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Gin and Soda

The profile opens on sour, citrus and refreshing. What follows is a lean, light body with a light in strength centre.

SourCitrusRefreshing
APPROX. ABV
14%
STRENGTH
2/5
DRINKABILITY
5/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness2
Bitterness0
Sourness4
Strength2
Body1
Drinkability5
Fruity2
Herbal1
Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

2 oz Gin

5 oz Soda Water

1/4 Lime

Method
Pour the Gin and Soda water into a highball glass almost filled with ice cubes. Stir well. Garnish with the lime wedge.
Glass
Highball glass
Garnish
Citrus garnish
Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Seafood
02Fried food

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

UNDERSTAND THE STYLE

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