It’s the best time of the month folks, the time we announce what gin we will be enjoying throughout the month! This month’s gin will take us back to the 17th century and comes with a royal touch!
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Gin 1689 Pink Gin Queen Mary Edition (70cl, 38.5%)
This month’s featured gin is Gin 1689 Pink Gin– Queen Mary Edition from the Amsterdam Gin Company.
Gin 1689 Pink Gin History
This gin was originally launched in 2019 in the Netherlands, with the pink edition released this year. Founders Alexander Janssens & Patrick van der Peet created Gin1689 based on a three-century-old recipe from the time of King William II of England & Queen Mary the Second, found in the archives of the British Library.
The Distillation Process
Each gin is distilled with the same botanicals of the 1689 recipe. These include juniper, dried quince, pippin, lemon and orange peel, nutmeg, aniseed, & clove. The pink edition also has strawberries & raspberries.
Result & Perfect Serve
The result, a well-balanced gin with fruity notes, citrusy sharpness & zestiness with a smooth taste.
Use premium Indian tonic, ice, & garnish with sliced strawberries for the perfect serve.
Featured Cocktail
Don’t forget to keep an eye on our website and social channel throughout the month to see our great range of cocktails.
Here’s our favourite cocktail from this month that you can all enjoy:
Gin 1689 Sour
Enjoy this month’s featured gin in a cocktail that will send your taste buds into overload!
Don’t forget to use a lemon or lime twirl to garnish.
Ingredients
50ml Gin
25ml Orange Juice
25ml Lime Juice
1 Egg White
Dash of Orange Bitters
Method
Shake all the ingredients in a shaker filled with ice.
Strain into an ice-filled highball glass.
Recommended Garnish
Garnish with a lemon or lime twirl.
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