Cosmo Aux Dry Gin is a small-production German gin created for Cosmo in Augsburg and distilled in Munich. Its ceramic bottle carries a deliberately spare black design, while the liquid inside follows a much more detailed recipe: 19 botanicals, four distillations and bottling at 47% ABV. Annual production is limited to 600 bottles. The gin is unfiltered, sugar-free and vegan, with three quarters of its ingredients sourced regionally.

The published botanicals include juniper, lime, blueberry, elderberry, aronia berry, coriander, lemon balm and cubeb pepper. Grapefruit and lemon form the top notes. Juniper and coriander give the gin its dry frame, while lime, lemon and grapefruit create a bright citrus opening. Blueberry, elderberry and aronia add a darker fruit register rather than obvious sweetness. Lemon balm brings a green freshness, and cubeb pepper introduces a dry, aromatic spice that supports the 47% strength.

Despite that high degree, the profile is intended to remain balanced, soft and easy to drink. The nose begins with grapefruit zest and lemon, then opens towards herbs and ripe berry fruit. On the palate, citrus stays vivid while the three berries broaden the middle without turning the gin jammy. Juniper returns through the finish with coriander and cubeb, giving the final impression a clean, peppery line. The unfiltered presentation preserves weight and aromatic texture, so a little dilution reveals more detail without stripping away the structure.

Fentimans Connoisseurs Tonic Water provides a neutral, finely bitter partner for this concentrated recipe. Build the drink over plenty of clear ice and finish with a thin strip of grapefruit peel, expressed gently above the glass. The grapefruit echoes the documented top note and keeps the berry centre fresh. The house serve is another precise option: 5 cl of Cosmo, Schweppes Indian Tonic Water and organic lemon zest. In either version, a measured amount of tonic works better than excessive dilution.