Happy Monday – and Happy International Gin & Tonic Day!!!
Just a reminder that things will get better and if you ever needed an excuse for a Gin & Tonic THIS IS IT.
Not only are we still celebrating London Cocktail Month – albeit in our homes, today is International Gin & Tonic Day and we are celebrating with our quintessentially British Boodles Gin. Our gin edition comes full of gin tips served directly from Mr Boodles the Boodles Gin Butler. So polish your best glassware and get ready for some proper G&T etiquette.
Did you know…
Due to the Gin Craze of the 18th Century, there were 5 acts passed by parliament designed to control the consumption of Gin during this time.
Gin was drunk as a substitute to French Brandy at a time of conflict between England and France which is ironic because Gin originated as a medicinal liquor made by monks in Southern France.
Gin is actually a neutral based spirit gaining its unique flavour through distilling botanicals. The most important being Juniper which gives it it’s fresh pine flavour… It simply cannot be Gin without Juniper. Some of the other key ingredients include Coriander seeds, Citrus Peels and Cinnamon to name just a few. However, Boodles Gin contains No citrus because the original distillers naturally expected the drink to be served with a citrus twist!
Glasses at the ready…
We know everyone has their own special way of concocting their perfect G&T but Boodles have given us some pointers to best enjoy their Brilliant British Gin. We know it’s Gin&Tonic day but I must comment on how versatile Boodles Gin really is. We already know how much care has gone into making their unique gin and their thought out blend of botanicals is designed to stay subtle and not smack you round the face. Perfect for many a cocktail as well as a G&T straight up! Whats more, Boodles have three stunning gins to suit your mood. Boodles Original London Dry, Boodles Rhubarb and Strawberry and just in time for winter, Boodles Mulberry.
So with that in mind, Mr Boodles requests that you take pleasure in making your G&T and exercise as much labour and patience as is used to craft their Brilliant British Gin. Don’t rush because all good things come to those who wait.
Mr Boodles suggests quality gin deserves quality tonic; Boodles recommends Fevertree as the most complementary.
Ice First, then gin, then tonic.
Keep it icy… the Co2 of the tonic is harder to escape if you keep it chilled.
Pour Slowly… the slower you pour your tonic the more balanced the flavour
Garnish well.
To give you an idea we’ve included some of Boodles signature serves below to whet your whistle
BOODLES ON ICE
Ingredients;
60ml Boodles Gin
120ml Premium Tonic Water
Shaved Ice
Grapefruit wedge
Method;
In a tumbler shave a handful of clear ice.
Pour one part Boodles Gin and two parts tonic, then stir.
Add grapefruit wedge to the glass and serve.
And of course…
BOODLES MULBERRY WINTER WARMER
Ingredients;
60ml Boodles Mulberry Gin
120ml Premium Tonic Water
2 large Ice Cubes
Lemon wheel
Method;
Pour one part Boodles Mulberry Gin and two parts tonic into a highball glass over the ice.
Stir until the colours combine.
Add lemon wheel and serve.
(bakewell tart optional)
We hope you enjoyed our Boodles edition this week. This is a gin I would thoroughly recommend over and over again.
To find out more please visit www.boodlesgin.com
