Xoriguer Gin, 70 cl

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The resulting spirit is a clear, fragrant, well-defined gin that manages to capture the real essence of its sole botanical, with aromas that range from juniper itself to green wood, herbs and zesty citrus, a broad, fresh finish, and a peppery aftertaste. Sifting juniper berries With Spain, I’d expected tortilla and wine, sunshine and fiestas. And for that, the island did not disappoint.

Gin de Mahon, one of few protected by a geographical indication, exemplifies the varied influences on Menorcan culture Minorca is especially well known for its traditional summer "festes", which intrigue many visitors. The Saint John's Feast is held annually in Ciutadella de Menorca, during 23–25 June. The festes last for three days. On the first day, a man bears a well-groomed sheep upon his shoulders and parades around the local streets. In the late evening, main streets are closed, and bonfires held upon them. In tropical regions, colonial Brits found that the “tonic” for malaria (bitter quinine with carbonated water) tasted far better with a hefty splash of gin.

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Diario de Ibiza: Las Pitiusas son las islas de Balears en las que menos se conoce y se usa el catalán (In Spanish) Taylor, David Wilson (1975). Minorca. ISBN 0 7153 6787 0 (Great Britain) ISBN 0 8117 1032 7 (United States) First full account of Minorca in English since John Armstrong's memoirs of 1740. Minorca: The White and Blue Island As the proud owner of the largest natural harbour in Europe, Menorca made a great base. And the British Naval Fleet moved in…bringing with them the habit of gin. The History of Gin in Menorca

In recent years, some sport events that gather hundreds of participants are successfully held on a yearly basis, such as the triathlon race Extreme Man Menorca or the single-staged ultramarathon race Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls. In 2014, it was announced that the island would host the 18th editions of the Island Games in 2019, however, Menorca later pulled out of hosting the event, citing a change of government as the main reason. [16] Language [ edit ] Whereas mixing gin with lemon juice is hardly novel, pomada stands aside for its inherently sharable nature. It’s, in the beginning, a celebration drink. Whereas pomada may be made as a person serving—some bars merely pour gin and lemon soda over ice and garnish with a lemon slice—few individuals achieve this. As an alternative, it’s ready as a batch to be shared with others. However solely in summer time. As soon as mid-September hits, pomada merely disappears. But for these three or 4 sunny months, the drink reigns supreme. Menorca is rich in wild flowers with over 900 species of flowering plants recorded. Many are those typical of the Mediterranean, but some are endemic. There are 24 or 25 species of orchid found and of these most flower early in the year in late March, April and May. People have been making cheese in Menorca for thousands of years. By far the most famous is the cow’s milk cheese of Mahón. Sold at various ages it gets darker, saltier and harder as it matures. The distinctive taste is in part due to the salty sea breezes that blow on to the meadows where the cows graze. The young cheese is mild and creamy while the older cheese is hard, with a robust salty flavour. Burns, Robert I., (1990) "Muslims in the Thirteenth Century Realms of Aragon: Interaction and Reaction", p.67, In: Powell, J.M. (ed.) Muslims under Latin Rule, 1100–1300, p.57–102, Princeton University Press. ISBN 0-691-05586-6.While the French my claim this wonderful, rich sauce as their own, Menorcans beg to differ, for it was in Mahón, also known as Maó, that it was invented in the mid 18th century, admittedly by a French chef. And nowhere can a better mayonnaise be found than the ones made here, by hand, using local eggs and olive oil. It’s the perfect accompaniment to many dishes. Menorcan gin Xoriguer gin uses a grape based spirit infused with juniper berries and a secret, aromatic blend of herbs and “floral botanicals.” Top Tip: Only buy Mahón cheese that has the creases left by the cloth that it is wrapped in before ageing. If it doesn’t have these creases it will be industrially produced cheese rather than the high-quality artisan cheese representing authentic Menorcan cuisine. In the Mahón market, as well as the stalls selling a huge variety of scaled and shelled edible delights, part of it has been has been transformed into a series of small eateries selling tapas and speciality beers. The atmosphere is vibrant and a little hectic,a fabulous place to rub shoulders with the locals and get a real feel for island life.

Laurie, John Bruce (1994) The Life of Richard Kane, Britain's First Lieutenant-Governor of Menorca ISBN 84-606-3275-X A must for any seafood lover is a visit to one of the island’s fish market in Mahón or Ciutadella. Seafood is a popular feature in Menorcan cuisine. Look out for the red prawns which are reputedly among the best in the world. The markets are open from 8am to 1.30pm except on Sunday and Monday or in bad weather when the fishing boats have not been able to go out. Regardless of its ubiquity throughout the island, pomada is a comparatively current creation. Few villagers recall its presence earlier than the Seventies, however by the tip of that decade, it had grow to be a calling card for the area through the fiesta season (assume Munich and beer throughout Oktoberfest). A attainable clue to its origins may be present in a 15-year-old article within the native newspaper. That story credit an alcoholic barman who hid his gin downside from his spouse by placing the liquor in carbonated lemon soda, a mix he began serving within the institution he ran in Mahón. He christened it pomada, or “ointment.” Simply don’t ask for it by that identify in Ciutadella, the elegant onetime capital within the west, the place they insist on calling it gin amb llimonada (“gin with lemonade”). Ask for a pomada there, and also you’ll inevitably be directed to the closest pharmacy. Migrant Birds of Menorca". 24 April 2019. Archived from the original on 22 August 2019 . Retrieved 22 August 2019.

Worldwide travel adaptors are perfect no matter where you are travelling from or to. Buy this one from the US or this one from the UK . It’s pretty much the only one you’ll ever need. Fernandez-Arnesto, F. Before Columbus: Exploration and Colonisation from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic 1229–1492; Mac Millan, 1987. p.36.* Hearl, G., (1996). A Birdwatchers guide to Minorca, Ibiza and Formentera. Arlequin Press. pp56. ISBN 1-900159-20-1 If there’s one sauce capable of beating ketchup as the world’s most popular, it must be mayo. It’s found in virtually any country on earth, served in both fast food eateries and white-tablecloth restaurants. Mayonnaise is often believed to have originated in France, but it’s in fact more likely to have originated in the port town of Mahon, capital of Menorca, in Spain’s Balearic Islands. According to a 19th-century French dictionary by scholar Émile Littré, it was born there as “Mahonnaise”, at a time when the French, Spanish and British empires were fighting over the dominion of the archipelago.