Puerto de Indias delivers an incredible tasting, premium gin. From its port of origin in Seville, the gin produced in one of the oldest traditional distilleries in Andalusia.
The history of the name of the distillery is both long and colourful. The title relates to the trading port that was a vital link between Spain and the Americas. The gins Puerto de Indias is best known for are the Sevillian Gin Premium Strawberry, the Pure Black Edition, and the Classic.
Each of these gins pairs quite differently with cocktails. The strawberry reveals a sweet, authentic strawberry and juniper-forward pour, while the Pure Black Edition brings a much more floral note. The Classic is a more standard, citrus-forward pour, with notes of lime, grapefruit, orange and lemon peel. It is accompanied by light cilantro which leaves a clean, fresh feeling.
Signature Serves
1. Puerto De Indias Strawberry
Ingredients
• 200 ml. premium Tonic (75%)
• 50 ml. of Puerto de Indias Strawberry (25%)
• 1 or 2 Sticks of Cinnamon
• 2 Strawberries
• Ice
Preparation
• Gintos supplied this signature serve. Visit their website here.
• Prepare a G&T in a wide-mouthed glass to allow the aromas to develop. Add plenty of ice to the prepared G & T and swirl to chill.
• Slice two strawberries in half, then in half again and add them to the glass.
• Break a cinnamon stick (or two) and add it to the glass.
• Let rest for a minute until the ingredients begin to release their flavours, swirl again to ensure an even chill.
• The Signature Serve G&T with Puerto de Indias Strawberry Gin is now ready to be enjoyed!
Puerto De Indias On The Beach
Ingredients
• 200 ml. of 7UP (75%)
• 50 ml. of Gin Premium Puerto de Indias Strawberry (25%)
• Fresh Strawberries
• Grenadine or Strawberry Syrup (depending on your preference)
• Ice
Preparation
• Finely dice two strawberries.
• Add strawberries, ice, mixer and gin to a cocktail shaker and shake well.
• Pour the content into a glass and add a few drops of Grenadine or Strawberry Syrup, depending on your preference. The Grenadine or Strawberry Syrup also confers a rosy hue to the cocktail.
Gin & Tonic
Ingredients
• 200 ml. of Premium Tonic (75%)
• 50 ml. of Gin Premium Puerto de Indias Classic (25%)
• Lemon or Lime Peel
• Juniper Berries
• Ice
Preparation
• Fill the glass with ice and swirl to chill. Discard the remaining water.
• To boost the flavour of the cocktail, add a few lightly crushed juniper berries, so they release their unmistakable aroma.
• Pour in the gin and top up the glass with tonic while stirring gently with a spoon.
• Adorn the rim of the glass with a wedge of lemon or lime to give the cocktail an added citrus twist.
Pink Tonic
Ingredients
• 200 ml. of Premium Tonic (75%)
• 50 ml. of Gin Premium Puerto de Indias Strawberry (25%)
• Fresh Strawberries
• Ice
Preparation
• Fill the glass with ice and swirl to chill. Discard the remaining water.
• Add a couple of fresh strawberry slices to boost the aroma of the gin.
• Pour in the gin and fill with tonic while stirring gently with a spoon.
• The cocktail can be decorated with a strawberry placed on the rim of the glass.
Puerto De Indias 2/86 Style
Ingredients
• 330 ml. of Sprite (70%)
• 50 ml. of Gin Premium Puerto de Indias Strawberry (25%)
• Strawberry concentrate (5%)
• 4 Cherries
• Liquid Nitrogen
• Ice
Preparations
• A cocktail devised by Café-Copas 2barra86 (2/86) of Condequinto (Seville). Click here to watch a video of how to make the cocktail. Here is a link to their website.
• Fill the glass with ice and swirl. Add liquid nitrogen to achieve the ideal temperature. Pour in strawberry concentrate for a second to boost the strawberry aroma and add a touch of sweetness.
• Add the Sprite slowly using a braided spoon.
• Add the cherries and 5 cl. of Puerto de Indias Premium Strawberry Gin.
• Cut the two remaining cherries in half. Add one to the cocktail, so it releases its aroma; the other should be positioned on the rim of the glass as decoration.
• Finish the Puerto de Indias 2/86 presentation with a brochette of our favourite fruits on the rim of the glass.
Conclusion
The cocktails in this article can be used with any gins, though the Puerto De Indias offerings are quite good. If you are keen on making impressive cocktails, try these, and enjoy!
Puerto De Indias Strawberry Gin can be purchased online through Amazon by clicking here.
