Most commonly, you’ll find strawberry, raspberry, pink grapefruit, rhubarb or even rose petals included. They'll vary in colour from pale blushes to vibrant bubblegum pink, and you'll likely find that most big brands have had a go, and even some supermarkets! How should I serve pink gin? This good value gin hails from Italy’s Amalfi Coast and makes use of native botanicals including local lemons and Sicilian pink grapefruits. Unsurprisingly it’s bursting with bright citrus freshness, alongside a tart hit of rhubarb. But it’s also a well balanced gin with classic spice notes and a proper hit of piney juniper. When aperitivo hour arrives pair it with Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic in a zesty G&T garnished with a slice of pink grapefruit. Then sip and embrace la dolce vita… Alc 41%

Finland’s Kyrö distillery makes this distinctive coppery onion-skin coloured gin, using a base of rye spirit. That rye gives an interesting savoury, grainy note to the aromas and adds real depth and a creamy silkiness to the palate. Infused with fresh red berries, rhubarb and foraged Finnish lingonberries, there are also the red fruit notes you’d expect from a pink gin, alongside herbs, spices and vanilla hints. Savour it in a Martini. Alc 38.2% As part of our latest big gin taste test, our panel of spirits experts and gin-loving consumers tried 72 bottles, of which 22 fell into the pink gin category. Each was tried neat, and then again diluted with a small amount of water, to ensure the flavour was not impaired by any mixer. But, we’re only interested in the very best! So, we’ve put our top spirit team on the case to find the best pink gins for 2023. The world of flavored gin is vastly growing, though not all that’s seasoned is created equal—so what exactly is the difference between flavored gin and “regular” gin, anyways? The experts have spoken. Aviation Gin: One of the first New Western Dry Gins to get us thinking about a softer side of gin, Aviation is readily available and ideal for drinks like this.At first, we saw London Dry Gins and some relatively standard options, whereas now we are seeing supermarkets and retailers who are slightly more innovative than some actual distilleries are. Some of our favourite options that are offered by supermarket giant Asda include: 1. ASDA Extra Special Pink Gin

Today, we are going to be taking a look at Asda’s ever-growing range of traditional gins and innovative flavoured gins, as more and more seem to be getting distilled regularly, leaving us excited to see what happens next. The Boom in Own-Label Gins In the past, you have seen us review gins and gin liqueurs from a number of different supermarket giants and companies. Plymouth Gin : A fruitier profile with a full body, Plymouth Gin is a perfect candidate for the pink gin. Devon’s Salcombe Distilling Co makes a range of excellent gins – including alcohol-free options – and its pink offering is no exception. Inspired by the South of France (Sainte Marie is a lighthouse in the old port of Marseille) it’s pale Provençal rosé pink in colour, with a floral, herbaceous nose: thyme and orange blossom hints plus red berry fruit. The silky and sophisticated palate has appealing notes of rose, plus a decent hit of juniper and a fresh herbaceous finish. Pair with Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic for a summery, floral Gin & Tonic. Alc 41.4% Our in-house drinks expert enlisted a panel of testers to hunt for well-balanced, aromatic pink gins. They tried 22 different brands in total, looking for easy-drinking styles with well-integrated botanicals.Nolet's Silver Dry Gin :Soft florals and fruits are the hallmarks of this gin and it shine with the gentle treatment of a pink gin. In short, the difference between flavored gin and ‘regular’ gin is that there’s another dominant flavor beyond juniper at work in the [spirit],” says Jake Sherry, owner and distiller at New York's Isolation Proof. He explains that flavored gins can get their flavoring from distillation, maceration and/or barrel aging. Sherry also notes that flavored gins are often associated with a color that is suggestive of the flavor of the ingredients, like pink gin. Originally the term “pink gin” was used to describe regular gin with a splash of angostura bitters. Nowadays, you can expect pink gins to be infused with a whole assortment of fruit, herbs and spices, including strawberries, rhubarb, grapefruit and rose petals. What does pink gin taste like? For reasons of hygiene and safety, personal grooming products, cosmetics or items of intimate clothing cannot be returned.