Why do you put cucumber in Hendricks?
Hendrick’s itself suggests that we garnish it with cucumber instead of citrus to bring out the flavours from the gin.
Is Hendricks gin infused with cucumber?
Deliciously infused with rose and cucumber. HENDRICK’S is an unusual gin created from eleven fine botanicals. The curious, yet marvellous, infusions of rose & cucumber imbue our spirit with its uniquely balanced flavour resulting in an impeccably smooth distinct gin.
Does Hendricks taste like cucumber?
What does Hendrick’s Gin taste like? On the palate is smooth and elegant, with excellent freshness and spicy bits of ginger and pepper, crunchy rose petals, and of course the wild call of the cucumber.
What compliments Hendricks gin?
Cucumber
Serving Suggestion: Gin & Tonic or Gimlet. Master Distiller, Lesley Gracie, suggests serving it with soda & elderflower cordial. G Garnish: Lime or Cucumber.
What gin is best with cucumber tonic?
Our recommended pairings
- Gordon’s London Dry Gin.
- The Botanist Islay Gin.
- Tanqueray Rangpur Gin.
Why do you put cucumber in gin?
Adding cucumber to your gin and tonic brings a fresh, mellow and sometimes floral or sweet character, and so it typically harmonises with fresh, smooth and summery gins.
What is so special about Hendricks gin?
Hendrick’s unique taste comes from its use of roses and cucumbers along with 11 other botanicals, of course including juniper – but also coriander, orange, lemon, angelic, orris root, cubeb berries, caraway seeds, chamomile, elderflower, and yarrow berries.
Why do people put cucumber in gin?
What is the best tonic for Hendricks gin?
Fever-Tree Elderflower Tonic Water
Best Served Hendricks Gin with Fever-Tree Elderflower Tonic Water, ice, and a slice of cucumber or mint.
What makes Hendricks gin different?
Why do people put cucumbers in gin and tonic?
Is Hendricks better than Bombay?
Although the alcohol content of Bombay at 94 proof is higher than that of Hendrick’s at 88 proof, the nose on Hendrick’s is hotter. Behind the alcohol comes aromas of lemon-lime citrus, pine forest, and sage. The alcohol kick on the first sip of Hendrick’s is like drinking hot sauce.