

“It’s always a favorite because I have shared it with a family member or an old friend. It’s also Habib’s favorite because it’s a classic gin he’s enjoyed countless times over the years. The London Dry Gin, spotted easily because of its distinct, bright blue bottle, is aromatic and crisp, and holds up delightfully in a martini. Made with Italian juniper berries and orris root, Spanish almonds and lemons, grains of paradise from West Africa, and Chinese licorice, Bombay Sapphire is the product of a 1761 gin distillery founded by Thomas Dakin in Warrington, England. “Its unique flavor is very distinctive you will know what you are drinking.”

“It’s just a classic for a martini!” says Matthew Habib, a former bartender at the Mila Rooftop Bar at The Glenmark in Glendale, California. Wallet-friendly Bombay Sapphire is a versatile spirit that plays particularly well in a melange of cocktails. Type: New American Gin | ABV: 45% | Volume: 750mL | Predominant Botanicals: Coriander, orange blossom, citrus “Preferred as a 50/50 martini, Fords Gin has the bright citrus notes, and mild juniper palate that gives this gin the strength to be easily distinguished in a martini, whilst having the nuances to balance with the fragrance of the vermouth." Linden Pride, co-owner of Dante NYC, notes it is particularly excellent in a martini. Overall, Fords Gin isn't trying to reinvent the wheel-just make a really good wheel.” She continues, “It’s also priced so it is accessible to fit your gin cocktail needs. It coaxes complex notes from coconut, it plays fantastically with Caribbean baking spices, and it's generous when sharing the stage with rum.” Fords Gin is herbal when you need it to be herbal, it’s floral when you're looking for delicacy, there are citrus notes and savory notes. “It was created specifically to work in a wide variety of classic recipes that call for gin-a promise it really lives up to, and that's why it's our workhorse, go-to gin at Lost Lake. Shelby Allison, a Chicago-based creative consultant, swears by Ford’s Gin as her go-to spirit in a range of cocktails. View On Drizly View On View On Minibar Delivery
