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Lemon & Rosemary Botanical
Spiritsaperitif

Lemon & Rosemary Botanical

A 0.0% distilled botanical spirit built around lemon peel and rosemary, with a classic juniper base and floral lavender thread — the most herb-forward of M&S's AF botanical range.

About This Drink

If the Strawberry & Basil botanical is the summer fruit option and the Aperitivo plays the warm, smoky card, the Lemon & Rosemary sits closest to a traditional gin alternative. Juniper is the backbone, with lemon peel doing the work that citrus peel does in a London Dry, and rosemary contributing an aromatic herbal note that takes it in a slightly Mediterranean direction. Pink peppercorns, coriander and cinnamon from the core botanical distillation add depth and warmth; lavender and ginger extract appear in supporting roles. The glycerol base gives it a little more body than plain distilled water would, which helps it carry the botanicals in the glass. Sugar is minimal at 0.1g per 100ml. At 37 kcal per 100ml it sits in the same range as the Strawberry & Basil version. Works well over ice with tonic — the juniper and lemon frame makes it the most versatile mixer of the three. Vegan-friendly.

Ingredients

Water, glycerol, lemon peel, botanicals (juniper berries, pink peppercorns, coriander, cinnamon), rosemary, lavender, citric acid, flavouring, potassium sorbate (E202), ginger extract

Key Specs

Per 100ml

Calories
37 kcal
Sugar
0.1g

Dietary

VEGAN

Tasting Notes

Taste

ZESTY LEMON PEEL AND FRESH ROSEMARY LEAD UNDERPINNED BY JUNIPER BITTERNESS AND WARM CORIANDER SPICE; GINGER EXTRACT ADDS A GENTLE BACKGROUND HEAT

Aroma

BRIGHT AND HERBAL: LEMON JUNIPER AND ROSEMARY ARE IMMEDIATELY APPARENT WITH LAVENDER AND PINK PEPPER ADDING FLORAL AND SPICE COMPLEXITY

Character

Appearance
CLEAR AND COLOURLESS
Mouthfeel
LIGHTLY VISCOUS FROM GLYCEROL; CLEAN AND REFRESHING WITH A SMOOTH TEXTURE
Finish
DRY AND HERBAL WITH LINGERING LEMON ZEST AND A FAINT JUNIPER BITTERNESS

Production

Distilled alcohol-free botanical spirit

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Key Specs

Per 100ml

Calories
37 kcal
Sugar
0.1g

Dietary

VEGAN

Tasting Notes

Taste

ZESTY LEMON PEEL AND FRESH ROSEMARY LEAD UNDERPINNED BY JUNIPER BITTERNESS AND WARM CORIANDER SPICE; GINGER EXTRACT ADDS A GENTLE BACKGROUND HEAT

Aroma

BRIGHT AND HERBAL: LEMON JUNIPER AND ROSEMARY ARE IMMEDIATELY APPARENT WITH LAVENDER AND PINK PEPPER ADDING FLORAL AND SPICE COMPLEXITY

Character

Appearance
CLEAR AND COLOURLESS
Mouthfeel
LIGHTLY VISCOUS FROM GLYCEROL; CLEAN AND REFRESHING WITH A SMOOTH TEXTURE
Finish
DRY AND HERBAL WITH LINGERING LEMON ZEST AND A FAINT JUNIPER BITTERNESS

Production

Distilled alcohol-free botanical spirit