Fresh cucumber and mint give this Tarquin's gin an immediate sense of freshness. Both ingredients are steeped overnight before copper-pot distillation, so their character is built into the spirit rather than added as a surface flavour after production. At 42% ABV, the gin has enough strength to hold its shape in a long drink while remaining crisp and easy to read.

Mint appears first on the nose, joined by a soft suggestion of wild flowers. The aroma is green and clean rather than sharply mentholated. Cucumber brings a cool, watery freshness that leaves room for the piney side of juniper. Distillation keeps these elements integrated: there is no sugary cucumber note and no loose herbal infusion, only a clear progression from mint to fresh garden produce and dry botanicals.

The palate opens with juniper, then cucumber spreads across the middle with a smooth, lightly rounded texture. Mint lifts the profile without dominating it, and the finish becomes floral with a subtle natural sweetness. The balance is especially convincing because each ingredient has a defined task. Juniper supplies structure, cucumber softens the centre, and mint keeps the finish lively. The final impression is clean, cooling and more composed than a simple flavoured gin.

Serve 4 cl with 10 cl of Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic Water over large clear ice cubes. Add one long cucumber ribbon and a small mint sprig. The restrained bitterness and herbal citrus of the tonic support the gin without masking its fresh ingredients. Clap the mint once between your hands before placing it in the glass, pour the tonic slowly, and stir only once to preserve the delicate floral finish.