Bitesize: Your guide to all things hot in food and drink this month

From gin to the perfect cup of coffee and much more, we delve into what’s creating waves in the world of food and drink

Lesley Gracie, the woman who created Hendrick’s gin

Moonlight, bottled

Lesley Gracie, the woman who created Hendrick’s gin - and in doing so kickstarted the renaissance of the spirit formerly known as mother’s ruin - reckons her latest creation, Hendrick’s Lunar, should be enjoyed very simply.

“I like to drink it with sparkling water and a garnish of cucumber,” she says. “For me, tonic can sometimes be a little overpowering. With water, the flavours of the botanicals really come through.”

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