Gin Mare Capri is a Mediterranean gin built around citrus and herbs. It extends the Gin Mare idea with Italian lemon and bergamot, while keeping the culinary botanicals that define the brand: rosemary, thyme, basil and olive, alongside juniper and citrus peel.

The nose is fresh, herbal and citrus-led, with bergamot giving a fragrant bitter edge. On the palate, lemon and bergamot bring brightness, rosemary and thyme add a savoury line, and basil gives a soft green lift. Olive keeps the mouthfeel rounded and slightly saline, which makes the gin especially food-friendly.

This is not a gin that needs a complicated garnish. It works because the Mediterranean ingredients are clear and direct. It can be served with tonic, soda, in a dry spritz or beside food, especially seafood, grilled vegetables, citrus dishes and simple aperitif plates.

The Perfect Serve should use a Mediterranean tonic or a clean tonic with a citrus garnish and a restrained herb. Lemon or bergamot points back to the main aroma, while rosemary or basil should be used lightly so the drink does not become too perfumed. The import-ready version uses 12 cl of Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic Water, with lemon wheel, basil leaf.

Its main advantage is how easy it is to place with food. Lemon, bergamot, olive and herbs already belong to the Mediterranean table, so the gin can move naturally from aperitif to a light meal without needing a decorative serve.

For a visitor, the message is clear: choose it for citrus, herbs and Mediterranean freshness. It should feel sunny and savoury, not sweet, with enough bitterness from bergamot to keep the finish clean.