Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term
Spain
Striving for excellence
Native in: English (Variant: British) 
Works in: Spanish to English, Catalan to English
botánico
4. Añade lentamente el refresco o combinado que prefieras, si es que buscas preparar un combinado. Si optas por una copa “on the rocks”, simplemente omite este paso.
5. Por último, escoge el ****botánico**** que más te apetezca de esta caja y acompáñalo de un cítrico (tiras de naranja, lima…) para lograr un efecto fresco y frutal.
6. Remueve suavemente y ¡listo! Ya puedes disfrutar de tu vodka preparado.
I'm afraid there's no more context, the word appears on a list of instructions, which I imagine will be included inside the package, explaining how to prepare the drink.
Spanish from Spain to UK English.
I would appreciate your suggestions.
Thank you very much.
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Lisa McCarthy
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Oct 19, 2013 12:48: Lisa McCarthy Created KOG entry
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Proposed translations
Spain
Especialista de marketing
Native in: English
Works in: Spanish to English, Catalan to English
botanical
BBC Food - Is boutique gin the tonic for shrinking spirits market?
www.bbc.co.uk/food/0/19749800
13 Oct 2012 - Coriander is the second most important botanical in gin. The gingery, sage flavour of the seeds are used to add citrusy freshness and spice.
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I translated this term about a year ago I think, so the research is done :-)
I'd already been hearing some buzz about souped-up gin and tonics. Word is that they're all the rage in Spain, and that there are many specialized bars in Barcelona dedicated to variations on this one classic drink. Recipe riffs at these Spanish bars include the addition of aromatic ingredients such as lemon zest, start anise, nutmeg, and cinnamon - all ***botanicals*** frequently used to flavor the myriad brands of gin available on the international market.
http://www.thekitchn.com/gin-tonic-4-fresh-botanical-tw-1481...
Gin, Tonic and a Dash of Restraint - NYTimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2013/05/22/.../gin-tonic-and-a-dash-of-rest...
21 May 2013 - The gin and tonic from the Todd English Food Hall, with grapefruit, ... currents of spice and fruit that (ideally) bring out the botanicals in the gin.
| Yes, thank you, Lisa! That's the trouble with working at top speed, I don't take enough time to read through the whole text! |
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Carol Gullidge
: was just about to post this! / You had the edge on me - I was still doing the research :)
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Thanks, Carol - fast fingers this morning :)
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Thayenga
: :)
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Thanks, Tayenga :)
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Steven Huddleston
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Thanks, Steven :)
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philgoddard
: Though it sounds a bit pretentious!
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Thanks, Phil - it certainly does :-)
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Discussion
My guess is that it could be fresh herbs - chopped or whole mint springs to mind for a cocktail.
But given your latest context (which has just appeared), I'd guess it refers to the flower petals, ginger - ie, anything "vegetable" or to do with plants
Anís Estrellado:
Pon una estrella en la parte superior de tu Vodka para darle un suave aroma y sabor anisado, además de un toque decorativo muy vistoso. Conseguirás el aroma de manera instantánea.
Flor de Azahar:
Añade unos pocos pétalos a tu copa y disfruta de una elegante fragancia floral con ligeras notas cítricas. Si quieres, puedes infusionar previamente un pellizco de pétalos sobre tu vodka preferido a temperatura ambiente durante 3/5 minutos para luego colar y servir a tu gusto.
Jengibre:
Una pieza de jengibre aportará ese toque picante y refrescante a tu vodka. Recuerda que el jengibre es un icono de la cultura asiática y que tiene efectos vasodilatadores y afrodisiacos.