Lemon gin is a delightful variation of the traditional gin, infused with the bright, zesty flavors of lemon. This citrusy spirit has gained popularity among gin enthusiasts for its refreshing taste, versatility in cocktails, and ability to elevate both classic and modern mixology. Whether enjoyed neat, in a simple gin and tonic, or as part of a creative cocktail, lemon gin is a vibrant addition to any liquor collection.

The Origins of Lemon Gin

Gin itself has a long history, dating back to the 17th century when it was first distilled in the Netherlands before becoming widely popular in Britain. The infusion of lemon into gin is a more recent development, stemming from the growing interest in flavored gins. Citrus has always been a key botanical in gin production, but lemon gin takes it a step further by enhancing the spirit with the full depth of lemon’s tangy and aromatic profile.

How Lemon Gin is made

Citrus Gin is crafted using traditional gin-making techniques, with an emphasis on citrus-forward flavors. The process typically involves distilling a base spirit with juniper berries and other botanicals, then infusing or distilling with lemon peel, lemon zest, or even lemon juice. Some distillers opt for a maceration method, allowing lemon peels to steep in the gin post-distillation to intensify the flavor. High-quality lemon gin often features additional botanicals like coriander, angelica root, or even herbs to create a well-balanced profile.

Tasting Notes and Characteristics

Lemon gin offers a bright and zesty aroma with a crisp, citrus-forward palate. Depending on the distillation process and the brand, you may experience:

Aroma: Fresh lemon zest, hints of juniper, and subtle floral or herbal undertones.

Taste: A balance of tangy lemon, classic gin botanicals, and a slightly sweet or dry finish.

Mouthfeel: Smooth and refreshing, with a clean, lingering citrus aftertaste.

Popular Ways to Enjoy Lemon Gin

Lemon gin is an excellent base for a variety of cocktails, enhancing both traditional and modern drinks. Here are some popular ways to enjoy it:

Lemon Gin & Tonic: A simple yet sophisticated mix of lemon gin, premium tonic water, and a lemon wedge garnish.

Tom Collins Twist: Substitute regular gin for lemon gin in a classic Tom Collins, mixing with lemon juice, simple syrup, and soda water.

Lemon Gin Fizz: Shake lemon gin with lemon juice, egg white, and sugar, then top with soda water for a frothy, elegant cocktail.

Citrus Martini: Blend lemon gin with dry vermouth and a lemon twist for a crisp martini variation.

Refreshing Spritz: Mix lemon gin with Prosecco and soda for a light, bubbly aperitif.

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Lemon Infused Gin Recipe D.I.Y.

Lemon Infused Gin Recipe D.I.Y.

Hey Guys and Gals,

Are you Looking for an awesome Lemon Infused Gin Recipe? You now have no reason to look any further! You have just found what you have been looking for, this is a recipe for the most awesome tasting Lemon Infused Gin in the world.

Ingredients

4 cups of gin

3/4 of a cup of sugar

3 organic-unwaxed lemons (just the rind, avoiding the pith)

Directions

Gently peel the lemon rind from the lemon. Be really careful to avoid the bitter pith, using an organic lemon is a must you don’t want any fruit wax in your gin.

Put into your bottle and and then pour in your sugar and gin.

Aging, Straining, And Drinking Your Lemon Infused Gin

Shake well and store away from sunlight, in a cool and dry pace agitating and shaking every other day for the first week then letting it age for another two months shaking weekly .

After the aging/steeping process is done, strain your liqueur through several layers of cheesecloth.

It helps to moisten the cheesecloth first so the liquid permeates more smoothly.

Once you get to the point of where you have strained everything out, you can gently wring the cheesecloth to extract all of the liquid and juice.

If you still need to do to lack of clarity in your liqueur, you can strain your Sloe Gin Liqueur one more time through a coffee strainer.

Congratulations Lemon Infused Gin

You now need a bottle, and a label, that is cool enough to compliment your hard work. Honestly if it looks good people will rave about it. If you put it into a cheap bottle people will make fun of you.

Utensils

I am listing the simplest utensils that you can use, the one’s mom should have already in the kitchen that you will use when making this awesome recipe. Utensils: – A large glass jar (3 liter jar)  – large plastic bowl – measuring cups (liquid and dry) – metal strainer – cheesecloth – saucepan – small funnel – glass bottles, or storage containers, for the final product, you can either use the glass Jar you used before, or just buy a second one. 

Notes on Utensils: And Ingredients

Avoid plastic as much as possible when working with strong alcohol. glass is always preferable.

When choosing your ingredients always choose organic ingredients to avoid pesticide residues that are found on non organic fruit!

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A Sparkling Rose + Lemon Gin Cocktail

what you’ll need:

FOR THE ROSE SYRUP:

1 cup sugar

1 cup water

1/2 cup dried rose blossoms

FOR THE COCKTAIL:

1 1/2 ounce gin

1 ounce rose syrup (or rose water if you don’t want to make syrup)

1/2 cup sparkling water

1 lemon, juiced plus more for garnish

optional – chamomile flowers for garnish and pomegranate juice for color

How to:

Add water, sugar and rosebuds to a small saucepan over medium heat. Once the mixture starts to simmer, turn heat down to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes or until it starts to thicken. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Strain the mixture and discard the rosebuds. Store the syrup in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to use.

Add syrup, gin and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Shake until combined, then pour into a glass.

Top the glass off with sparkling water or lemonade.

Garnish with a lemon slice and chamomile flowers.

This takes 3 years to mature so my advice is to make 1 a year and label the bottle with the year!

1 litre bottle gin

200g white granulated sugar

grated rind of 3 unwaxed lemons

Method

Place all of the ingredietns into an airtight bottle and seal.

Shake well.