Aldi releases colour-changing gin that is an instant hit with customers

LONDON: The delectable taste of a refreshing gin and tonic has proven increasingly popular in recent years, with sales of gin reaching record highs last Christmas, in what gin distillers have called the “ginaissance”.

Just when gin- lovers thought their favourite beverage couldn’t get any more enjoyable, Aldi has announced the release of a new version of the spirit produced by McQueen Gin that has the ability to change colour. The limitededition Forest Fruits Colour Changing Gin appears blue in colour when first poured, before turning pink when a tonic, mixer or garnish is added to the drink.

So how does the colourchanging gin actually work?

It’s all down to the distillery process, which is far simpler than you might think.

The Forest Fruits Colour Changing Gin is distilled using blue petals from the Asian butterfly flower, which change colour from pale sapphire to pink when the pH levels of the petals are altered.

The gin is also distilled using forest fruits, with the aim of making it both a visual and gustatory treat.

“Not only does our new artisan gin taste great, but it also brings a little bit of theatre to gin o’clock,” says Dale McQueen, managing director and co- founder of McQueen Gin. “Add a squeeze of lime first and see what shade of pink the gin goes, then add the tonic and it will change again.”