Loveday Golden

What better tipple to toast a beautiful sunset than this peachy elixir by Loveday Craft Spirit Makers?

Expect bold juniper and spice on the nose, complemented by aromatic and bittersweet notes with pink peppercorn warmth and a smooth mouthfeel. The experience ends with a lingering cardamom and clean grapefruit finish.

The spirit is crafted by an all-female team: Ruth, Daisy and Chloe have combined their experiences in food preparation, recipe development, food science, alcohol production and design to create this smooth sip. The ladies recommend cracking open a bottle when the weather is warm and the sun soft and low in the sky.

Perfect serve: pour over ice and top with a premium tonic and a squeeze of grapefruit. lovedaydistilling.com

Originally intended as a limited-edition release, this Sicilian-inspired creation from Pothecary Gin in Dorset proved so popular it's become a permanent fixture in the collection.

Roasted Sicilian almonds, juniper and French gentian root bring subtle nuttiness and toasty warmth to the gin, which is balanced by the refreshing citrus bite and sweet notes of Sicilian orange and lemon peels.

To make the organic spirit, craft distiller Martin Jennings distils each botanical separately then blends them together before diluting. Taking this hands-on approach yields elevated aromas and flavours that are well balanced and delectable.

Perfect serve: pour over ice, add a splash of ginger syrup, top with soda water and garnish with a slice of fresh orange. pothecarygin.co.uk