Forthave Spirits Blue Gin is a Brooklyn-made contemporary gin bottled at 43% ABV. Its eighteen-botanical recipe is led by fully matured blue juniper berries, accompanied by grapefruit, mint and angelica. The profile places ripe juniper and resinous freshness at the centre, complemented by bright citrus and cooling herbal notes.

The documented botanicals are Mature blue juniper berries, Grapefruit, Mint, Angelica root. Together they give useful tasting landmarks rather than a list to rush through: start by looking for the leading aroma, then notice how juniper and the drier elements shape the middle of the palate. The profile is best judged in stages, because cold temperature and a little dilution often bring the citrus, floral, herbal, spice or fruit notes into clearer focus.

Taste a small chilled measure before making a longer drink. Let it sit briefly, take a first sip, then return after the ice has begun to melt. A measured mixer and clear ice help keep the botanical detail readable. Avoid a heavily sweet or strongly flavoured mixer on the first tasting; it can conceal the balance between the named botanicals and the gin base.

For a reliable Perfect Serve, pour 5 cl of gin over plenty of clear ice and add 12 cl of Fever-Tree Indian Tonic Water. Stir once and garnish simply with Grapefruit. The garnish should echo the documented recipe rather than introduce a competing flavour. Adjust the tonic only after tasting the first sip, so the finish remains clear and the serving stays faithful to the gin's character.