Hendrick's Gin POD

Hendrick's Gin PODA distinctive Scottish gin made in two very different stills and blended, then infused with rose and cucumber essences on top of its eleven botanicals. Slightly sweet and silky, showing juniper and citrus against fresh green notes, with a long, floral, cucumber cool finish. Let Difford's Guide play bartender: tap 'Cocktails with this ingredient' below. ABV 41. 4% 70cl Scotland

Country Italy Region Toscana Grape(s) Pugnitello Alc

Maker's Mark is known for its high corn content and soft

and one cocktail writing has largely overlooked

Making one drink is easy enough

Grape varieties: Touriga Nacional

tapered tins that make a dependable two-piece shaker: a small 18oz (532ml) and a large 28oz (830ml)

showing piney juniper and a lightly malty warmth

while Ferro China Baliva lends a smooth

lingering finish carries a delicate fino sherry-like character that makes this an outstanding example of dry vermouth

still made from sun-dried Saint-Raphaël orange peels distilled in century-old copper stills

blended from 75% Sémillon with Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle

ABV 23% | 70cl | Italy