Blacks Citrus Smash Gin 70cl
A fresh, citrus fuelled gin from Ireland's Blacks distillery
Description
Blacks Citrus Smash Gin
Located on the Wild Atlantic Way (a scenic route in the south of Ireland), The Blacks Brewery was started in 2013. A family run company, it is owned and operated by Sam & Maudeline Black (hence the name!).
Their ethos was to create (initially) beers which weren't mass market. They wanted products with passion and personality. In 2015 they decided to expand and added a state-of-the-art distillery which allowed them to produce spirits as well. Their first was gin, which was followed in 2018 with the first Irish Rum, and then in 2020 with whiskey.
The inspiration for their Irish Gins come from their location as well, the picturesque and rugged Wild Atlantic Way. They wanted to create a range of modern Irish gins, which had a Wild Atlantic twist, as well as a delicious infusion of citrus and spice.
With their Citrus Smash edition, part of the expansion to their fantastic original gin, they have taken three different citrus fruits (Pink Grapefruit, Seville Oranges and Sicilian Lemons) - and 'smashed' them together to create something seriously refreshing.
If you're a fan of fresh, citrus led gins then this is certainly a gin for you!
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Perfect Serve
This makes a deliciously fresh Gin & Tonic. We like it with a neutral tonic such as Franklin & Sons - allowing the flavours in the gin to shine. However, it also works with their Lemon tonic - for when you really want a citrus flavour explosion!
Take a large glass filled with ice and add 50ml of the gin. Gently pour over 150ml of your chosen tonic and stir gently. Garnish with a slice or two of your citrus fruit of choice.
This also works well in the mix, adding delicious citrus notes to your cocktails. Try this in a Basil Smash - we were pleasantly surprised!
