Departed Spirits Salted Mango Gin

Mango, saltbush and samphire give Departed Spirits Salted Mango Gin its coastal character alongside juniper. Bottled at 37% ABV, it brings tropical fruit together with two coastal plants associated with Australian landscapes. Its coastal character comes from the named plants saltbush and samphire; the name does not require an added-salt claim.

Citrus · Fruity · Herbal

Mango leads the aroma with a ripe, juicy fruit note. Juniper remains underneath, providing 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 reference, while saltbush and samphireMarsh samphireA small, crunchy salt-marsh plant that brings a salty, sea-side note.Glossary introduce a greener, coastal herbal character. The contrast is more important than any one ingredient in isolation: mango softens the nose, and the leaves keep it from becoming purely sweet or confectionery-like. At the same time, the 37% strength keeps the overall impression approachable.

The palate starts with mango and moves toward the savoury, plant-like qualities of the coastal botanicals. Juniper gives the finish a familiar dry note, while the fruit continues through the middle of the sip. Its coastal character suits a long drink that preserves the mango while leaving room for the herbal side. A light tonicLight tonicA low- or no-sugar tonic, often sweetened with substitutes. Drier, it brings out the bitterness and the gin.Glossary or soda keeps the flavours clear.

Mango gives the gin its tropical fruit note, while saltbush and samphire bring a green coastal character. Juniper supplies a familiar dry note and keeps the fruit in balance. Together, the four named botanicals make the combination of tropical fruit and coastal plants central to the drink.

For a light tonic serve, pour 4 cl over clear iceClear iceIce without air bubbles, made by slow, directional freezing. Denser, it melts more slowly and dilutes less.Glossary in 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 and add 10 cl of Double Dutch Skinny Tonic Water. Stir once and add a thin mango slice and a small samphire sprig to the glass; place extra mango and samphire on a small plate beside it. The lighter tonic keeps the fruit clear without adding a heavy bitter edge. Soda water gives a less sweet, more direct alternative.