Manly Spirits Coastal Citrus Gin

The native coastal pantry shapes Manly Spirits Coastal Citrus Gin, made in Sydney at 43% ABV. Its botanicals are juniper, lemon aspen, fresh coriander leaf, sea parsley, lemon myrtle and Meyer lemon. The producer sets the citrus against a savoury marine note: lemon aspen and Meyer lemon provide the bright centre, while sea parsley and coriander leaf give the profile a greener, more savoury edge.

Citrus · Herbal · Earthy

The nose and palate are led by earthy citrus, with a punchy lemon character rather than a sugary one. Fresh coriander leaf lifts the aroma, sea parsley adds a delicate savoury note, and juniper supplies the dry backbone. Lemon myrtle joins the named botanical list, extending the citrus direction. The overall impression stays crisp and coastal in tone, with citrus and herbs held in balance by the classic juniper structure.

The gin was the distillery's first contemporary style and won Best Australian Contemporary GinContemporary ginAlso called New Western: juniper is still there, but other botanicals (citrus, flowers, spice) take the lead.GlossarySee Contemporary gin gins at the World Gin Awards in 2019. Manly Spirits recommends a premium tonic, a slice of lemon and a sprig of thyme. Lemon reinforces the citrus already present, and thyme provides an aromatic herbal accent. At 43%, the gin also has enough definition for a MartiniDry MartiniGin and a little dry vermouth, stirred over ice and served in a well-chilled stemmed glass, with an olive or a twist.Glossary or a citrus-led NegroniNegroniAn Italian cocktail of equal parts gin, sweet vermouth and red bitter (Campari), served over ice with orange peel. Born in Florence in 1919.Glossary.

For the long drink, 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, add 4 cl of Coastal Citrus Gin and 10 cl of Fever-Tree Indian Tonic Water, then stir once. Place a thin lemon slice and a small thyme sprig in the glass. Repeat lemon and thyme beside it on a small plate. Lemon gives the drink an immediate fresh aroma, while thyme echoes the savoury, herbal side of the botanicals. Keep the garnish restrained so sea parsley and juniper remain present through the finish.