{"product_id":"citadelle-vive-le-cornichon-gin-750ml-1","title":"Citadelle - Vive Le Cornichon Gin 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eDistilled at Château de Bonbonnet near Cognac, this French craft gin builds upon Citadelle's core base of 19 progressively infused botanicals by incorporating hand-harvested Burgundy pickles from Maison Marc. These pesticide-free Cucumis sativus gherkins are steeped directly into the spirit, introducing a savory, saline dimension to the distillery's copper pot-distilled French wheat base. Unlike traditional botanical gins that rely strictly on citrus peels and sweet floral modifiers, this production technique bridges traditional French distillation with pickle-brine gastronomy to deliver an intensely aromatic, savory spirit profile. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \r\nThe palate carries a full-bodied weight with a lush, green core of tart gherkin, juniper, and crackling sea salt acidity. Strong top notes of aniseed and mustard seed lead into a long, sour finish layered with subtle pearl onion and pickling spice complexity. In-house testing at USQ proved its exceptional fit for savory drink applications: stir 2.5 oz of Vive le Cornichon with 0.5 oz dry vermouth over ice and strain into a chilled glass for a distinctively bracing Dirty Martini garnish, or pour 2 oz over ice topped with 4 oz Indian tonic water and a lemon twist for a crisp, botanical Highball. \u003c\/p\u003e \r\n","brand":"Citadelle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54145053327724,"sku":"1-101864","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/6411\/3569\/files\/CitadelleCornichonBottle1080.jpg?v=1786055320","url":"https:\/\/unionsquarewines.shop\/products\/citadelle-vive-le-cornichon-gin-750ml-1","provider":"Union Square Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}