Archie Gin Infuse is a French flavoured gin bottled at 37.5% ABV. Its identity is deliberately simple: a gin base led by juniper, then marked by tea as the central aromatic cue. That tea note gives the product a lighter and more lifted personality than a red-fruit flavoured gin, while the moderate alcohol level keeps the texture soft enough for an accessible long drink.

The nose opens through that tea-led lens: dry leaf, gentle bitterness, a discreet herbal line and a clean citrus opening from the gin base. On the palate, the best balance comes when the infusion does not taste sugary. Juniper gives the frame, tea brings tension and a slightly tannic feel, and citrus keeps the finish bright. It is not a gin to overload with many garnishes, because its charm lies in the contrast between clarity and infusion.

For the associated gin and tonic, pour 5 cl of Archie Gin Infuse over clear ice, add 10 cl of Fever-Tree Indian Tonic Water and garnish with orange peel. Orange is a good choice here: it softens the tea bitterness, brings a rounder citrus note and avoids masking the infusion. Serve it well chilled, with a short stir only, so the tea character stays clean rather than diluted into sweetness.

This also makes Archie Gin Infuse useful for drinkers who usually enjoy tea-based cocktails or lighter aperitifs. A Tom Collins variation can work well if the lemon is kept crisp and the sugar modest. In a Spritz-style build, use a dry sparkling component rather than a sweet soda, because the tea note needs tension to stay elegant.