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Many spirits, such as gin, enhance the flavor of foods and create a heightened level of taste sophistication and enjoyment. Gin is created by adding botanicals, most notably juniper, to a distilled spirit. It is this botanical composition that plays off of the notes and spices of certain foods, releasing new layers of taste sensation.
Superpremium gin Bombay Sapphire has a harmonious blend of 10 botanicals, including oris (root) from Italy and licorice from China, that make it extremely versatile and a natural food partner. The specific blend of botanicals that makes Bombay Sapphire ideal for classic cocktails, such as the Ultimate Martini, to exotic mixed drinks, such as the Strawberry & Basil Martini, makes it an excellent choice for food pairings as well.
Try these pairing ideas:
• Spice It Up-The gin is vapor infused with cubeb berries and grains of paradise botanicals, both of which work well with spicy dishes such as Roasted Lamb with Mustard Herb Crust.
• Something Sweeter-Lemon peel, another of the gin's botanicals, pairs well with rich ingredients such as chocolate and cream because the refreshing acidity creates layers of flavor.
• A Perfect Pair-Samuelsson recommends a Sapphire Dill Rickey to accompany gravlax (salmon cured with dill), a traditional Scandinavian dish common to dinner parties in the U.S.
Sapphire Dill Rickey
2 diced, skinned chunks of cucumber
2 diced, skinned chunks of kiwi
Small sprig of fresh dill
1 part Bombay Sapphire
Drizzle of elderflower cordial
Drizzle of fresh lime
Chilled martini glass
Muddle first 3 ingredients in the base of a cocktail shaker, then add Bombay Sapphire and remaining ingredients with a large scoop of ice. Shake vigorously, then double strain into your chilled martini glass.
For more delicious ideas, visit www.bombaysapphire.com.
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