Page 8 - Saddleworth Monthly May 2022

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The History of Gin from Rose County Gin

The G&T as its affectionately known, is the Gin (30ml) with
quintessential British benchmark of Fever Tree
refreshment and versatility. It is a well- Elderflower
balanced drink which adapts deftly to tonic: add a
quenching a thirst on a balmy summer’s day lemon wedge,
or warming the soul on a winter’s evening. juniper berries
Nowadays there are a vast array of flavoured and a sprig of
gins, tonics and additional garnishes to rosemary to
choose from. complement the
Let’s start with the Gin. A 16th century gin’s floral notes.
Dutch Physician, Sylvius de Bouve, is The Orange Forward G&T complements the
credited with developing gin by distilling citrus notes of Rose County Gin. Take 30ml
juniper berries, which were believed to cure of the Gin and one tablespoon of sweet
ailments and improve circulation. He vermouth. Add two dashes of orange bitters,
christened the concoction “Jenever”. English top with 100ml of standard Fever Tree tonic,
soldiers encountered Jenever while fighting add ice to fill the glass and finish with a
in the Dutch War of Independence in the generous twist of orange peel (pressed over
1580s, and nicknamed it ‘Dutch courage’. the glass rim to express the oils).
Over time the name Jenever was distilled However our personal favourite is simply
down to Gin. the Classic G&T. Take a high ball glass,
Gin met its match in tonic water. A Scottish 30ml of Rose County Gin (ideally kept in
doctor George Cleghorn studied the effects the freezer) and 120ml of standard, chilled
of quinine and found it to be an effective Fever Tree tonic. Simply add the gin to your
malaria treatment. British army officers glass, and slowly pour the tonic in at an
stationed in the Indian subcontinent angle to maintain the fizz (like pouring a
experimented with recipes in order to make pint). Then add enough ice to the glass to
this natural remedy more palatable for the leave space for a garnish. For Rose County
troops, eventually pairing the tonic water Gin we recommend a fresh slice of orange in
with gin. The officers returned home keen to the winter and lemon in the summer.
share the refreshing medicinal drink and so We hope this has given you some
G&T for the masses was born. inspiration. We will be serving G&Ts at a
Here at Rose County number of locations over the Whit Friday
Gin at Saddleworth celebrations, so please come and say hello.
Spirit Merchants, we Our Heather and Rose botanicals combined
love three distinct with a citrus finish are a perfect
variations of the Gin accompaniment to the brass festivities!
and Tonic as follows: Rose County Gin is available at:
Gin Tonica is the Weaver and Wilde | The Navigation Inn |
variety you are most The Wine Vault | Winos | The Old Cobblers
likely to encounter. Caffe Abaco | The Albion Tap | The Hare
We pair Rose County and Hounds

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