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Bathtub Gin Navy-Strength
Best enjoyed with Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic Water, garnished with 
Dehydrated Orange Wheel.
Recommended TonicFever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic Water
Garnish
Dehydrated Orange WheelBathtub Gin Navy-Strength
Navy Strength Gin · 57 % ABV · GB
Bathtub Gin Navy-Strength is a robust and flavorful gin crafted by Ableforth's in the United Kingdom. This expression elevates the original Bathtub Gin by increasing the alcohol content to 57% ABV, a nod to the traditional 'Navy Strength' standard. The production process involves hand-crushing botanicals such as juniper, coriander, cassia bark, cardamom, orange peel, and cloves, which are then steeped in the spirit for a brief period. This method results in a gin with intensified flavors and a rich, complex profile. The nose presents bold citrus and juniper aromas, complemented by warm spices like cinnamon and cardamom.
Citrus · Spicy · Navy Strength
On the palate, it offers a full-bodied experience with pronounced spice and citrus notes, leading to a long, lingering finish. Bathtub Gin Navy-Strength has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Contemporary GinContemporary ginAlso called New Western: juniper is still there, but other botanicals (citrus, flowers, spice) take the lead.GlossarySee Contemporary gin gins Trophy at the 2017 International Wine & Spirit Competition and Best Compound GinCompound ginGin made without redistillation, by blending botanicals or extracts into neutral spirit.GlossarySee Compound gin gins at the World Gin Awards for three consecutive years.
The documented recipe combines coriander, cardamom, cloves, cassia barkCassiaThe bark of a Chinese cinnamon tree, coarser and hotter than Ceylon cinnamon. It brings a warm, slightly sweet spice.Glossary, juniper, orange peel 2. Taste it with cold tonic, then let a little dilutionDilutionThe water added by melting ice. In the right amount it opens the aromas and softens the alcohol; too much flattens the drink.Glossary clarify the botanical finish.
For the recommended gin and tonic, use 5 cl of Bathtub Gin Navy-Strength, 15 cl of Fever-Tree Indian Tonic WaterIndian tonicThe classic tonic: sparkling water, bitter quinine and sugar. The name recalls colonial India, where quinine warded off malaria.Glossary, and orange peel twist and two cloves. Serve with generous, fresh ice and let the aromas open gradually. The recommended tonic is deliberately neutral enough to preserve the gin character, while the selected garnish gives a focused aromatic lift. Take a first sip immediately after stirring, then return after a moment as the dilution softens the alcohol and brings the mid-palate into balance. This measured approach keeps the tasting advice and the Perfect Serve aligned from nose to finish.
Bathtub Gin Navy-Strength & Tonic
PerfectServe
Recommended Tonic
Garnish
Dehydrated Orange WheelInstructions
Fill a chilled copaCopa glassA large stemmed balloon glass, popularised by the Spanish gin and tonic: it stays cold for longer and gathers the aromas above the drink.Glossary gin glass with large clear iceClear iceIce without air bubbles, made by slow, directional freezing. Denser, it melts more slowly and dilutes less.Glossary cubes.
Pour 5 cl of Bathtub Gin Navy-Strength over the ice, then add 15 cl of Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic WaterMediterranean tonicA tonic with less bitterness and sugar, scented with herbs and citrus (rosemary, thyme, lemon). It leaves more room for the gin's botanicals.Glossary slowly down the side of the glass.
Stir once or twice, just enough to combine the gin and tonic while keeping the bubbles lively.
Garnish with dehydrated orange wheel.
Keep the garnish precise and restrained so it supports the main aromatic direction of the gin instead of covering it.
Flavors
Ingredients
- Coriander
- Cardamom
- Cloves
- Cassia bark
- Juniper
- Orange peel