Brooklyn Gin 70cl
A deliciously smooth, citrus led gin from America
Description
Brooklyn Gin
Whilst currently produced in New York state, the creators of Brooklyn Gin (Joe Santos & Emil Jättne) have their roots in Brooklyn (hence the name). Their new distillery (currently being built) will also be based in Brooklyn.
A contemporary gin, it was created in 2010 to bring a fresh and vibrant flavour to your favourite cocktails. Their attention to detail (using fresh citrus, hand crushed juniper berries, and oldschool production methods) is what they believe creates "the freshest tasting gin".
Their key botanicals are what make the difference. Their hand-crushed juniper berries release a combination of both sweet and savoury flavours. The fresh, hand-cut citrus (lemon, lime, orange and clementine) peels give fresh, vibrant citrus notes to the gin.
To create the gin itself they create the gin in small batches. The botanials are allowed to steep in the (corn) alcohol, which released the essential flavours. The distillation is then done in a Carl copper pot still. The copper reacts with the alcohol to help remove bitter notes, ensuring a smooth, complex gin.
On the nose the citrus comes through early, with a combination of the orange and lime. These are joined with juniper, lavender and cardamom. However its the citrus which really makes itself known.
Initially a hint of piney juniper comes through, along with sweet orage and lemon zest. The more bitter citrus notes come through mid-palate and is joined by hints of spice. In the background lime and pithy grapefruit play on the tongue. The cardamom comes through then as the gin leads to its finish, which has juniper again and lavender.
Overal this is a particularly smooth gin, which is easy to drink leaving the mouth refreshed.
Perfect Serve
A really smooth gin, this makes a delicious gin and tonic. Keep it simple to allow the flavours from the gin to shine. 50ml of gin to 150ml of your favourite neutral tonic (we liked Seventeen Tonic Water) works well. Garnish with a slice of lemon.
This also works exceptionally well in the mix, with a Negroni, Gimlet or a Martini all working well. Or perhaps try a Brooklyn Buck Cocktail. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice add 60ml of Brooklyn Gin, 15ml of fresh lime juice, 15ml of fresh pineapple juice and 20ml of ginger syrup. Shake well and strain into a glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with a chunk of pineapple.
