Botanik Citrus Dry Gin

Orange and lemon peel lead Botanik Citrus 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, a 40% Australian recipe made with a cane-derived base from Queensland. Seven botanicals shape its profile: juniper, coriander seed, orange peel, lemon peel, liquorice root, angelica root and cassia chips. Botanik calls it a classic dry gin and describes the citrus as prominent, with juniper and coriander keeping the recipe recognisably within the dry gin family.

Citrus · Woody · Dry · Spicy

Orange and lemon lead in different directions. Orange peel brings a rounded, fragrant quality; lemon peel gives the nose and palate a sharper lift. Juniper supplies a resinousResinousAn aroma reminiscent of pine or fir resin. It is juniper's signature, due to compounds such as pinene.Glossary counterpoint, and coriander links the bright citrus to a light spice. Angelica and liquorice root add deeper, earthy and woody notes, while cassia contributes warmth. The result is not simply sweet citrus: the root ingredients and juniper keep the finish dry enough to make the peel character feel defined rather than candied.

Botanik publishes the full botanical list, making the balance between its prominent citrus, dry roots and spice easy to follow. Its heavier citrus emphasis distinguishes it from Botanik's London Dry GinLondon DryA style, not a place of origin: every flavour comes from distilling natural botanicals. After distillation only water and a trace of sugar may be added, with no flavouring or colouring.GlossarySee London Dry gins, while the shared juniper, coriander and citrus elements preserve a family resemblance. The producer notes that it works with a range of tonic flavours and in cocktails, so it can move between a straightforward gin and tonic and more structured mixed drinks without losing its central character.

For this serve, pour 4 cl into 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 filled with clear iceClear iceIce without air bubbles, made by slow, directional freezing. Denser, it melts more slowly and dilutes less.Glossary and add 10 cl of The London Essence Company Mediterranean Seville Orange Tonic. Finish with a slim orange peel and a small lemon ribbon inside the glass. The tonic's bitter orange note extends the gin's citrus direction; the lemon garnish keeps the finish lively. Stir gently once, rather than overworking the drink, and let the peel release its aroma at the surface.

Botanik Citrus Dry Gin is well suited to a drinker who wants citrus to be unmistakable but still wants juniper and dry botanical depth in the glass. Neat, it gives the orange and lemon space to show alongside the roots and spice. With tonic, the proportions matter: too much mixer can soften the distinction between the two citrus peels, while a measured pour keeps the juniper, cassia and root notes present through the finish.