The first Grand Voyage release brings organic Calabrian bergamot into the Lind & Lime recipe. Lind & Lime Organic Bergamotto di Calabria Gin is bottled at 44% ABV.

The citrus is bright and fragrant, with a lightly floral lift and a clean dry finish. Juniper keeps the recipe grounded and gives the opening a clear, dry spine.

The botanical list gives the gin its movement from the first aroma through the palate and into the finish. Serve it cold enough for the individual notes to remain distinct, not blurred by sweetness or excessive dilution.

For the Perfect Serve, pour 5 cl over plenty of clear ice, add 10 cl of Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic Water, then finish with basil and a bergamot-style citrus twist. Keep the garnish restrained so it supports the gin rather than replacing it.

The documented botanicals - JUNIPER BERRIES, LIME PEEL, PINK PEPPERCORNS, Organic bergamot peel - provide a useful tasting route. Start with the aromatic lift, then let the juniper and the drier ingredients take their place as the ice begins to melt. This approach gives the glass more detail than a fast first sip and keeps the character of Lind & Lime Organic Bergamotto di Calabria Gin clear from beginning to end.

A careful serve matters here. Use sound, full cubes of ice, a well-chilled tonic and no more garnish than the recipe needs. Taste once before topping up: the right balance should leave the gin visible, with freshness in the middle and a clean, composed finish. It is a small adjustment, but it makes the difference between a generic long drink and one that reflects the bottle.