The Gin Tonic offers endless creative potential.
The apparent simplicity of the pairings hides a complex and richly experienced reality.
Each ingredient plays a key role in the overall balance.
From ice to tonic, from gin to flavorings, everything must lead to the best possible result.
Passion, expertise and lots of experimentation raise the bar of quality higher and higher.
Bembo has created a line of Botanicals for Gin Tonic suitable for discerning enthusiasts who wish to impress their guests with unusual pairings.
Inside the box are the 6 basic botanicals to be combined at will to flavor your own Gin Tonic:
- Bacche ginepro (30g)
- Zenzero Rizoma (30g)
- Cannella in Stecche (20g)
- Pepe Rosa (25g)
- Scorza d'Arancia (10g)
- Fiori di Hibiscus (10g)
- Anice Stellato (20g)
- Pimento (24g)
- Cardamomo (20g)
- Angelica (30g)
Method of Use:
1) Choose your favorite gin and consult which botanicals make it up;
2) Select the ones you want to enhance;
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 to 20 minutes;
7) Strain the contents into a Cocktail glass, in which ice is already present;
8) Add the appropriate tonic water;
9) Garnish with choreographic elements that recall the flavors and aromas of the cocktail.
Ecco alcuni consigli preziosi:
Per dosare correttamente le spezie e gli aromi da aggiungere al Gin Tonic è necessario fare pratica e sperimentare. Infatti, l’equilibrio di sapori si ottiene soltanto dopo avere provato diverse tecniche e dopo essersi impadroniti delle dosi esatte.
L’alcol accentua il profumo e il sapore delle spezie ed è opportuno avere la massima padronanza nella manipolazione di questi aromi. La spezia, infatti, tende a coprire gli altri sapori ed è prudente iniziare con piccole dosi.
Munitevi degli strumenti giusti per frantumarle (il mortaio in marmo Bembo a ciotola è l’ideale) e date molta importanza alla macerazione, il momento in cui tutto il sapore viene sprigionato.
The Spice Pantry
Place Bembo spice jars in a cool, dry place, preferably in the dark.
Use them for your Gin Tonics but also for other Cocktails or in the kitchen to flavor your dishes. This is the only way to familiarize yourself with the scents and flavors that will characterize your preparations. You will be able to select and choose your favorites, always maintaining the freshness of your supply.