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SPICE ISLANDS’ EAST INDIES PINK GIN COMBINES UNIQUELY INDONESIAN FLAVORS AND COLORS TO CREATE A FESTIVE SPIRIT UNLIKE ANYTHING ELSE

For quite some time now, spirit connoisseurs across the nation—and beyond—have taken note of Spice Islands Distilling Co., Indonesia’s very first authentic craft spirits distillery, located in Gianyar, Bali. More to the point, Spice Islands’ award-winning Nusantara Cold Brew and East Indies Archipelago Dry Gin, have made quite a name for themselves since their respective debuts.

And now, cocktail enthusiasts have yet another name to look out for when out and about or add to their personal collections: Spice Islands’ East Indies Pink Gin.

As its name implies, and in line with the name of the distillery itself, East Indies Pink Gin features botanicals that are unique to Indonesia. For one, pomelo or jeruk bali is prominently featured in this aromatic dry gin. On top of this, Spice Islands has added strawberries grown in Bedugul, Bali, along with rosella or hibiscus. The strawberries and pomelo give the gin a citrusy and fruity flavor, while the roselle, besides adding its own flavors to the mix, also gives this gin its signature pink tint.

Flavor-wise, the aforementoned combination causes the usual tartness and dryness one would expect from a gin to become more layered and complex. And, of course, the all-natural pink coloring makes it instantly recognizable wherever you meet it.

So, what would be the best way to enjoy East Indies Pink Gin? The simplest option would be to add a sparkling sensation by adding soda or tonic for a refreshing drink. Another suggestion from Spice Islands is East Indies Pink Gin Spritz: gin, lemonade and sparkling wine.

One final cocktail recipe that’s a definite must try would be the Clover Club. This shaken cocktail consists of gin, lemon juice, raspberry syrup along with egg whites which acts as an emulsifier and forms the Clover Club’s signature foamy head. In this case, the East Indies Pink Gin’s strawberries, pomelo and hibiscus flavors works incredibly well with the flavors from the syrup and creates a richer taste.

So, next time you’re visiting your favorite bar or a new hangout spot, or perhaps if you’re looking to add some new flavors to your home cocktail kit, why not add a touch of color and some truly Indonesian flavors with East Indies Pink Gin?