Perfect Pairings & Recipes for
London Dry Gin

Discover the best flavour pairings for London dry gin based on data analysis of thousands of recipes. Find perfect ingredient matches & delicious recipes.

London dry gin instantly conjures the embrace of resin and the kiss of coriander, yet its initial bitterness is only the overtone. Beneath lies a sophisticated tapestry of black pepper, cedar, and the resinous aroma of pine that contribute remarkable depth. And the true alchemy of the kitchen begins when we seek out pairings that allow these notes to truly sing, to harmonise in unexpected and delightful ways.

To chart these harmonies, we analysed thousands of ingredients, each deconstructed across 150 distinct flavour dimensions, pinpointing the notes that best complement this ingredient’s profile. Our findings reveal, for instance, how salt's glutamic tones can enrich London dry gin, or how fish sauce's glutamic notes create an unexpectedly harmonious bridge with the turpentine sweetness.

An ingredient's flavour comes from its core characteristics, like herbal, woody, and spice, combined with its unique aroma notes (outer bars). When pairing ingredients, aim to include a broad variety of core characteristics for a balanced dish. And choose aroma notes that complement each other for a harmonious combination.

The Flavour Code

To understand exactly which flavours harmonise, we compiled a database of over 50,000 ingredient pairings commonly used in cooking. We then analysed these pairings, identifying the specific flavour notes that frequently appear together.

The Flavours That Harmonise With Resin Notes

Our analysis shows that the flavour of resin is strongly associated with the flavour of glutamate. This suggests we should look for ingredients with a glutamic flavour, such as fish sauce, when pairing with the resinous aroma accents of London dry gin.

The recipe below provides inspiration for pairing London dry gin with fish sauce.

Harmonious Flavours Of London Dry Gin

Just as our analysis shows that resin and glutamic notes are often combined, we can identify the full profile of flavours that harmonise with each of the flavour accents present in London dry gin. For instance, the coriander flavours of London dry gin are strongly associated with capsicum and hot notes.

The aroma notes complementing the various aroma accents of London dry gin can be seen highlighted in the pink bars below.

Matching Flavour Profiles

The flavour profile of salt offers many of the aromas complementary to London dry gin, including glutamic aroma accents. Because the flavour profile of salt has many of the of the features that are complementary to London dry gin, they are likely to pair very well together.

The chart above shows the unique profile of salt across 150 dimensions of flavour, while the recipes below offer inspiration for bringing these flavours together with London dry gin.

Recipes That Pair London Dry Gin With Salt

Linked Flavour Notes

Looking at the aroma notes that are most strongly associated with the various flavours of London dry gin, we can identify other ingredients that are likely to pair well.

The left side of the chart above highlights the aroma notes of London dry gin, along with the complementary aromas associated with each note. While the right side shows some of the ingredients that share many of the aroma accents complementary to London dry gin.

How Flavonomics Works

We've pioneered a unique, data-driven approach to decode the intricate art of flavour pairing. Our goal is to move beyond intuition and uncover the science of why certain ingredients harmonise beautifully. This rigorous methodology allows us to provide you with insightful and reliable pairing recommendations.

Our analysis begins with over 50,000 carefully selected recipes from acclaimed chefs like Galton Blackiston, Marcello Tully, and Pierre Lambinon. This premium dataset ensures our model distils genuine culinary excellence and creativity.

Each ingredient from these recipes is deconstructed across 150 distinct flavour dimensions, creating a unique numerical "flavour fingerprint." This quantification allows us to apply advanced analytical methods to identify complex patterns between flavour notes.

We identify popular ingredient combinations that frequently appear in our recipe database. Regression analysis is then performed on these pairings to statistically validate and pinpoint truly harmonious flavours.

These insights drive our predictive model, which allows us to take any ingredient (e.g., London dry gin), analyse its detailed flavour profile, and accurately reveal its complementary flavours and perfect ingredient partners.