Why is Hendricks served with cucumber?
According to Hann it all depends on the gin you’re drinking and the botanicals that are used to flavour the gin. Hendrick’s uses cucumber and rose petal botanicals in their distillation process, which is why the fresh slice of cucumber compliments it so well.
Which Gin is better Bombay or Hendricks?
Bombay Sapphire: Gin Throwdown. 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.
Does Hendricks have cucumber?
Hendrick’s Gin is a brand of gin produced by William Grant & Sons at the Girvan distillery, Scotland, and launched in 1999. In addition to the traditional juniper infusion, Hendrick’s uses Bulgarian rose and cucumber to add flavour. Hendrick’s gin is bottled in a dark brown, apothecary-style bottle.
What does Hendricks go with?
The Gin & Tonic is a Hendrick’s signature, served always with a cucumber garnish and never a perfunctory lime.
How do you cut cucumbers for Hendricks gin?
Directions
- With a vegetable peeler, carefully shave off one side of the cucumber in one, long strip.
- The strips should be very thin, flexible and seethrough.
- Cut off the ends of the cucumber and cut three thick, round slices, about ½ inch thick, you can peel it first if you’d like.
Is Hendrick’s top shelf?
Hendrick’s is not classed as a top-shelf gin. It generally sits in the middle above budget brands like Gordons; however, it’s not expensive, rare, or premium enough to be classed as top-shelf.
What is the smoothest tasting gin?
What is considered the smoothest gin? The smoothest gin is thought to be Bombay Sapphire. This London Dry Gin combines ten hand-selected exotic botanicals from around the world with aromatic flavours and a crisp finish.
Which gin goes well with cucumber?
Our recommended pairings
- Gordon’s London Dry Gin.
- Tanqueray Rangpur Gin.
- The Botanist Islay Gin.
Why do people put cucumbers in gin and tonic?
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.
Is Hendricks a London dry?
Hendrick’s, yet again the outlier, is well known for including rose petal and cucumber essence after distillation, technically taking it out of the London Dry category.