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A balmy late afternoon on the terrace, the chirping of crickets, the mountains on the horizon shining in the golden backlight \u2013 and in your hand sparkles a glass that tastes of summer. <\/em><\/p>\n

Gin has long been more than just a classic winter sipper in front of the fireplace: Its fresh juniper aroma, citrus notes, and alpine herbs blend perfectly with ice cubes, sparkling fillers, and the scent of sun-ripened fruits. Here are three uncomplicated summer gin recipes that will accompany you through every summer mood \u2013 from the first rays of sunshine to late into the balmy night.<\/p>\n

Gin & Summer \u2013 why does it go so well together?<\/h2>\n

Gin naturally brings a fragrant lightness: juniper, citrus peel, coriander seeds, sometimes even spruce shoots or elderflowers. These very aromas evoke hiking across alpine meadows, breathing in the clear mountain air. Combined with cool juices, tonic, or soda, the result is a drink that's refreshing without being heavy. Unlike heavy rum or liqueur cocktails, gin lets the supporting cast shine\u2014fresh herbs, berries from the garden, or a splash of lemon juice. Thus, each glass becomes a mini Alpine panorama that you explore sip by sip.<\/p>\n

Summer freshness in a bottle: Where THORALM Gin finds its Alpine herbs<\/h2>\n

The key botanicals come from sunny, south-facing slopes in the Zillertal Valley, around 1,300 meters above the valley floor. As soon as early summer turns the juniper dark blue and mountain thyme and lemon balm release their full aroma, the plants are hand-picked in small baskets. They arrive at the distillery the same day to ensure the essential oils remain unadulterated. This way, every sip of Thoralm Gin contains precisely that clear, herb-fresh mountain air that makes a summer afternoon on the mountain pasture so special.<\/p>\n

Summer Gin Recipes: Fresh Alpine Drinks in Under 5 Minutes<\/h2>\n

1. Midsummer Highball<\/h3>\n

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