Larios 12

The recipe for Larios 12 contains twelve botanicals, including seven citrus fruits alongside orange blossom and spices. Made in Spain through five distillations and bottled at 40%, it combines the brightness of lemon and lime with the rounder fragrance of orange, mandarin, tangerine and clementine. Grapefruit adds a gently bitter note to this varied citrus character.

Citrus · Spicy · Floral

The nose brings fresh peel and flowers together. Orange blossom lends a delicate perfume to the fruit, while juniper adds a resinousResinousAn aroma reminiscent of pine or fir resin. It is juniper's signature, due to compounds such as pinene.Glossary freshness that becomes clearer on the palate. The citrus notes differ in character: some are sharp and zesty, others recall the sweeter scent released when an orange is peeled. That contrast gives the mouthful variety without relying on a single dominant fruit.

Coriander and nutmeg introduce gentle spice as the initial citrus brightness subsides. Angelica root adds an earthy nuance beside the juniper, giving a drier counterpoint to the floral notes. The impression moves from fragrant fruit towards a more restrained finish, with a mild warmth and a lingering trace of peel. The interest lies in the balance between those changing sensations, from the lightness of the blossom to the slightly bitter grapefruit.

For a gin and tonic, pair Larios 12 with Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic WaterMediterranean tonicA tonic with less bitterness and sugar, scented with herbs and citrus (rosemary, thyme, lemon). It leaves more room for the gin's botanicals.Glossary. Its herbal character complements the flowers and citrus without requiring a more elaborate garnish. An orange peel and a single edible orange blossom echo the recipe in two different ways: the peel releases fragrant oils, while the flower adds a softer scent near the rim. Keep the blossom to one so it does not overwhelm the subtler spice. Serve well chilled over clear iceClear iceIce without air bubbles, made by slow, directional freezing. Denser, it melts more slowly and dilutes less.Glossary in a balloon glassCopa glassA large stemmed balloon glass, popularised by the Spanish gin and tonic: it stays cold for longer and gathers the aromas above the drink.Glossary, stirring gently to preserve the bubbles and the delicacy of the floral aromas.