This Pink Gin cocktail recipe combines the classic elegance of gin with a delightful twist of vibrant pink hues. Crafted with care, this cocktail is sure to impress your loved ones with how easy it is to make and it’s smooth flavor.
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Pink Gin History
The history of the cocktail is actually super interesting and we can thank the British Royal Navy for this cocktail which was a way to make Angostura bitters more enjoyable which was being used as a treatment for sea sickness.
Ingredients and substitutions for the Pink Gin
- Gin: A dry or unsweetened Gin is typically used here, however, this cocktail does lean to being rather strong so a sweetened Gin would also work.
- Angostura bitters: The second main ingredient in this traditional cocktail, the depth of flavor adds a balanced undertone.
- Lemon peel: The lemon peel adds a twist of flavor that works with the other ingredients. You could replace with orange or even grapefruit peel, if you prefer.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to make Pink Gin:
Stir: Pour all ingredients and ice into a jug and stir.
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Strain: Strain into your serving glasses.
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Serve: Serve immediately.
FAQ's for the best Pink Gin
Combining the botanical notes of gin with the aromatic and slightly bitter taste of Angostura bitters. The result is a refreshing and well-balanced cocktail with a touch of sweetness that complements the gin perfectly.
Absolutely! You can easily customize it to suit your preferences. Feel free to experiment with different types of gin or even add a splash of your favorite fruit juice to enhance the fruity flavors.
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Pink Gin
Ingredients
- 240 milliliters / 1 cup - 2 teaspoons dry Gin
- 100 milliliters / ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon water chilled
- 12 dashes Angostura Bitters
- 6 teaspoons simple syrup
- 3 ice cubes
Garnish
- Lemon peel
Instructions
- Pour all ingredients in a small jug and stir together.
- Strain into your chilled glasses.
- Garnish with a twist of lemon peel.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Chilled glasses: Pink Gin is best served in chilled glasses so you’ll want to pop these into your fridge for 1 hour or freezer for 20 minutes prior to making these cocktails.
- Strong cocktail: One of these is strong!!! Also, it leans more to a less sweet profile, so you might want to double the simple syrup in each cocktail to get that sweet spot on making this taste right for your preferences.
- Garnish: The lemon zest twist is quite difficult to hold in place, so you could opt to skewer with a toothpick to keep it’s shape.
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