Citadelle Vive le Cornichon Gin

About Citadelle Vive le Cornichon Gin

Citadelle Gin can always be counted on for craft gins that surprise and delight. The award-winning Original recipe was born in 1996 after countless experiments with all-natural ingredients, and its patented progressive infusion process is the perfect platform for unexpected… and sometimes off-the-wall… flavor experiences. 

Last year, on April Fool’s Day, the team at Citadelle Gin introduced their wackiest experiment yet as part of the new “Les Excentriques” family: the pickle gin “Vive le Cornichon’.’

But the joke was… no joke, and the latest member of the Citadelle family found an immediate fan base with bartenders who couldn’t wait to get creative with this briny take on a savory-inflected gin.

Tasting Notes for Citadelle Vive le Cornichon Gin

A savory bite from a dash of cornichon brine.

Suggested Serves

Despite it’s unexpected star botanical, “Vive le Cornichon!” is quintessentially Citadelle: sophisticated and elegant, and the perfect base for a savory riff on the Dry Martini, Gibson, or Dirty Martini.

Pickle fans will want to indulge in the Cornichon Martini, with its savory bite and a cornichon garnish.

Production Notes

To make this surprising, and surprisingly delicious gin, mighty gherkins from Maison Marc are infused in Citadelle’s Gin’s beloved base.  Maison Marc is the last remaining commercial cornichon producer in France, and they cultivate their Cucumis sativus from field-to-jar in Burgundy without insecticides, herbicides, or preservatives. Each cornichon is picked by hand.

These icons of French food culture are perfect partners for Citadelle’s constant experiments with the possibilities of gin.

700ml & 87.6 Proof