Photo and recipe by Passion Cocktail
Today, there's nothing better than a taste of Quebec. Gin & Tonic is perfect for summer. Maple products...they're not just good for the sugaring season...they're good anytime. Gin & Tonic - Céleste Sève is a perfect representation of one of our province's emblems, the maple tree. Its name, "Céleste Sève", evokes the purity and preciousness of maple sap. This cocktail transcends the simple Gin & Tonic to offer an unexpected aromatic complexity, where woody, sweet and fruity flavors intermingle with the fresh botanicals of gin.
What truly sets "Céleste Sève" apart is its selection of artisanal Quebec spirits, each adding a unique layer of complexity. Distillerie du Fjord's Km12 maple gin forms the cocktail's majestic base. Distilled by the renowned Distillerie du Fjord, Km12 Gin offers a robust aromatic base where classic gin botanicals (juniper, citrus) blend harmoniously with the comforting warmth of maple, laying the foundation for a refined taste profile.
Entaille maple liqueur from Distillerie Mitis intensifies the maple notes. This liqueur adds a sweet depth and syrupy richness that sublimates the profile already present in the gin. It brings a silky texture and an authentic, complex maple flavor, firmly anchoring the cocktail in its Quebec identity. Distillerie Société Secrète's Blackcurrant Elixir takes this Gin & Tonic to the next level. This blackcurrant elixir introduces an intense, slightly tart, fruity dimension that contrasts beautifully with the sweetness of the maple. It's the secret ingredient that creates a surprisingly dynamic balance.
The light tonic 1642 plays a crucial role in providing lightness and refreshing effervescence. Its subtlety allows the spirits' flavors to express themselves fully without being dominated by the bitterness of the tonic.
Gin & Tonic - Céleste Sève is a celebration of Quebec know-how and the richness of its terroir.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Km12 Maple Gin Distillerie du Fjord
- 0.5 oz Entaille maple liqueur Distillerie Mitis
- 0.25 oz Société Secrète blackcurrant elixir
- 4 oz tonic 1642 light
- Orange potato chips
Preparation:
- Place all spirits in a mixing glass
- Fill with ice and stir the mixture
- Strain into an Old Fashioned glass containing an ice rock
- Lengthen with tonic 1642 light
- Garnish with orange chips
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