Grand Tasting Botanicals - 10 Essential Botanicals for Your Gin

Gin and Tonic offers endless creative potential.
The apparent simplicity of the pairings hides a complex reality rich in experience.

Each ingredient plays a fundamental role in the overall balance.
From ice to tonic, from gin to flavorings, everything must lead to the best possible result.
Passion, expertise, and a wealth of experimentation raise the bar for quality ever higher.

Bembo has created a line of Gin and Tonic Botanicals suitable for the most demanding enthusiasts who want to amaze their guests with unusual pairings.

Inside the box, the 10 basic botanicals to combine as you like to flavour your Gin and Tonics:

- Juniper Berries
- Ginger Rhizome
- Cinnamon Sticks
- Pink Pepper
- Orange Peel
- Hibiscus Flowers
- Star Anise
- Allspice
- Cardamom
- Angelica

How to Use:
1) Choose your favorite gin and check which botanicals are contained in it;
2) Select the ones you want to highlight;
3) Crush the botanicals you have chosen using, for example, a marble mortar;
4) Pour the crushed botanicals into a glass;
5) Add the selected Gin;
6) Wait 15/20 minutes;
7) Filter the contents into a cocktail glass, which already has ice in it;
8) Add the appropriate tonic water;
9) Garnish with choreographic elements that recall the flavours and aromas of the cocktail.

Here are some valuable tips:
Correctly measuring the spices and flavorings to add to a Gin and Tonic requires practice and experimentation. Indeed, the balance of flavors is achieved only after trying different techniques and mastering the exact doses.
Alcohol accentuates the aroma and flavor of spices, and it's important to be extremely careful when handling these aromas. Spices tend to overpower other flavors, so it's wise to start with small amounts.
Equip yourself with the right tools to crush them (the Bembo marble bowl-shaped mortar is ideal) and pay close attention to maceration, the moment when all the flavor is released.

The Spice Pantry
Store the Bembo spice jars in a cool, dry place, preferably in the dark.
Use them for your gin and tonics, but also for other cocktails, or to flavor your dishes. This is the only way to familiarize yourself with the aromas and flavors that will characterize your creations. You can pick and choose your favorites, always keeping your supply fresh.