Malfy Con Limone 50ml

Malfy Con Limone is an Italian lemon gin made with the peel of lemons grown on the Amalfi Coast, here in a 50ml miniature. It is produced by the Vergnano family at Torino Distillati in Moncalieri, near Turin, and bottled at 41% ABV.

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Lemon is the whole idea behind this gin. Amalfi lemon peels are steeped in a spirit made from Italian grain, then pressed in a traditional basket press. That lemon infusion goes into a low-temperature vacuum still along with juniper, coriander and a handful of other botanicals. Distilling at a lower temperature is gentler on the citrus, so the zest stays fresh rather than cooked. The result sits closer to bright lemon peel than to a pine-forward London dry gin and it suits anyone who likes their gin sunny and citrus-led.

Con Limone is the lemon bottle in a Malfy range that also covers pink grapefruit, blood orange and an original juniper-led gin. This 50ml size holds one generous serve, about 1.6 standard drinks at 41% ABV, so it is a low-cost way to try the style before buying a full bottle. It also slips easily into a picnic basket, a gift hamper or a Christmas stocking.

For the classic serve, pour it over plenty of ice with a light Indian tonic and a lemon wedge or wheel. It also makes a lively Tom Collins with lemon juice, sugar syrup and soda, or a spritz topped with prosecco. Keep it chilled and match it with grilled prawns, fritto misto, a lemony pasta or a plate of olives and salty cheese.