Who is the woman on the Bombay Sapphire bottle?

Queen Victoria
Bombay Sapphire is marketed in a flat-sided, sapphire-coloured bottle that bears a picture of Queen Victoria on the label. The flavouring of the drink comes from a recipe of ten ingredients: almond, lemon peel, liquorice, juniper berries, orris root, angelica, coriander, cassia, cubeb, and grains of paradise.

How much is a bottle of Bombay Sapphire gin?

Bombay Gin price and bottle sizes

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Bombay Sapphire 750ml $31.99
Bombay Sapphire East Gin 750ml $34.99
Bombay Sapphire English Estate 700ml $44.62
Star of Bombay 700ml $53.47

What is Bombay good to mix with?

Bombay Sapphire mixes perfectly with fresh zingy lime wedges, pink peppercorns & a dash of Angostura Bitters, then lengthened with Fever-Tree ginger beer.

Will 3 shots of gin get you drunk?

How Many Shots Could Get You Drunk? An average person can get drunk after four to five shots of alcohol. Two or three shots can get you tipsy, while seven or more shots will leave you extremely drunk.

Why is Queen Victoria on Bombay Sapphire?

First launched in 1987, Bombay Sapphire’s distinctive blue bottle and image of Queen Victoria are designed to recall the glories of the British Raj in India and pay homage to the popularity of Gin during the era (particularly Pink Gin cocktails!).

Is Tanqueray or Bombay better?

However, when it comes to choosing one over another, especially in a classic like the Gin and Tonic, it boils down to personal preference. “If you want to taste that strong typical flavor that gin has, I would go with Bombay or Tanqueray because of their juniper-heavy flavor and aromatic spice notes,” Tonelli says.

Should I refrigerate gin?

Where should I keep my gin? If possible, keep your gin in the fridge or, even better, the freezer. When you serve gin very cold, the mouthfeel is softened, and the texture becomes somewhat silkier, making it an even more pleasurable drinking experience!

How do you drink Bombay Dry Gin?

Method

  1. Fill your balloon glass to rim with large cubed ice.
  2. Pour over 50ml of Bombay Sapphire.
  3. Squeeze fresh lime into drink and drop into glass.
  4. Top with premium tonic water.
  5. Stir and enjoy.

Is Bombay Sapphire gin really blue?

Is Bombay Sapphire Blue in color? The gin itself is not blue like the name and bottle color may imply. Like most spirts and gins, there is no color; this is a clear liquid. This London Gin gets its “Bombay” name from the popularity of gin in India rather than being distilled there.