SB’s 12 Drinks of Christmas: No.3 Gin
It’s time for The Spirits Business‘ ninth Drink of Christmas, and today we’re raising the bar with a serve that is as crisp as a frosty winter morning and as stylish as your best festive outfit.
We’re not ones for material things – in fact, much like Mariah, we don’t want a lot for Christmas. But if you were going to insist, we wouldn’t say no to waking up to No.3 Gin’s Perfect Martini Gift Set on Christmas morning.
This sophisticated collaboration between No.3 Gin and Nude glassware has been designed for those who appreciate the art of a truly perfect serve, pairing No.3’s organic London Dry gin with two handblown crystal Martini glasses, created to keep liquid cooler for almost twice as long as a classic glass – ideal for preserving the cold, clean smoothness of a perfectly balanced Martini when the madness of Christmas Day has taken hold.
These beautiful coupes are simple yet elegant, with each glass featuring a subtle teal base inspired by No.3’s signature bottle.
And the gin itself is one of the best for a Martini – a spirit that was two years in the making, as master distillers, leading bartenders, and Dr David Clutton – the only person in the world with a PhD in gin – were all on a mission for perfection when creating this particular spirit.
The result is a gin that is crisp and refreshing in taste, elegantly smooth in texture, and the perfect balance of juniper, citrus and spice.
The limited edition No.3 Gin Perfect Martini Gift Set is available from Berry Bros & Rudd, priced at £115 (US$154).
How to drink it
The Perfect Christmas Day Martini
Ingredients
- 60ml No.3 Organic London Dry Gin
- 10ml Dry vermouth
- Garnish: Lemon twist
Method: Add the No.3 Gin and dry vermouth to a mixing glass filled with plenty of ice, and stir until very cold. Strain into a chilled Martini glass and garnish with a lemon twist.
The Perfect Christmas Eve Negroni
Ingredients
- 30ml No.3 Organic London Dry Gin
- 30ml Gran Classico bitters or Campari
- 30ml Sweet vermouth
- Garnish: Orange twist, and ice
Method: Measure out your equal parts of gin, bitters and vermouth and combine in a mixing glass. Stir over ice until suitably chilled. Strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass and garnish with an orange twist.
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