Temple of Juniper Mediterranean Summer Gin

Lavender, lemon myrtle and grapefruit give Temple of Juniper Mediterranean Summer Gin its bright citrus and floral character. Temple of Juniper distils it in small batchesSmall batchProduction in small quantities per distillation run, often in a small still. The term has no legal definition.Glossary in Brisbane, adding crushed cinnamon and angelica root to the recipe. It is bottled at 45% ABV. The name describes a sunny, citrus-led style; the gin itself is Australian.

Citrus · Spicy · Floral

Lavender gives the nose a floral edge, while lemon myrtleLemon myrtleThe leaf of an Australian tree with an intense lemon scent, purer than zest and without acidity.Glossary and grapefruit bring a clear citrus direction, the grapefruit with a light bitterness, the lemon myrtle with a fragrant, lemony lift. The distillery also describes further citrus notes beyond grapefruit, so the fruit is broader than a single peel. Crushed cinnamon adds warmth in the middle of the palate, and angelica rootAngelicaThe root of a tall umbellifer, earthy and musky. After juniper and coriander it is the most common botanical: it binds the aromas and holds the finish.Glossary provides an earthy, herbal counterpoint. Juniper anchors the whole, and the finish is dry and fresh, with lavender returning at the end. Lavender is used with a light hand, so it perfumes the gin without turning it soapy.

Temple of Juniper recommends the gin in a summer Rickey, the long drink of gin, fresh lime and soda water, which suits its citrus perfectly. At 45%, it carries its floral, citrus and spice notes through a measured mixer and keeps the drink fresh and direct. Its citrus also suits a Tom CollinsTom CollinsA long drink of gin, lemon juice, sugar and soda water, served over ice in a tall glass.Glossary or a GimletGimletGin with lime cordial or sweetened lime juice, served well chilled without ice. It is said to come from the Royal Navy, as a guard against scurvy.Glossary, and neat over ice the lavender is easiest to notice.

For a gin and tonic, fill 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 with clear iceClear iceIce without air bubbles, made by slow, directional freezing. Denser, it melts more slowly and dilutes less.Glossary, add 5 cl of gin and 10 cl of Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic Water, and stir gently once. Add a lemon wheel and a small lavender sprig. The Mediterranean tonic echoes the herbal side, and the lavender sprig repeats the gin's floral botanical. The lemon wheel brightens the grapefruit and the lemon myrtle.