Gin
Updated: Jan 17, 2020
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Gin is made from juniper berries. And juniper berries are not actually berries, but female seed cone (read pinecones). THIS IS WHY IT TASTES LIKE CHRISTMAS TREES,
COLOR:Clear
REGION:Produced heavily in the U.K. but can be produced anywhere, historically from Holland; only 13 gins have “geographical indications”
ABV:Minimum 40% ABV
AGED:Possibly, 3 to 6 months if desired, but not necessary,
Made from: Usually a grain mash (could be barley or corn), can be made from any mash to produce a neutral spirit that’s then infused with botanicals including juniper
POPULAR COCKTAILS:Gin Martini, Gin Gimlet, Gin & Tonic, Negroni, Tom Collins, The Last Word,