Gordon’s new blush-coloured gin is made from natural red fruits, including raspberries, strawberries and blackcurrants, along with the usual dry gin botanicals. The sweet, slightly tart gin can be enjoyed neat or made into a pink spritz with a dash of prosecco, lemonade and fresh strawberries. It’s also available in ready-to-drink tins. Priced at $47.99 for a 700ml bottle.
7 pink gins that taste as good as they look
Pink gin may not be quite as serious as it’s dry London cousin but it’s just as delicious and a whole lot better looking, too. Need some ginspiration? Here are seven to try.
Squealing Pig Rosé Gin
This newly released spirit gets its pretty pint tint from a splash of rosé wine, rather than the usual red fruits or berries. The gin is made up of 10 botanicals, including juniper berries, lavender, citrus peel, peppermint and rosemary, along with Squealing Pig Rosé wine. The result is an alluring drink, which tastes of bright citrus, blossoms and spices, with lifted strawberry on the finish. Alongside tonic, the new rosé gin is said to pair well with soda water, grapefruit and mint. Priced at $55 for a 700ml bottle.
Adelaide Hills Distillery's 78 Degrees Sunset Gin
Inspired by the Adelaide sunset, this millennial pink gin is made from strawberry gum, bush apple and rosella, with notes of fresh red berries and pine. A reduced amount of juniper gives the tipple a slightly lighter and more floral flavour, making it a perfect option for day drinking or sundowner sips. The sunset gin is designed to be paired with tonic and garnished with Davidson plums, strawberries or thyme. Priced at $80 per 700ml bottle.
Diablo Strawberry Dry Gin
This small batch gin is made in the Swan Valley, from floral botanicals like jasmine, rosehip and hibiscus flowers as well as the concentrated juice of strawberries. The spirit also includes a dash of wine, sourced from sister company and small boutique winery, Pandemonium Estate. Priced at $75 for a 700ml bottle and $55 for 500ml.
Pinkster
A pioneer in the pink category, Pinkster gin was created long before rosy rivals like Beefeater and Gordon’s jumped on board. Don’t let the lolly hues fool you, the British export is 100 percent natural, vegan and sugar-free, relying on fresh raspberries for its sweetness. Expect red fruit flavours with a smooth, lingering finish. Get your hands on it while you can, the gin is only available seasonally following the summer cropping months. Priced at $79.90 for a 700ml bottle.
Greenall's Wild Berry Gin
Inspired by the wild blackberries brambles found in English hedgerows, this luscious fruit-forward gin combines blackberries and raspberries with Greenall’s Original London Dry Gin. Expect rich red fruits balanced by rounded juniper notes, fresh citrus and warm, peppery after tones. Greenall’s Wild Berry Gin mixes well with lemonade or ginger beer and a squeeze of fresh lime. Priced at $39.90 per 700ml bottle.
Gin Lane 1751 Victoria Pink Gin
Revealing delicate fruits and florals, this semi-sweet gin is made from eight botanicals, including juniper, coriander, Sicilian lemon, Seville orange and star anise, with its pink tint coming from Angostura bitters. The gin can be enjoyed on its own or muddled with Cointreau and strawberries to make a strawberry cooler. Priced at $55.99 for a 700ml bottle.