Ginger Drop

Ginger and lime set the direction of Ginger Drop, a 40% ABV organic gin by Gin by Fred. Each bottle holds 500 ml. The producer lists wheat alcohol, juniper, ginger and lime, with no added sugar. Its small production was bottled in November 2024, with 150 bottles in the batch. The distillery uses slow steam infusionInfusionFruit or plants are steeped in the spirit to release their flavour. Done after distillation, infusion often adds colour too, and the gin can no longer be called London Dry.Glossary in a Charentais still, then infuses ginger and lime in Montmartre before filtration. These details set a direct flavour direction: fresh citrus, the warmth of ginger and a clear juniper base.

Citrus · Organic · Spicy

The nose opens with lime and bright citrus, followed by a crisp, freshly cut ginger aroma. Juniper adds a dry, pine-like note beneath the sharper ingredients.

On the palate, ginger takes the lead with a warm, lively spice, while lime brings a tart edge that keeps the profile fresh. The juniper becomes clearer toward the finish, with a light lemony impression and a clean, dry close. The gin contains no sugar, so the fruit and spice do not turn into a sweet ginger cordialCordialA concentrated syrup of fruit (often lime) and sugar, made to be topped up.Glossary.

The steam-infusion method and the separate infusion of ginger and lime are central to the way Gin by Fred builds this recipe. Slow distillation draws out the aromatic ingredients, while the later infusion keeps the ginger and citrus character distinct. At 40%, the gin has enough weight for a long drink but remains suited to a simple serve. Its short ingredient list also makes it easy to understand in the glass: juniper forms the base, lime brings brightness and ginger supplies the defining warmth.

The producer suggests a neutral tonic, a Mule or a hot grog. For a gin and tonic, fill 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 with clear iceClear iceIce without air bubbles, made by slow, directional freezing. Denser, it melts more slowly and dilutes less.Glossary, pour 4 cl, add 10 cl of chilled Schweppes Tonic Water and stir once. A thin lime wheel and a small slice of fresh ginger can go into the glass; keep any extra ginger on the side rather than crowding the drink. The tonic lengthens the citrus while its bitterness reins in the spice. A squeeze of lime is unnecessary at first: taste the finished drink, then adjust only if more acidity is desired.