gin Strawberry & Pink Pepper is a bright, fresh-tasting gin that uses a blend of traditional gin botanicals with fragrant peppercorns and fresh strawberries from Perthshire, the soft fruit capital of the UK.
The result is a delightful combination of jammy, full strawberry sweetness, finishing with a subtle, tastebud-tingling pepper warmth. It’s best served with tonic, slices of strawberry, and plenty of ice.
Edinburgh Gin Watermelon & Lime, made exclusively for the Australian market, is the very definition of summer. Fresh, bright watermelon notes deliver a juicy sweetness, balanced by a sharp jolt of tart lime.
Watermelon & Lime is the ideal base to your tonic. Just add sunshine … and perhaps some lime and ice. Or you could try it in the following refreshing punch recipe.
If you happen to be in Scotland over the festive season, consider visiting Edinburgh Gin’s state-of-the-art distillery and visitor centre.
Both gins are 40% ABV. They are available nationwide at Dan Murphy’s and BWS.
Watermelon & Lime Punch
Ingredients:
50mL Edinburgh Gin Watermelon & Lime Gin
50mL orange juice
25mL grenadine
Llemonade
Slice of fresh watermelon
Method:
Pour gin, orange juice and grenadine into a shaker with ice. Shake briefly, then strain into a highball glass filled with ice.
Top with lemonade and garnish with a slice of watermelon.
