Saffron Gin, 70 cl

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Saffron has many traditional uses. It was used as a hair and clothes dye, a sign of wealth for the rich. Cleopatra is depicted bathing in a saffron bath. Saffron also has many medicinal benefits including anti-depressant and anti-cancer properties. It is also beneficial to the eyesight. Its culinary uses are many in both sweet and savoury dishes. I really, really like the Old Raj 55% for a sipping gin. In my opinion, it loses too much when chilled. I sip it in a snifter with a little water, more or less depending on how I feel. This is a gin that invites contemplation and relaxation. I have Old Raj 55% in a decanter on my bar. Discover what happened next by joining us on a Sipsmith’s distillery tour. Learn the history of this fine beverage (with a ginny tipple in hand, naturally) and enjoy a tutored tasting session. Gin Gin. One way to fully enjoy Saffron Gin?s incredible taste is in a ?Raspberry Thyme Smash?. Dig out your shaker and throw in a handful of raspberries and a sprig of thyme. Muddle them together and pour in 60ml Saffron, 30ml lime juice, and 20-30ml sugar syrup, depending on your sweet tooth. Shake well and strain into an old-fashioned glass with a few ice cubes. Garnish with a small sprig of thyme and 1 or 2 raspberries and enjoy. The raspberries create a brilliant contrast to the saffron, while the thyme and fennel complement each other well and strengthen the spirit?s herbal taste slightly.

Hi – I made this gin a month ago with some good organic lemons shipped direct from Spain and cheap French gin. The story of the history of saffron is interwoven with myths. Ovid wrote that Smilax changed her pursuer Crocos into a flower, leaving the red stigma as a symbol of his passion. Another myth describes Hermes, the messenger to the gods, wounding his friend Crocos by accident. Blood dripping from Crocos's head fell on the ground, where Hermes changed it into the flower. Zeus is also said to have slept on a bed of saffron. Valuable for our ancestors as an antibacterial (and its healing functions are still very relevant), today it has also known a glam turn thanks to gourmet cooking and mixing to create spectacular color games." SaffronIn the modern day, Gabriel Boudier still makes a Creme de Cassis as the House of Fontbonne did upon its founding; however, they line has since expanded. We produce numerous vodkas. A Premium & Super Premium Vodka. Our "house" vodka is distilled at least five times and filtered through custom filtration tubes. To ensure its purity, we distill our Super Premium Vodka minimum of 7 times, travel's an equivalent‎ of 1 mile or 1.6km during this repeat filtration process, and bottled at 55% ABV (110 Proof). Toasted Soya Beans, Sesame & Hog Plum / Chilli Oil / Charred Tomato & Timmur / Roasted Tomato & Cashew Straight, in a strong martini, or paired with a more bitter tonic such as Q, the saffron is there and part of what is a very nice blend of traditional gin ingredients. Sadly, mix it with anything more poignant and the saffron is gone.

Melt the sugar in a saucepan on medium heat. When the sugar gets brown, lower the heat to start to get light amber color and set aside. Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world. It can be used for various culinary purposes, from stew to drinks.The company behind Gabriel Boudier Saffron Gin has been connected with distillation since the 1870’s. Founded as the House of Fontbonne, they began producing liqueurs in Dijon, France.