Anything that contains gin gets a big YES from us at Craft Gin Club, so we’re always on the hunt for new exciting gin liqueurs that taste delicious and make incredible cocktails.
You may have seen the hugely popular snow globe gin liqueurs, or perhaps you’re not sure what the difference between gin and a gin liqueur is, so allow us to fill you in! We’ve found plenty of gin liqueurs (and even developed some of our own) that are worth tasting and keeping on your gin shelf…
What is a gin liqueur?
Gin liqueurs are made from distilled gin infused with different flavours and sweeteners (like fruit or sugar). So for example, sloe gin is actually a gin liqueur!
What is the difference between gin and liqueur?
Gin liqueur has a higher concentration of added sugar, (and if you want to learn all about gin, then click here). Standard gin will have an ABV of 40% whereas a liqueur is usually around the 20-30% ABV mark. Juniper won’t be the leading flavour in a liqueur, which means it does not fit the legal definition of gin.
Does gin liqueur taste like gin?
Due to the sugar content, liqueurs tend to have a much sweeter taste and more of a syrupy texture than gin.
Do you mix anything with gin liqueur?
Many gin liqueurs taste delicious neat over ice and we always recommend doing this so you can discover the nose, palate, and finish. However, they are a terrific starting place for cocktails - so it’s the best of both worlds!
What are the best gin liqueurs?
We appreciate all things craft gin here, so having craft gin in the recipe is super important to us! It really makes all the difference. Check out our favourite gin liqueurs below, and thank us later.
The best gin liqueurs 2022:
Craft Gin Club Gin O’ Clock Spritz
This stunning summer gin liqueur has been crafted by our experts and is packed with delicious bitter orange flavours, sweet-tart rhubarb and mouth-watering spice.
Smooth with a complex gin base from Micil Distillery, it works really well with sparkling wine and soda water. If you love Aperol, you need to give gin liqueur a go.
Fancy Christmas flavours in a bottle? This Christmas pudding-flavoured gin liqueur with rich winter fruit and spice is a top tipple. Enjoy it over ice or topped up with ginger ale. Try this yummy Christmas cocktail too…
This fruity gin liqueur has a sweetness that’ll improve any evening! The gorgeous aroma of ripe blackberries and vanilla is mouthwatering, with juniper and coriander giving it a complex twist. It’s the perfect autumnal gin liqueur.
The blackberry gin is made from ripe berries from North Zealand's gardens in Denmark and can be enjoyed as an aperitif or with tonic.
Each sip of this winter gin liqueur is brimming with wonderful mulled spice flavours. If you love mulled wine, and sloe gin, then you’ll love this. With a quality craft gin at its core, it’s just as delicious sipped on its own over ice, as it is mixed in a champagne flute with Prosecco. Check out this dreamy cocktail…
Rhubarb fans will simply adore this rhubarb gin liqueur from Pennington’s Spirits & Liqueurs. Apart from its divine colour it’s brimming with those wonderfully nostalgic sweet-tart rhubarb flavours, it’s perfect for sipping on its own over ice and it’s just as delicious mixed into cocktails.
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