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Cantarelle Gin de Provence
Best enjoyed with Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic Water, garnished with 
Thin Slice of Grapefruit.
Recommended TonicFever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic Water
Garnish
Thin Slice of GrapefruitCantarelle Gin de Provence
Distilled Gin · 40 % ABV · FR
In Provence the alcohol comes from grapes because that is what the region grows, and Cantarelle distils its gin from a Provençal grape spirit rather than importing a neutral grain. The base is therefore local before any botanical joins it, and a grape spirit runs softer and rounder than a grain one, which changes the texture of everything subsequently laid on top of it. Bottled at 40%.
Floral · Fruity · Herbal
Provençal herbs are the second half of that argument, and they are what the recipe is arranged to show. Around them, citrus peels supply the brightness and allspiceAllspiceA dried berry that recalls clove, cinnamon and nutmeg all at once, hence its name.Glossary adds a mild warmth at the back, the clove-and-cinnamon character of a single berry rather than a spice blend. Juniper holds the centre throughout. The intention is the landscape rather than the spice cabinet: freshness, aromatic herbs and sun-ripened fruit rather than weight.
The nose is floral and herbal with fresh citrus zest and subtle spiced nuances behind.
The palate moves in a clear progression, opening bright on citrus and gentle fruit before turning herbal, with the allspice warming the close. The grape spirit is audible as texture throughout, supple and clean, and it explains why the gin feels rounded rather than lean. The finish is fresh and moderately persistent, herbs and a light citrus bitterness lasting.
A neutral or Mediterranean tonicMediterranean tonicA tonic with less bitterness and sugar, scented with herbs and citrus (rosemary, thyme, lemon). It leaves more room for the gin's botanicals.Glossary suits it, and simple cocktails keep the floral and herbal profile readable. CAP Wine International makes it, which explains the base: a house that already handles Provençal grapes has the raw material for this long before it decides to distil anything at all. Most gins buy their base and then choose their botanicals; this one had the base to hand first and built outward from there.
Provençal Garden Gin & Tonic
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Recommended Tonic
Garnish
Thin Slice of GrapefruitInstructions
In a chilled Copa 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, place a sprig of fresh rosemary and a few basil leaves to evoke the herbal essence of Cantarelle Gin de Provence.
Pour 4.5 cl of the gin over the herbs, allowing its floral and fruity notes to mingle.
Fill the glass with large ice cubesLarge iceOne large block melts far more slowly than several small cubes, so the drink stays cold without watering down.Glossary to maintain a crisp temperature without diluting the flavors.
Top with 15 cl of Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic WaterMediterranean tonicA tonic with less bitterness and sugar, scented with herbs and citrus (rosemary, thyme, lemon). It leaves more room for the gin's botanicals.Glossary, chosen for its delicate herbal nuances that complement the gin's Provençal botanicals.
Gently stir to integrate the ingredients.
Garnish with a thin slice of grapefruit, enhancing the citrus undertones inherent in the gin.
For alternative pairings, consider Thomas Henry Botanical Tonic or Fentimans Herbal Tonic Water.
Flavors
Ingredients
- Juniper berries
- Allspice
- Provencal herbs
- Citrus peel
- Grape spirit from Provence