PR Lime Twisted Gin Essence 20 ml

PR Lime Twisted Gin Essence 20 ml

A twist is the bartender’s smallest and most important flick of the wrist: a strip of peel wrung over the glass so that the oils settle like a fragrant film across the drink. Lime Twisted Gin is that gesture turned into an entire gin. The green, juicy lime is built into the flavour, ready the very second the bottle is opened.

Lime is gin’s liveliest companion – greener and more aromatic than lemon, with a scent that instantly brings to mind summer, ice and tall glasses. Here it has been joined by lime leaf, which gives an almost floral, exotic note, and a little sweetness that makes the whole thing juicy rather than sour. Underneath, the juniper remains as a calm, dry anchor.

Colour & Appearance

Once mixed, the gin is clear and shimmering, with no colour. It looks cool and light in the glass, and together with ice and a wedge of lime it becomes every bit as inviting as a summer drink ought to be.

Nose

The nose is green and full of life. Freshly grated lime peel dominates, with its characteristic blend of freshness and lightly bitter oil. The lime leaves add something deeper and more perfumed, leaning towards lemongrass and green herbs. Behind this you glimpse the pine of the juniper and a mild spiciness, a reminder that it is a gin you have in your glass.

Palate

The palate is juicy from the off. The lime feels ripe and round, as when you squeeze a wedge over ice, and the light sweetness brings out the fruit without turning the gin into a liqueur – the basic character is dry. Halfway through the sip the juniper takes its place and provides grip, followed by a small peppery warmth. The green aroma of lime leaf runs like a thread through the whole flavour and gives a freshness that sets this gin apart from ordinary citrus styles. The mouthfeel is soft and light.

Finish

The finish is fresh and medium-long. The fine bitterness of lime peel and a quiet juniper fade out together, with a last cooling green note that makes it tempting to top the glass up again.

How to Use

The essence is mixed with vodka or neutral spirit, and the drink is ready as soon as it is mixed. 20 ml makes 750 ml of finished gin. Instructions are on the label.

Serving Suggestions

• Gin and tonic with lots of ice and a wedge of lime – or with no garnish at all.
• Gimlet with lime juice and sugar syrup, shaken ice-cold.
• Southside with mint, lime and a pinch of sugar.
• Gin Basil Smash with fresh basil.
• With ginger beer and cucumber in a tall glass on a warm evening.

About the Essence

Lime Twisted Gin is part of the PR (Prestige) range and was created for the warm months: the balcony, the boat, the barbecue and the party that spills out into the garden. It is easy to mix and forgiving, and perks up even the simplest long drink.

The lime note also makes it a fun ingredient in the kitchen – try a few drops of finished gin in a ceviche, a fruit salad or over melon with mint. For those mixing on a really large scale, the essence is also available in 25 litres.