LIGHTHOUSE GIN With obvious juniper, Lighthouse Gin showcases aromatics of liquorice, orange peel and coriander to complement. Create the perfect cocktail with Bootleggers (Wellington) Pink Grapefruit Tonic, or Rachel’s preference: Fever-Tree (UK) tonic for a dry citrus boost to your G&T.
REID & REID NATIVE GIN One of our tonic matches is East Imperial Yuzu (Auckland) for a zesty lift that respects the character of Reid & Reid’s New Zealand botanicals. For a more purist pursuit, Chris prefers East Imperial’s Old World Tonic.
REID & REID DRY VERMOUTH Chardonnay-fortified and aromatised with both traditional and native botanicals, this Wairarapa vermouth has floral notes of orange, nutmeg and juniper and a lovely, long fruit-but-bone-dry flavour. Utilise for the perfect gin martini or enjoy on its own over ice and with a sprig of mint.
Gin tip: now that you have a new stash of quality craft gin for the summer, what to do with those odds and sods of pre-discovery? We’re talking about Seager’s, Gordon’s etc...well, you can still make them good! Try adding Elemental Bitters (from Marlborough). The Grapefruit and Hop Bitters will smarten up the dregs in the cupboard with pep, zest and kick!
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