Lebensstern Pink Gin (Mini) 5cl
A classic Pink Gin, made for the Lebensstern Bar in Berlin
Description
Lebensstern Pink Gin
The story behind the Lebensstern range of gins starts in Berlin. The Lebensstern Bar is located in a former 1920s illegal casino situated above Cafe Einstein. They are well-known for their excellent cocktails, and an impressive collection of bottles (more than 1,800 spirit, including 600 rums and 200 gins).
Their range of gins are produced by the Destillerie Freihof in Lustenau, Austria. Here they have been distilling since 1885 - and remains a family owned company to this day.
The Pink Gin re-creates the pinks gins which were enjoyed in the mid 19th century. These were created using Plymouth Gin and a few dashes of Angostura Bitters. These dark red bitters gave the drink a pink hue.
This means this isnt a pink gin like a number of those found today (which are typically sweet and fruity). This gin has definite herbal aromas, with hints of pine from the juniper. On the palate there herbal notes continue, blending perfectly with the classic juniper. These are joined by a delicate floral tone, and a very delicate sweetness from elderflower.
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Perfect Serve
This can be enjoyed slowly over plenty of ice, however we liked this best mixed with an elderflower tonic. This adds a little more sweetness and enhances that found in the gin. Fentimans Elderflower Tonic worked exceptionally well.
Take a large glass filled with ice and add 50ml of the gin. Gently pour over 150 - 200ml of your chosen tonic and stir gently. Garnish with a slice of lemon.
