Botanik Aussie Gin

Botanik Aussie Gin brings lemon myrtle to the fore in a contemporary Australian recipe bottled at 40% ABV. The full list includes juniper, coriander seed, Persian lime, a peppercorn medley, green cardamom pods, ginger and rose petals. The producer describes a citrusy, herbal and floral profile with a hint of spice. Queensland cane spirit provides the base.

Citrus · Spicy · Floral · Herbal

The citrus comes from two distinct ingredients: lemon myrtleLemon myrtleThe leaf of an Australian tree with an intense lemon scent, purer than zest and without acidity.Glossary and Persian lime. The lime gives the recipe a bright, direct freshness, while lemon myrtle carries a fragrant, leafy citrus character. The gin remains anchored by juniper and coriander; peppercorns, ginger and cardamom add measured warmth. Rose petals contribute a floral note alongside the herbs, so the profile moves between citrus lift, savoury botanicals and gentle spice rather than leaning on sweetness.

Botanik calls this a contemporary ginContemporary ginAlso called New Western: juniper is still there, but other botanicals (citrus, flowers, spice) take the lead.GlossarySee Contemporary gin gins because flavours beyond juniper have a prominent role. Its Queensland cane-spirit base and Australian lemon myrtle give it a clear local identity, while the other ingredients build a broad but understandable combination. The list avoids obscure claims: each botanical has a place in the tasting, from lime and lemon myrtle at the brighter end to ginger, pepper and cardamom in the warmer part of the palate.

The producer recommends Mediterranean-style tonic and citrus, floral or herbal garnishes. 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 packed with clear iceClear iceIce without air bubbles, made by slow, directional freezing. Denser, it melts more slowly and dilutes less.Glossary, add 10 cl of Franklin & Sons 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, then place a fresh lime wheel and a small rosemary sprig inside the glass. The tonic's herbal and citrus ingredients suit the gin's own direction. Keep the garnish light: lime adds a direct fresh note, while rosemary echoes the herbal side without covering the lemon myrtle.

Botanik Aussie Gin works well as a longer drink when the mixer stays measured. A neat sip brings the pepper, ginger and cardamom closer; tonic gives the lime and lemon myrtle more space. This contrast makes it easy to approach in two ways, but the same ingredients remain present in both. Its dry juniper and spice also give it enough definition for a simple cocktail that leaves the citrus in view.