GIN SUL Lima Limão

Lima Limão brings lime to the foreground of the GIN SUL range. Made in Hamburg, this 43% dry ginDry ginGin with no perceptible sweetness: in the European Union, the word "dry" allows at most 0.1 g of sugar per litre.GlossarySee Dry gin gins combines lively lime with ripe lemon, fresh mint, juniper and Curaçao peels. The producer presents it as a summer gin, but it is not limited to seasonal cocktails: citrus leads while mint and juniper keep the profile recognisably gin-like.

Citrus · Fruity · Herbal

On the nose, citrus comes first, with the sharper edge of lime beside the softer scent of lemon. Mint adds a fresh herbal note, supported by juniper's resinousResinousAn aroma reminiscent of pine or fir resin. It is juniper's signature, due to compounds such as pinene.Glossary character.

The palate follows the same clear direction. Bright citrus carries a mild bitterness and the mint refreshes the finish. The dry structure keeps the fruit from suggesting sweetness, while Curaçao peel extends the citrus without masking the lime.

At 43% ABV, Lima Limão has enough presence for a long drink with tonic. GIN SUL recommends both a classic gin and tonic and its own Lima Limão Lime Breeze. A copa 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, plenty of ice and a measured pour let the profile open without losing its freshness. A lime wheel and a small mint sprig suit the recipe. Stephan Garbe founded GIN SUL in Hamburg in 2013 after falling for south-west Portugal, and distils it in small batchesSmall batchProduction in small quantities per distillation run, often in a small still. The term has no legal definition.Glossary at the Altona distillery. Together, these ingredients keep the citrus character clear from the first aroma to the last sip, without adding sweetness that is not part of the recipe.

The standard bottle holds 50cl, and its green Azulejo-inspired label echoes the product's bright citrus focus. Azulejos, the glazed tiles that cover so many Portuguese façades, are a fitting nod to the house's love of Portugal. Lime and mint are also the pairing at the heart of a Mojito, which the gin's profile brings to mind.