In the spririt for spring

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Looking for a lip-smacking drink for the new season? Here we’ve gathered some exceptional tipples that really capture the fresh flavours of springtime

WORDS: NATASHA LOVELL-SMITH

1. Deerness Distillery Sea Glass Gin, £38 for 70cl deernessdistillery.com. Get free delivery using the code: FREEPOST

Deerness Distillery was built overlooking the rugged east coast of the Orkney Islands and its Sea Glass Gin really evokes the freshness of a seaside stroll. This sophisticated spirit is ideal if you like your London Dry with beautiful citrus notes.

2. Isle of Wight Distillery Mermaid Zest Gin, £38 isleofwightdistillery.com and John Lewis stores

A zesty, aromatic infusion of Mermaid Gin with citrus fruits and wild foraged, coastal botanicals. Grapefruit and cascade hops are blended with island bergamot, lemon zest and rosemary, then distilled and infused with the company’s signature gin.

3. Blue Aurora Ice Wine, £18.50 blueaurorawine.co.uk

Blue Aurora’s exquisite ice wine is simply made from 100% English blueberries, hand-picked from Lutton Farm in Northamptonshire. The blueberries are frozen, then pressed and fermented to create this beautifully sweet drink.

4. River Test Distillery Sunset Citrus Gin, £37.95 rivertestdistillery.co.uk

This new release gin is inspired by the beautiful ruby red sunsets over the gin-clear waters of the River Test, where the drink is distilled. Zesty citrus flavours of pink grapefruit and pomelo are balanced with the subtle sweetness of rosehip to create a uniquely refreshing gin.

5. Campfire London Dry Gin, £37 puddingstonedistillery.com

Pitching camp on the boundary between classic and contemporary styles, this is a London Dry with a twist. Campfire has a citrus nose and juniper palette which yields to a rich fruity middle and sweet nutty end that builds, sip after sip.

6. Keepr's Classic London Dry Gin with British Honey, RRP £34, currently £30.99 at virginwines.co.uk

Here’s something a bit different for gin lovers – classic London dry gin infused with artisan honey. As you’d expect, it has a delicate honey sweetn

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