A handcrafted gin by Bombay Saphire celebrates the region of Murcia in Spain and the citrus that it produces. The brand has forged a relationship with suppliers and farmers to create Bombay Sapphire Premier Cru Murcian Lemon.
According to the distiller, the gin places Murcian Fino lemons at its heart, complemented by mandarins and sweet Navel oranges for a bittersweet yet balanced taste. It's ideal for those looking to instantly make any occasion feel more special or anyone wanting to elevate their cocktail-making experience at home.
Master of Botanicals Ivano Tonutti, who works closely with suppliers across the globe to source the highest quality ingredients, said: “I am delighted to showcase the work of our suppliers and farmers in Murcia, many of whom I’ve known personally for over 20 years, in a truly remarkable gin.
"Each lemon has been hand-picked at its ripest moment in small quantities during the late Fino harvest season, using skilful techniques passed down from generation to generation. Murcian citrus is particularly special due to the exact region where it is grown. Sitting in a basin between mountain and sea, it is the perfect micro-climate for growing citrus that slowly ripens in the winter months for the best tasting fruit and impactful flavour.”
Premier Cru retails at £30 and ia available to order here.
Here are a few cocktails that highlight the versatility and taste of Premier Cru...
Premier Cru & Tonic
50ml (5cl) BOMBAY SAPPHIRE Premier Cru Murcian Lemon
100 (10cl) Premium tonic water
Lemon twist (garnish)
Glass: Copa, white wine or highball
Method: Build over cubed ide and then garnish with a twist of lemon
Premier Cru French 75
35ml (3.5cl) BOMBAY SAPPHIRE Premier Cru Murcian Lemon
15ml (1.5cl) Freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 ½ Teaspoons of powdered white sugar (or use 5ml rich sugar syrup / to taste)
75ml (7.5cl) Brut Champagne (chilled)
Lemon twist (garnish – with oils expressed over serve)
Glass: Champagne flute or white wine glass
Method: Add fresh lemon and sugar to a shaker and stir to dissolve. Add Premier Cru and fill with cubed ice. Shake hard and then strain into your glass. Top with chilled Champagne, stir slowly and finish with a zest of lemon.
Premier CruAviation
50ml (5cl) BOMBAY SAPPHIRE Premier Cru Murcian Lemon
15ml (1.5cl) Freshly squeezed lemon juice
10ml (1cl) Maraschino liqueur
Teaspoon (5ml) Crème de Violette
Teaspoon (5ml) rich sugar syrup (2:1 ratio)
Maraschino cherry (garnish)
Lemon twist (expressed and then disregarded)
Glass: Frozen martini cocktail glass
Method: Add all wet ingredients to a shaker, shake hard and then double strain into a frozen martini cocktail glass. Garnish with maraschino cherry and express the oils of a lemon twist over the drink before discarding.
Bombay Sapphire is hosting Christmas Gin Cocktail masterclasses this December at its distillery in Laverstoke, Hampshire. Cost is £60 per person. Full details here.
