Gin de Binche Citrus Edition is the lemon-and-lime release made at Plus Oultre Distillery in Péronnes-lez-Binche. It is distinct from the Lemon Edition devoted solely to Sicilian lemon: here yellow lemon is paired with lime to create a broader and more contrasting citrus profile. Bottled at 40% ABV, the gin is entirely distilled, with no cold infusion or artificial addition after distillation. Juniper remains the botanical reference point beneath the two citrus fruits.

The producer assigns a different purpose to each citrus. Yellow lemon supplies roundness and a generous zest aroma, while lime brings a brighter, sharper freshness. Slow distillation captures the oils held in the peels, and the finished gin is deliberately left unfiltered to retain them. A slight haze can therefore appear when the liquid is chilled or mixed with tonic. This natural louche gives a useful clue to the recipe: the citrus character comes from the distilled peels and their essential oils, not from a later flavouring.

The nose opens on fresh lime and lemon zest, with lime giving the first impression its brisk edge. Lemon fills out the centre with a softer citrus breadth, while juniper keeps the profile dry and prevents the fruit from becoming lemonade-like. On the palate, the contrast is clear: a vivid opening, a more rounded middle and a clean botanical finish. The retained oils add texture and length at 40%, ending on peel, juniper and a fine citrus bitterness that remains refreshing.

Serve it with a neutral tonic and a restrained double-citrus garnish. Pour 5 cl over abundant clear ice, add 10 cl of Fever-Tree Indian Tonic Water, then finish with one narrow lime peel and one shorter lemon peel. Express each peel lightly rather than twisting it repeatedly. The lime lifts the opening, the lemon supports the rounder middle, and the dry tonic leaves enough space for the unfiltered oils and juniper to remain clear through the finish.