Garden Gin is a Belgian gin from Garden Gin Company, connected to the Bloempothoeve in Meerdonk and bottled at 39% ABV. The producer's world is built around fresh produce, edible flowers, herbs and fruit, with much of the work done by hand. This gin reads as a garden-inspired spirit: floral, herbal and fresh rather than heavy or overly perfumed.

The nose leans into flowers and soft herbs, with juniper giving the structure that keeps it recognisable as gin. The palate feels approachable and aromatic, carrying a natural green freshness and a gentle fruit-flower roundness. At 39% ABV, it is not trying to be a high-proof cocktail tool; it works best when the tonic lets the garden character remain light and open.

For the associated gin and tonic, pour 5 cl of Garden Gin over clear ice, add 12 cl of Fever-Tree Indian Tonic Water and garnish with lemon peel plus an edible flower. Lemon keeps the drink bright, while the flower belongs to the identity of the gin without changing the flavour too much. Keep the garnish pretty but restrained: the aim is a fresh aperitif, not a decorative bouquet in the glass.

Garden Gin has a gentle charm rather than brute force. It belongs on spring and summer aperitif tables, especially for drinkers who enjoy floral freshness without sweetness. A fresh edible flower brings aroma without perfume, and the lemon peel keeps the tonic from making the drink too soft.

Its strength is approachability with a real botanical identity underneath, especially when the serve stays bright.