Larios Pomelo

In Larios Pomelo, pink grapefruit freshness gives way to a gently bitter peel note. Juniper, lemon and orange accompany that distinctive grapefruit note in a Spanish flavoured ginFlavoured ginGin with flavourings, often fruity, added after distillation. It may be coloured and lightly sweetened.GlossarySee Flavoured gin gins bottled at 37.5%. The appeal is in the contrast within the fruit itself: a rounded fragrance followed by the slightly bitter sensation associated with its peel.

Citrus · Fruity · Herbal

The nose is immediately fruity, with grapefruit more prominent than the other citrus notes. Lemon adds a sharper freshness and orange a softer, fragrant edge. Together they broaden the citrus aromas while leaving the pink grapefruit easy to recognise. Juniper contributes a herbal, resinousResinousAn aroma reminiscent of pine or fir resin. It is juniper's signature, due to compounds such as pinene.Glossary nuance, which becomes useful as the fruit develops on the palate: it gives a dry-tasting counterpoint to the rounder flavours.

In the mouth, the initial impression is generous with citrus, then the grapefruit's gentle bitterness becomes clearer. That progression keeps the fruity character lively. The balance is between freshness, roundness and a lingering peel note, with juniper supporting the fruit rather than overwhelming it. The finish continues on grapefruit, preserving its recognisable bittersweet quality after the brighter lemon notes have faded. This is a fruit-led gin whose citrus character can remain distinct when lengthened with tonic.

An Indian tonicIndian tonicThe classic tonic: sparkling water, bitter quinine and sugar. The name recalls colonial India, where quinine warded off malaria.Glossary makes a fitting partner: its bitterness extends the grapefruit note and its bubbles lighten the rounder fruit flavours. Garnish with a thin slice of pink grapefruit to reinforce the fresh aroma. A modest slice is enough; a large quantity of fruit would change the balance as it sits in the drink. Keep the tonic measured so the grapefruit retains its presence, with enough bitterness at the end to balance the softer citrus fragrance.