Imperfect Spirits Lychee Gin

Part of the seasonal Curious Creations range, Imperfect Spirits Lychee Gin brings lychee, lemon, jasmine and juniper together at 38% ABV. The tasting notes also bring forward zesty lemon and a whisper of jasmine, giving the gin a citrus and floral side alongside its more immediate fruit character.

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

The lychee leads with a rounded, perfumed sweetness, while lemon brings a sharper note that keeps the fruit from feeling too heavy. Juniper provides a familiar dry counterpoint beneath those flavours, and jasmine adds a delicate floral impression. The result is fruit-forward but not simply sugary: the contrast between lychee, lemon and juniper gives the palate a clear line from fragrant opening to fresher finish.

Imperfect Spirits positions Lychee Gin as a seasonal release and recommends it served straight over ice or topped with tonic. The producer also suggests a lemon twistTwistA strip of peel twisted over the glass to release its oils, then dropped into the drink.Glossary or fresh lychee as garnish. This gives two straightforward ways to approach the gin: a short pour that concentrates the fruit and floral notes, or a longer drink where a light tonicLight tonicA low- or no-sugar tonic, often sweetened with substitutes. Drier, it brings out the bitterness and the gin.Glossary and citrus garnish keep the lychee readable.

For this gin and tonic, pour 4 cl into a clear 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 filled with ice and add 10 cl of Fever-Tree Elderflower Tonic Water. Place a fresh lychee and a narrow lemon twist inside the glass; set a few lychees and lemon peel on a small plate beside it. The tonic adds a floral bridge to the jasmine note, while lemon echoes the citrus in the producer's tasting description. Stir gently once and avoid adding extra sweetener.

A small neat pour over ice remains the simplest way to experience the seasonal recipe, especially if the lychee is the main point of interest. The tonic version softens the fruit and draws out the floral and citrus details. In both serves, the garnish should stay focused on lychee and lemon, which are the two clearest companion flavours for the gin and the most direct way to keep its fragrant character in balance.