Pera: Gin of Istanbul

Triple-distilled with 29 botanicals native to Turkey, Pera is the taste of Old Istanbul.

Each flavor boasts its own ornate crest stemming from variations of the main logo below.

The logo is inspired by fine Ottoman tile work, a blend of Eastern and Western techniques and aesthetics.

This recipe book is an accompaniment to the spirit, featuring various cocktail recipes inspired by famous Istanbul landmarks.

Here I interchangeably used the works of Osman Hamdi Bey, a revered 19th century painter and my own watercolor illustrations for the recipes.