Humdinger Rangpur Lime Gin

Rangpur lime takes the lead in this 40% seasonal gin from Geraldine Distillery. Its tasting profile pairs fresh lime with mandarin, then carries those citrus notes through the palate into a warm, gently spiced finish. Juniper remains part of the gin's botanical base, giving the fruit a drier frame than a citrus liqueur. The product is currently sold out at the distillery, making it a past seasonal release rather than a current everyday bottling.

Citrus · Limited Edition · Spicy

The nose is direct and fresh, with lime zest at the front and mandarin lending a softer, sweeter citrus aroma.

The palate follows in the same order: juicy lime and mandarin arrive first, then settle into a warmer finish where spice becomes more noticeable. The transition is important to the style. The fruit feels bright but not candy-like, and the juniper helps preserve a 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 character underneath it. A little dilutionDilutionThe water added by melting ice. In the right amount it opens the aromas and softens the alcohol; too much flattens the drink.Glossary opens the citrus; too much sweetness would flatten the contrast between the fresh beginning and the warming close.

Rangpur lime gives the recipe its identity and distinguishes it from the distillery's Citrus Gin, which is built around Gisborne oranges and lemons. Here, the lime-and-mandarin pairing creates a more concentrated citrus direction, leading to a subtly warm finish. The 40% strength carries those notes into a long drink without requiring a large measure. As a limited batch, the gin records a particular release from the producer's range, rather than suggesting that every Humdinger gin shares the same citrus recipe.

A simple gin and tonic lets the lime stay in focus. 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 of Rangpur Lime Gin, add 10 cl of Schweppes Indian Tonic WaterIndian tonicThe classic tonic: sparkling water, bitter quinine and sugar. The name recalls colonial India, where quinine warded off malaria.Glossary and stir lightly. Finish with a thin Rangpur lime wheel and a narrow mandarin peel. The tonic adds a dry quinine line, while the two garnishes repeat the product's central citrus notes without adding juice or syrup. It also works as a short highball with soda, where the aromas stay vivid and the finish remains warm and gently spiced.