What flavour is pink gin?

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1. What flavour is pink gin?
2. What is pink gin good with?
3. What is a traditional pink gin?
4. What's the difference between gin and pink gin?
5. Is drinking gin good for you?
6. Can you drink pink gin straight?
7. What Tonic is best with pink gin?
8. What is the Pink in pink gin?
9. How much alcohol does pink gin have?
10. Is gin a depressive drink?
11. What alcohol should not be mixed?
12. Can you drink pink gin on its own?
13. Who drinks pink gin?
14. Does pink gin taste different?
15. Is Gordon Pink Gin good?

What flavour is pink gin?

Flavoured with fruit like rhubarb and raspberry, pink gin is an on-trend spirit. See the results of our taste test, plus find pink gin cocktail inspiration. It used to be that when you ordered a pink gin, you'd get a dry gin with a splash of Angostura bitters. This was traditionally a bracing naval drink.

What is pink gin good with?

Just like its regular counterpart, pink gin makes an excellent G&T. You can play around with different tonics — we're particularly fond of anything with Mediterranean flavours, and you can also try it in a cocktail. Try mixing it with a splash of Prosecco or adding it to a fruity punch.

What is a traditional pink gin?

Pink gin is a cocktail made fashionable in England in the mid-19th century, consisting of Plymouth Gin and a dash of Angostura bitters, a dark red bitters that makes the whole drink pinkish. Lemon rind is also commonly used as a garnish, with the citrus essential oils subtly complementing the flavour.

What's the difference between gin and pink gin?

Pink gin is normal gin that has been flavoured with fruits. It's similar to normal gin as it has no added sugar and contains the same alcohol by volume. However, red or pink fruits like strawberries, raspberries or red currents are added. ... A refreshing Gin and Tonic can still be made with pink gin!

Is drinking gin good for you?

Antioxidants can fight infection When it comes to gin, the antioxidants in juniper berries can help your body fight off infections and even make your skin look younger! They also contain flavonoids, a type of antioxidant that can improve circulation and reduce your risk of heart disease.

Can you drink pink gin straight?

Drinking Gin Straight. Of course, you can always drink your gin straight. ... Just pour the gin over a few ice cubes and drop in a lime wedge if you fancy. Naturally, to enjoy a spirit neat it must be of good quality – there's nothing worse than nasty, bitter, cheap gin.

What Tonic is best with pink gin?

I love Fever-Tree Tonic or Fever-Tree Elderflower tonic, if you want to try a slightly different flavor, but don't be afraid to try another brand you love. You can also add lemonade, if you don't love tonic. I definitely prefer Simply Lemonade (which goes so well with Bourbon, but that's another story!).

What is the Pink in pink gin?

The pink color in this spirit derives from infusion of red and pink produce, spices, or bitters – or even added coloring and sweeteners. Popular ingredients like strawberries, raspberries, rhubarb, grape skins, rose petals, and red currents, can add color as well as fragrance and flavor to a pink gin.

How much alcohol does pink gin have?

Gordon's Pink Gin (30%)

Is gin a depressive drink?

Yes, gin is a depressant. ... The fact is alcohol is the depressant but it doesn't cause depression. If you are depressed then drinking lots of alcohol is unlikely to help but gin will not make you feel any more or less depressed than drinking vodka or whisky.

What alcohol should not be mixed?

Seven Horrible Alcohol Combinations

1. Red Wine + Vodka.
2. Anise drink with Mint liqueur (Creme de menthe) ...
3. Beer + Vodka. ...
4. Beer and Cigarettes + No Food. ...
5. Beer + Tequila. ...
6. Red Wine + No Food. ...
7. Beer + Wine. If you decide to leave out the liquor for the night, this does not automatically spare you the hangover. ...

Can you drink pink gin on its own?

Drinking a spirit neat means you drink it without any additional preparation. This means no chilling, no ice, and no mix. To enjoy gin this way, pour a standard shot, which is 1½ ounces (44 ml), of gin into an old fashioned cocktail glass. Drink the gin slowly and in small sips so you can appreciate the flavors.

Who drinks pink gin?

The data giant also found that as of 2019, 5.1 million consumers now say they drink pink gin – a number that has more than doubled from 2.2 million in a year.

Does pink gin taste different?

Pink gin is normal gin that has been flavoured with fruits. It's similar to normal gin as it has no added sugar and contains the same alcohol by volume. ... The fruits that have been added also produce deliciously sweet and fruity flavours. A refreshing Gin and Tonic can still be made with pink gin!

Is Gordon Pink Gin good?

A hint of juniper and licorice early. Mid and late palate it's a berry explosion. Sipped there's notes of raspberry leaf, red currants, and mixed berry jam. Very sweet and very smooth, Gordon's Pink Gin is incredibly easy to drink just on its own.