Botanical spirit (non-gin)

Reference

US craft, UK specialty, Scandinavia, Netherlands

Famous For

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Negroni

Gin, Campari, sweet vermouth. Three equal parts that changed the world.

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Martini

Gin, dry vermouth. The most debated drink in history needs no introduction.

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Gin And Tonic

Gin over ice, tonic water poured long. Colonial medicine turned universal ritual.

ABV35-50%

Sub-styles

Cucumber spiritsFloral distillatesHerb-forward spiritsTea-infused expressions

Tasting Notes

Highly variable: floral, herbal, citrus, spice, earthy, tea-like. Evaluate on aroma, palate weight, and finish.

Brand Guide

Well

Ketel One Botanical ($22-28)

Call

St. George Terroir ($32-40)

Premium

Empirical Helena ($45-60)

Top Shelf

Sacred Spirits ($65+). No standard hierarchy

Explore Spirits

The Story

Botanical spirits chart their own course beyond juniper's shadow, offering gardens of flavor without gin's piney ancestry.

Drinks with Botanical spirit (non-gin)(143)

1941

2 dashes Angostura Bitters

BuiltHighball

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1941 (Suffering Bastard)

1 oz London Dry Gin

1 oz Brandy (or Bourbon)

0.5 oz Lime Juice

4 oz Ginger Beer

2 dashes Angostura Bitters

ShakenHighball

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3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea

0.5 oz Vodka

0.5 oz Gin

0.5 oz Light Rum

0.5 oz Tequila Blanco

0.5 oz Triple Sec

1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice

50/50

1.5 oz Gin

1.5 oz Dry Vermouth

2 dashes Orange Bitters

StirredCoupe

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69 Special

1 oz Gin

0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice

A1

1 oz Gin

1 oz Grand Marnier

0.25 oz Fresh Lemon Juice

0.25 oz Grenadine

ShakenCoupe

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