What ingredients are in a Gin Lemon?

6 cl Gin, 8 cl Lemon Juice, 1 Slice Lemon peel, cubes Ice

What glass do you use for a Gin Lemon?

A Gin Lemon is traditionally served in a Highball glass.

How strong is a Gin Lemon?

A Gin Lemon has an estimated ABV of 10,70%.

How many calories are in a Gin Lemon?

A Gin Lemon contains approximately 159 calories per serving.

Gin Lemon

Verre Highball glass

Difficulté Medium

Calories ~159 kcal

ABV 10,70%

Ingrédients

Gin 6 cl
Lemon Juice 8 cl
Lemon peel 1 Slice
Ice cubes

Instructions

For the preparation of the gin lemon you will not need the shaker. Fill the tumbler with ice, pour the gin and lemonade over it. Gently mix and decorate with a slice of lemon. Those who prefer can also add a few mint leaves. Your gin lemon is ready to be served.

simple classic refreshing

Gin Lemon is a simple, refreshing two-ingredient cocktail combining gin with fresh lemon juice and a lemon peel garnish, served over ice in a highball glass. The minimal recipe strips the gin of any sweetener or mixer beyond the lemon, creating a sharply tart, botanical drink that showcases the interplay between juniper botanicals and citrus acidity. It is an especially clean, low-intervention gin serve.

History & Origins

Gin and lemon has been a natural pairing since the 19th century when citrus was commonly used to balance gin's spirit character. This particular pared-down recipe reflects a European approach to gin service that emphasizes spirit quality over elaborate construction. The combination is especially popular in Italy and Germany where simple spirit-and-citrus serves are traditional.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: pronounced fresh lemon and gin botanicals, particularly juniper and coriander. Palate: bold and tart with the lemon juice's acidity driving the mid-palate, balanced by the gin's herbal complexity and botanical depth. Finish: dry, sharp, and citrusy with a long botanical gin note.

lemon juniper tart botanical citrus

Pro Tip

Use the freshest possible lemon juice and a gin with a pronounced citrus botanical profile such as one containing lemon peel or bergamot in its botanical bill for maximum harmony.

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