Gin & Juice
The Gin & Juice is anything but a drink that a bar is famous for. He never had that claim. That doesn’t change the fact that he’s a brilliant highball, especially in the summer of course. But it is not only an uncomplicated freshener, it also “can” provide quality. He even wants to! We used our own grapes, freshly squeezed.
Gin No. 7 from Inge und der Honigbär is powerful and masculine. The botanicals juniper, kafir, lime leaf, bay leaf, rosemary, allspice, coriander, cinnamon and cucumber combine perfectly with the grape juice.
Duration: 10 minutes
INGREDIENTS
- 4 cl gin nr 7 Inge & der Honigbär
- 10-12 cl grape juice – in our case selfmade
- 2 cl soda water (to taste)
- 1 cl fresh citrus juice (lime or lemon)
- ice
PREPARATION
- Measure the gin with a bar and pour into the glass.
- Fill a third of the glass with ice.
- Pour the grape juice into the glass. Add citrus juice.
- Top up with soda to taste.
- Stir the glass gently with a mixing spoon.
- Garnish with some lemon zest.
Information about the botanicals
The lime, like the orange and the lemon, is a citrus fruit. It originally comes from Malaysia, but is now also widespread in other tropical and Asian countries. It is rich in vitamin C, is valued for this and is considered a boost for the immune system!
The cucumber probably has its roots in India but has gradually spread across the globe. It contains vitamin B, vitamin C and vitamin E, it is also rich in minerals and definitely belongs in a healthy eating plan!
The juniper is an evergreen plant of the cypress family. The healing effect has been used since ancient times to alleviate gastrointestinal complaints.
Rosemary is a Mediterranean herb with roots in the Mediterranean region. It has been a popular medicinal herb for treating liver and spleen ailments since ancient times.
Allspice is a species of plant native to Central America and the Caribbean. Due to its external shape and taste, it is also known as clove pepper. This spice also contains eugenol, which has analgesic, local anesthetic and anti-inflammatory effects.
The laurel is an evergreen plant that originated in Asia Minor. The leaves have been used medicinally for ages, and are believed to alleviate stomach and bladder problems.
Coriander is one of the spices that we have used the longest. Originally it probably comes from the Mediterranean region, but today it is cultivated in large parts of Europe, Asia and America. It stimulates digestion and stimulates the appetite.
Cinnamon comes from Sri Lanka, Burma and Bangladesh and is nowadays mostly used to refine dishes. It has a regulating effect on the blood sugar level and can lower it. Thus, it has a positive effect on the cardiovascular system.