Edinburgh Gin Grapefruit & Mandarin is a 40% ABV citrus expression created for the Edinburgh Gin range and released in a one-litre travel-retail format. Its profile turns away from a juniper-heavy dry style to focus on two vivid citrus fruits: grapefruit supplies the sharper, slightly bitter edge, while mandarin brings a sweeter and rounder aromatic tone. Timur pepper completes the core combination with an aromatic spice note that links the fruit to the gin's botanical backbone.

The structure is built around peel rather than sugary fruit flavour. Grapefruit peel gives the opening a brisk zestiness and a pith-like bitterness, while mandarin peel adds a sunny, softer citrus character. Timur pepper is particularly well suited to this pairing because its naturally citrus-leaning spice supports the brightness of the fruit instead of making the profile heavy. Juniper remains present as the defining gin note, providing a dry, resinous counterpoint to the more expressive citrus elements.

At the nose, grapefruit arrives first with mandarin close behind, creating an impression of freshly twisted peel. The palate combines tart grapefruit freshness with riper mandarin fruit and a restrained peppery lift. The texture stays light and accessible at 40% ABV, while the finish returns to citrus peel, gentle spice and a clean juniper line. The overall style is bright, zesty and refreshing, with enough bitterness to preserve a recognisable gin shape.

A simple gin and tonic is the natural serve for this expression. Use plenty of ice and a neutral tonic, then finish with a grapefruit twist or a small mandarin peel so the garnish repeats the fruit already present in the gin. The same citrus and pepper profile also works well in a highball or a lighter Collins-style drink, where dilution and fresh acidity can keep the grapefruit and mandarin character clear rather than overly sweet.