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A contemporary gin from Canterbury, replacing traditional citrus with lemon verbena, complemented by elderberry, hawthorn, and cardamom for a fresh, herbal profile.
The Racketeer Gin – Verbena is a contemporary gin crafted by LongShot Distillery in Rolleston, Canterbury. This expression uses lemon verbena in place of traditional citrus, which contains citral (the main component in citrus peel oil), paired with elderberry and hawthorn. Herbal mint, steeped green tea, and coriander on the nose, subtle verbena, coriander, and sweet cardamom on the palate, with coriander and cardamom warmth to finish.
| Category | Contemporary |
| ABV % | 40 |
| Bottle Size/s: | 700ml, 375ml, 200ml |
| Price % | $75, $40, $22 |
| Botanicals Used | Lemon verbena, coriander, elderberry, hawthorn, cardamom. Offers herbal mint, green tea, and coriander on the nose, with subtle verbena, coriander, and sweet cardamom on the palate, finishing with coriander and cardamom warmth. |
| Recommended Mixers | Elderflower Tonic |
| Recommended Garnishers | Wedge of Lime and a sprig of Rosemary |
Yum flavour, easy afternoon drink
4 out of 5 stars
Lauren