Bathtub gin, with its robust juniper-forward profile and subtle citrus undertones, demands a tonic that complements rather than competes. Classic pairings often lean on tonics with crisp, clean flavors that enhance the gin's botanical complexity without overwhelming it. Bathtub Gin review and tasting notes, plus garnish and serving suggestions to help you enjoy Bathtub Gin.
An Ode to the Classic: Bathtub Gin and Tonic Let's start with the quintessential Gin and Tonic, a timeless classic that perfectly complements the unique flavor profile of Bathtub Gin. Bathtub Gin is also known as Compounded Gin, which simply means that rather than adding the botanicals through distillation, the ingredients are added by simply infusing them in a spirit, often neutral, such as vodka. Tasting Notes Bathtub Gin has a slight golden/umber tinge to it, something close to the color of cedar planks.
The nose is heavy with juniper, cinnamon and cardamom; orange oil. See the menu for Bathtub Gin in New York, NY. Open Tuesday - Thursday 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM, Friday - Saturday 5:00 PM - 3:00 AM, Sunday 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM for Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, and Takeaway.
Bathtub Gin comes from the Ableforth Spirits Stable. And I'll be completely honest, until doing the research into this Gin, I had no idea Ableforth was Master of Malt, the huge and one of the best online spirits retailers. I've been a trade customer of there's for years now.
Even when I was running bars. Their range has always been superior to anyone else!Other Spirits from Ableforth's. A simple gin martini with both ingredients (yes there are only two) taking on a summer flavour twist.
Ingredients 60ml Bathtub Gin 30ml Rosé Vermouth Rosemary Sprig Method Fill a mixing glass with ice and pour over the Bathtub Gin and vermouth, stir gently for 20 seconds to chill and dilute to perfection. Pour into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a rosemary sprig. Serves: 1 Prep time.
A refreshing Gin and Tonic is a timeless choice, combining the botanical notes of the gin with the crispness of tonic water and a squeeze of fresh lime. Another popular option is the classic Martini, where a splash of vermouth beautifully complements the unique characteristics of bathtub gin. Bathtub gin was considered bootleg and was poor in quality, but it remained popular due to its availability.
Nowadays, bathtub gin refers to a gin infusion made at home with commercial alcohol. The complex flavour profile of something like Bathtub Gin makes a wonderful gin and tonic, especially when served with lots of ice and a slice of orange (orange is used in both stages of the double infusion process), but the richness of the aromatics also makes it a fantastic all.