OCEANside Coastal Citrus Gin

Orange, lemon and grapefruit give OCEANside Coastal Citrus Gin its bright Florida profile. Made in Cape Canaveral and bottled at 43% ABV (86 proofProofThe American measure of alcohol strength: twice the ABV (90 proof = 45% ABV).Glossary), it keeps juniper at the centre while the citrus brings a gentle sweetness and a fresh, zesty finish. The distillery presents it as a taste of the Space Coast, a fitting setting for its clean, easy-going character.

Citrus · Fruity

Orange is rounded on the nose, lemon brings a brighter lift, and grapefruit adds a faintly bitter edge. JuniperJuniperThe one compulsory botanical: gin must taste predominantly of juniper. Its "berry" is really a small conifer cone, resinous and peppery.Glossary keeps the aroma recognizable as gin.

The palate follows with lingering sweetness and fresh citrus, then settles into a soft, approachable finish. The balance is easy to read: fruit leads, juniper supplies the familiar backbone, and grapefruit keeps the sweetness in check.

Its Florida identity is tied to the distillery's emphasis on local ingredients and to Cape Canaveral's coastal setting. OCEANside suggests taking the bottle home as a reminder of the area, but the flavour remains the focus: familiar juniper beneath bright citrus. The maker recommends either sparkling water or a Bees Knees cocktail garnished with orange. Sparkling water keeps the gin's own aromas in view; the cocktail gives lemon and orange a fuller, more rounded role.

For a lighter serve, pour 45 ml gin over ice and add 120 ml Fever-Tree Premium Soda Water. Add a fresh orange slice and a lemon twistTwistA strip of peel twisted over the glass to release its oils, then dropped into the drink.Glossary to the drink, with the same garnishes on a small plate beside it. Soda lengthens the pour without quinineQuinineAn alkaloid from cinchona bark that gives tonic its bitterness. The British in India drank it against malaria and added gin: the gin and tonic was born.Glossary bitterness, allowing orange, lemon and grapefruit to stay distinct. Stir once, gently, and serve while the bubbles are lively; the result follows the distillery's sparkling-water recommendation.