Dubrovnik should be on any traveller’s bucket list, its famous walls separating the sparkling waters of the Adriatic from the Dalmatian coast. A 13th century fortress with gleaming marble streets is a contrast we reflected in this edition - pairing local fruits found in the rock-strewn heights above the city with floral aromatics from the neighbouring islands.
ABV:
40%
Method:
Pot & Vapour
Key botanicals:
Lavender, Fig, Almond
Distiller:
James
Signature Serve:
45ml Dubrovnik Gin served over ice with Fever-Tree Elderflower Tonic. Garnish with a slice of dried fig.
This month's cocktails:
Old Town Spritz
Ingredients
30ml Dubrovnik Gin
15ml Elderflower Liqueur
120ml Soda
Method
Pre-chill a Collins glass and pour in your Gin and Liqueur.
Using a bar spoon, give it a quick stir.
Add your soda.
Add ice and garnish with your Olives.
Bee's Knees
Ingredients
60ml Dubrovnik Gin
20ml Lemon Juice
15ml Honey Syrup (3:1)
10ml Orange Juice
Method
Add all ingredients to an ice-filled shaker.
Shake hard for 10-12 seconds.
Fine strain into a chilled Coupe glass.
Express Orange Zest Twist over the cocktail and use for garnish.