GT & S Cocktail Set: Aviation Gin + Liber & Co. Pacific Strawberry Syrup + Liber & Co. Premium Tonic Syrup

The GT & S Cocktail Set, featuring Aviation Gin, Liber & Co. Pacific Strawberry Syrup, and Liber & Co. Premium Tonic Syrup, is a versatile trio that shines in refreshing gin-based cocktails, perfect for warm summer evenings or springtime brunches. This combination works beautifully in tall, effervescent drinks or fruit-forward martini variations, pairing wonderfully with light appetizers, seafood dishes, or fresh salads that complement the gin's botanical notes and the syrup's fruity sweetness.

Nose: Crisp juniper and citrus notes from the Aviation Gin blend with the sweet, ripe aroma of strawberries. A subtle floral scent and hint of spice add complexity. The tonic syrup contributes a light quinine bitterness and herbal undertones.

Palate: Smooth gin flavors of juniper and botanicals lead, followed by a burst of fresh strawberry sweetness. The tonic syrup adds depth with its quinine bitterness and subtle herbal notes. A balanced mix of sweet, tart, and bitter, with a slight effervescence when mixed with soda water.

Finish: Long and refreshing. The gin's botanical flavors linger, complemented by the lasting sweetness of strawberry. A gentle quinine bitterness from the tonic syrup leaves a clean, crisp aftertaste. Hints of citrus and spice add a final layer of complexity.

Aviation Gin, the star of this cocktail set, is crafted using a unique "botanical democracy" approach where all seven botanicals are steeped in neutral grain spirit for 48 hours before distillation. The Pacific Strawberry Syrup and Premium Tonic Syrup from Liber & Co. are made in small batches using natural ingredients, with the tonic syrup incorporating cinchona bark for authentic quinine flavor and the strawberry syrup capturing the essence of ripe, coastal strawberries through a careful infusion process.

• Aviation Gin, co-owned by actor Ryan Reynolds, was actually named after the classic Aviation cocktail - not the other way around. The gin's unique botanical blend, including lavender and Indian sarsaparilla, was specifically crafted to complement the cocktail's ingredients.
• Liber & Co.'s Pacific Strawberry Syrup isn't just made from strawberries - it also contains a touch of lemongrass and ginger. This unexpected combination was inspired by the flavors of Southeast Asian cuisine, adding a subtle complexity that elevates both cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages.
• The Premium Tonic Syrup from Liber & Co. includes cinchona bark, the natural source of quinine. This ingredient was once so valuable that it was literally worth its weight in gold, and its theft from South America by European botanists in the 19th century is considered one of history's greatest acts of biopiracy.