What To Put In Your Gin: A Simple Guide To Garnishes
What To Put In Your Gin: A Simple Guide To Garnishes
The finishing touch when it comes to most mixed drinks or cocktails, the garnish is of the utmost importance. No No.3 Gin Martini is complete without an expressed Amalfi lemon twist, and a classic Gin & Tonic becomes a whole new drinking experience when a slice of pink grapefruit and sprig of rosemary are added. Designed to elevate what is already in your glass into the exceptional, the perfect No.3 Gin cocktail requires the perfect garnish to serve them with…
Adding to the aroma and an extra depth of flavour with every sip, there are very few No.3 Gin cocktail recipes that do not require a garnish as the final ingredient. The perfect accompaniment to a crisp and refreshing No.3 Gin & Tonic is a freshly cut pink grapefruit slice and rosemary sprig. These two are superb for leading the way into the burst of citrus and gentle spice found in our London Dry gin, carrying the flavours through the tonic and balancing the drink.
A simple citrus peel expressed over the top, then placed in the glass is usually reserved for stirred classics, like a No.3 Gin Martini, Bijou or Gimlet. With only a couple of ingredients in each, the garnish brings a whole new level of flavour to the serve, highlighting the nuances in the gin. All that’s needed is a peeler and a good quality, unwaxed lemon, orange or grapefruit to recreate a citrus twist at home.
Including a lemon or lime wheel in longer, refreshing serves like a Gin Rickey or Tom Collins helps to carry the citrus notes of No.3 Gin through the mixer. Simply cut through the whole fruit and pop in the top of the drink before enjoying.
