Gin is one of those drinks that has been popular for a long time and has evolved and been popular amongst many diverse groups of people. That it has changed as different people have fallen in love with it is no surprise.
Gin is defined by Merriam Webster as “a colourless alcoholic beverage made from distilled or redistilled neutral grain spirits flavoured with juniper berries and aromatics.” Its name is a diminutive form of genevre the Old French name for the Juniper.
While traditional Gin is still super popular, a whole host of new and exciting gin flavours have sprung up to give you a novel and interesting twist on your favourite drink. Below are some great gin flavours for you to discover and enjoy.
Rhubarb Gin
Rhubarb is a fruit with some serious pedigree – it was grown in Buckingham Palace’s kitchen garden during the reign of Queen Victoria. Gin has been popular with the Royals for generations, so it isn’t too far-fetched to imagine that at least one of the Royals has enjoyed a Rhubarb Gin at one time or another.
Red Wine Gin
If you like red wine and you like gin, then this may be the perfect hybrid for you. Just imagine combining high-quality gin with the best Shiraz grapes, and getting a drink that is the best of both worlds.
Lemon Gin
How much thought went into your drink? Some of these great gins have so much that went into their creation. Lemons give the gin a wonderful zesty taste that makes the gin extra refreshing.
Pink Gin
Pink Gin is something of a classic. It used to be known as the Pink Plymouth and was made fashionable in England in the mid-19th century. A dash of Angostura bitters, which are dark red, were used and gave the gin that distinctive pinkish colour.
Chocolate Gin
Chocolate makes everything great, so it is no surprise that it has been a popular addition to gin. Just imagine how nice a gin combined with Colombian cocoa beans, hazelnuts, almonds, chilli peppers and vanilla pods is going to taste. The story behind X-gin and the myth of Xocoatl are as evocative as the taste.
Sloe Gin
As the original flavoured gin, sloe gin is definitely one that you should check out. Sloes, or blackthorns, are a relative of the plum. When they are added to the gin they are sweetened and you get an interesting sweet flavoured and fruity gin.
Finding The Perfect Gin
The selections above really are just the tip of the iceberg. Whatever kind of flavour or accent you are looking for with your drink, someone is bound to have created it. The great thing is, there may be a flavour waiting for you that you never even thought of.
Gin is a very versatile drink and can be served in a number of different ways, which explains is longevity and continued popularity. As well as Royals there have been a number of famous writers, actors, and statesmen, that have loved gin, including Sylvia Plath, Bogart, Sinatra and Churchill, to name a few. So you will be in good company indulging in your favourite drink.
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