Lantic Gin

Skylark Distillery makes Lantic Gin in Cornwall with local spring water and a blend of foragedForagingPlants gathered by hand in the wild (woods, heath, coastline) rather than grown or bought in.Glossary and sourced botanicals. The original recipe brings juniper together with heather, rock samphire, gorse flower, apple mint, water mint and lemon thyme. Bottled at 42% ABV, it places coastal plants and familiar gin structure side by side rather than relying on a single dominant flavour.

Citrus · Spicy · Floral · Herbal

Juniper gives the nose its recognisable dry-gin character. HeatherHeatherA small flower of the Scottish moors, honeyed and slightly woody.Glossary and gorse bring a gentle floral note, while lemon thyme and the two mints make the aroma greener and more lifted. Rock samphireMarsh samphireA small, crunchy salt-marsh plant that brings a salty, sea-side note.Glossary contributes a savoury coastal accent. In the glass, these components are easier to follow as a progression: citrus-herbal freshness first, then a more earthy, lightly floral quality that keeps the finish from feeling one-dimensional.

The palate is dry and botanical, with mint and lemon thyme giving the mid-palate a fresh, aromatic quality. Juniper supplies structure, and the coastal plants lend a savoury note rather than a literal taste of seawater. Skylark combines ingredients gathered locally with other botanicals selected for the recipe; the gin's sense of place comes from its named plants and its spring water.

For a 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, pour 5 cl and add 10 cl of 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. Garnish with a cucumber ribbon and a small sprig of lemon thyme. Cucumber offers a cool contrast to the herbs, while the tonic's restrained citrus profile keeps the botanicals in view. A measured stir and a fresh, unsweetened tonic are enough; extra juice or a large handful of herbs would blur the dry finish.