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Mai Queen cocktailBy Salcombe Distilling CoThe South West’s Salcombe Distilling Co has just launched a brand new gin, created in collaboration with none other than Monica Galetti. Island Queen – of which only 2,500 bottles will be made – is a nod to the local area’s history. The tropical-tasting spirit is inspired by the fruit and spice trade of the 19th century, and is named after one of the specialist ships built in Salcombe for bringing these culinary treasures to the UK from the Caribbean. To celebrate the launch, Monica and the team at her restaurant, Mere, have created a cocktail especially for Island Queen to star in. A twist on a Mai Tai, it goes a little like this...