If you’re wondering what you can do with Gordon’s Lemon Gin, the answer is “a lot!” Instead of being limited to a small list of boring drinks, this is a gin that will give you many wonderful options.
What does Gordon’s Sicilian Lemon Gin Taste Like
Gordon’s Lemon Gin has an aroma split between lemon and juniper. It tastes of lemon zest, more juniper, a touch of licorice and has an oily mouthfeel. The initial taste is mildly sweet but finishes with a lovely warmth, spiciness with the sweet candied lemon peel lingering.
You won’t give up the juniper to get the lemon in this gin.
Best Mixer for Gordon’s Lemon Gin
The good news is that you’re off to a good start with Sicilian Lemon Gin. Gordon’s has made it really easy to enjoy a summery drink with just about any mixer. There’s no doubt you will be happy drinking Gordon’s Lemon Gin with soda, mineral water, tonic or lemonade. Add a few favorite garnishes and you and your guests could be all set for the evening.
The other good news is that it doesn’t have to end there. As promised, here are the five easy and delicious cocktails recipes all using Gordon’s Sicilian Lemon Gin.
1. Lemon Meringue Pie Martini
Gordon’s Lemon Gin blew away the competition during testing. This cocktail uses only 4 ingredients and is a nice change from more typical cocktails.
2. Gin Cucumber Lemon Cocktail
- 2 oz Gordon’s Sicilian Lemon
- 4-6 oz Mineral or Soda Water
- 2-3 sprigs of mint
- 3 long strips cucumber
Fill a highball glass with ice. Add gin, mineral water and mint. Stir. Add cucumber strips.
3. Lavender Lemon Gin Cocktail
- 1.5 oz Gordon’s Sicilian Lemon
- 1/2 oz Creme de Violette
- fresh lemon juice
- egg white
- lavender bitters
Add gin, creme de violette, lemon juice, egg white and bitters to shaker. Dry shake 30 seconds or use a mini frother until foamy. Add ice and shake at least 20 seconds. Pour into coupe glass.
4. Thyme Lemon Gin Cocktail
- 1.5 oz Gordon’s Sicilian Lemon
- 4 oz Lemonade
- 3-4 strawberries
- sprig of thyme garnish
Muddle strawberries in bottom of shaker. Add ice, gin and lemonade. Shake 10-15 seconds. Pour over ice filled rocks glass using a Hawthorne strainer. Add sprig of thyme.
5. Gin Elderflower Lemon Cocktail Recipe
- 1.5 oz Gordon’s Sicilian Lemon Gin
- 1 oz St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
- lemon twist
In an ice-filled shaker, add gin, St. Germain and lemon juice. Shake 10-15 seconds and fine strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with lemon twist.
Summing It Up
Honestly, my first impression of Gordon’s Sicilian Lemon Gin was not fabulous. I found the aroma too similar to cleaning products. As I am not one to waste, I endeavored to make the most of it.
It was not until developing the Lemon Meringue Pie cocktail that I discovered its power. In testing, the plain London Dry Gin version was good but lacked the deep lemon flavor I was looking for. When I used Gordon’s Lemon Gin, it produced exactly what I wanted.
I started to use it in other lemon cocktails and found its sweetness a plus when I could skip the simple syrup.
Gordon’s Lemon Gin did a good job but I think my search for a good lemon gin continues. The flavors are all natural even though it doesn’t come off like freshly sliced lemons.
Gordon’s Lemon Gin makes a good cocktail but I would not be eager to replace it due to the use of artificial coloring. Too bad they just didn’t put it in a colored bottle or use natural coloring. In the meantime, I will use extra lemon juice and other means to fortify lemon flavor.
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