Gin Lemon

Citrusy All Year Round Casual Aperitif

🥃 Glass type Highball glass

⚗️ Method Shaken

⏱ Difficulty Easy

🌡 Strength Strong (18-25%)

⚡ Intensity Medium

🍬 Sweetness Dry

Ingredients for a Gin Lemon

Gin 6.0 cl (60 ml)
Lemon Juice 8.0 cl (80 ml)
Lemon Peel 1.0 slice (30 ml)
Ice cubes

How to make a Gin Lemon

For the preparation of the gin lemon you will not need the shaker. Fill the tumbler with ice, pour the gin and lemonade over it. Gently mix and decorate with a slice of lemon. Those who prefer can also add a few mint leaves. Your gin lemon is ready to be served.

What to eat with a Gin Lemon

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The Gin Lemon cocktail, with its bright and zesty profile, pairs wonderfully with a variety of light yet flavorful dishes. For an elegant touch, consider pairing it with a classic French dish like escargots de Bourgogne (Burgundy snails) or a simple yet exquisite Spanish tapa such as jamón ibérico served on crusty bread. Its refreshing and clean taste also complements the freshness of seafood, making it ideal for dishes like ceviche or grilled shrimp skewers. The cocktail's dry character ensures that it does not overpower these delicate flavors but rather enhances them with its citrus notes.

◈ Tasting notes Gin Lemon

Appearance:

The Gin Lemon is a strikingly clear concoction, its hue an invigorating pale straw-yellow with just a hint of green at the rim, indicative of the fresh lemon juice that forms its base. Upon swirling, it reveals a slight viscosity, leaving a delicate trail down the glass—a testament to its balanced composition and the quality of ingredients used.

Aroma:

The first impression is dominated by a zesty burst of citrus, with sharp lemon peel notes front and center, offering an immediate sense of freshness and clarity. As one delves deeper into the bouquet, nuances of juniper berry from the gin begin to emerge, intermingling with subtle herbal hints and a whisper of sweetness that comes from the slight oxidation on the surface. The aroma evolves gracefully, inviting repeated inhalations for its layered complexity.

Palate:

On entry, the cocktail is refreshingly crisp and bracingly tart, thanks to the generous dose of lemon juice, which cuts through the palate with an assertive vigor. Mid-palate, a more nuanced character emerges as the juniper from the gin comes forward, offering a herbal backbone that balances the acidity. The texture is silky yet lively, providing a delightful contrast between the bright and the subtle elements of the drink. There's a perfect balance achieved between the sweet undertones from the lemon peel and the bitter notes derived from both the lemon zest and the botanicals in the gin.

Finish:

The finish is long and lingering, with the initial tartness giving way to a gentle bitterness that envelops the palate like a soft whisper of sage. The aftertaste is complex and satisfying, leaving behind an impression of freshness and cleanliness, yet with a subtle warmth from the gin’s spirit, hinting at its strength without overwhelming the senses. This cocktail concludes on a note of completeness, reaffirming its status as a masterful blend that satisfies both the mind and the palate.