Boatrocker Jungle Gin

Makrut lime leaves, ginger, lemongrass and kumquats define Boatrocker Jungle Gin, distilled in Melbourne at 42% ABV. These Southeast Asian ingredients sit alongside juniper, coriander, orris and angelica, giving the recipe a clear citrus-and-herb direction. A dry tonic and lime leaf make a natural, producer-recommended pairing.

Citrus · Spicy · Herbal

The nose is led by lime and lemongrass, with kumquat lending a softer, rounded citrus aroma. Ginger brings a fresh, warming note rather than an overtly hot one. Juniper remains present beneath these brighter ingredients, so the first impression is unmistakably gin, even as the recipe moves toward a more vivid, leafy style. Coriander and angelica support the herbal character, while orris helps tie the botanicals together.

On the palate, citrus arrives first: lime leaf and kumquat give a zesty, slightly aromatic quality, followed by the clean, green freshness of lemongrass. Ginger adds a modest spice that lengthens the taste without making it heavy. Juniper and coriander return in the finish, keeping the profile dry and recognisable. At 42%, the flavours have enough definition to remain apparent when lengthened with tonic.

The ingredients make this a particularly direct take on the distillery's Jungle name. The producer identifies eight botanicals, including fresh makrut lime leaves, ginger, lemongrass and kumquats; the traditional gin elements of juniper, coriander, angelica and orris provide the base. No further exotic ingredients need to be assumed: the contrast between bright citrus, fresh leaves and ginger already defines the recipe.

For the recommended 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, add 10 cl of Thomas Henry Dry Tonic and stir gently. Place a makrut lime leaf and a thin lime wheel in the glass, then set more lime leaf beside it. The restrained garnish echoes the actual botanicals without turning the drink into a fruit salad. The gin also suits citrus-led cocktails where its lime, lemongrass and ginger can remain clear.