What I’m drinking...

“At this time of year I like to drink Karven dry gin with Bootleggers’ elderflower tonic water, garnished with a dehydrated lemon wheel covered in thyme. To make a classic G&T, mix one part gin to four parts tonic water (so, 30ml gin to 125ml or a half-bottle of tonic). Serve over ice and garnish with a wedge of lemon.”

The great gin renaissance has sparked new interest in what was thought of as a drink for old ladies (and gents). James’ latest project matches his five carefully blended tonic waters – kaffir lime, elderflower, pink grapefruit, blood orange and a classic tonic – with artisan New Zealand gins.