The Illusionist Dry Gin (50cl, 45%)

The Illusionist Dry Gin is a German gin whose colour change comes from butterfly pea flower, Clitoria ternatea. Added acidic mixers such as tonic water lower the pH and turn the deep blue to light pink, without added colouring. The recipe combines 16 botanicals on an organic wheat alcohol base, including rosemary, lavender, chamomile, citrus fruits, cranberries, juniper, angelica root, coriander, mace and liquorice. It is made in small batches by hand and is not filtered before bottling. On the nose, subtle juniper and citrus notes meet a gentle liquorice background, with chamomile and peppery spice. The palate brings floral and citrus impressions, with pepper and lemongrass. The finish shows lavender with ginger and cardamom spice.