As you all know juniper defines Gin.\u00a0 If there’s no juniper in the liquor, its not Gin.\u00a0 Its really that simple.\u00a0 Without juniper you have flavored (ugh) Vodka.<\/p>\n
But what other botanicals are ‘allowed’ in gin?\u00a0 As it turns out, pretty much anything you want!\u00a0 I’ve collected a few different components that I’ve found in various gins and listed them below for fun.\u00a0 I’m sure there are many more in various unpublished ‘secret’ recipes.<\/p>\n
I’ve tried to categorized these flavor elements by general “type”.\u00a0 These are my categories and I’m sure some botanicals are probably in the wrong spot.<\/p>\n
As one would expect the Herbal ingredients dominate.\u00a0 This has historically been the prime source of flavors for Gin.\u00a0 That is followed by Citrus elements, which also have a long history in Gin production.\u00a0 The rest are a mix of old (peppers) and new (lavender?).<\/p>\n
With all these botanicals available, mixed in a myriad of ways, there are sure to be Gins for every taste.\u00a0 So many Gins, so little time.<\/p>\n
Herbal:\u00a0<\/strong> Rosemary, Thyme, Sage, Liquorice, Orris root, Angelica root, Angelica seeds, Ginger, Bay leaves, Nutmeg, , Fennel, Cloves, Tea, Coriander, Cassia, Caraway, Cardamom, Sarsaparilla, Anise, Lemon Grass, Pepper (Black, White, Asian)<\/p>\n Citrus:\u00a0<\/strong> Lemon, Lemon peel, Orange, Orange peel, Lime, Lime peel, Grapefruit, Zest (all types)<\/p>\n Floral:\u00a0<\/strong> Rose, Lavender, Hibiscus, Elderflower, Chamomile, Mint, Myrtle, Hawthorne, Saffron, Verbena<\/p>\n Fruit:\u00a0<\/strong> Pear, Apple, Cranberry, Blackberry, Raspberry, Elderberry, Almond, Cucumber, Barberry, Rowan Berry, Blackthorn<\/p>\n Earthy:\u00a0<\/strong> Moss, Peat, Tree sap (!?)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As you all know juniper defines Gin.\u00a0 If there’s no juniper in the liquor, its not Gin.\u00a0 Its really that simple.\u00a0 Without juniper you have flavored (ugh) Vodka. But what other botanicals are ‘allowed’ in gin?\u00a0 As it turns out, … Continue reading