🌸 The Pink Gin Fizz: A Cocktail with a Twist of Magic
At Secret Garden Distillery, we’ve always believed that nature holds the secret to the most extraordinary drinks — and our Elderflower & Jasmine Pink Gin is no exception.
Aromatic, floral, and naturally pink, this handcrafted gin has become a customer favourite for its beautifully balanced flavour and eye-catching transformation. When topped with lemonade or tonic, it doesn’t just sparkle — it blooms, turning a soft blush into a vivid pink right before your eyes. And the best part? It’s completely natural.
If you're looking for a simple but stunning cocktail to make at home, look no further than the Pink Gin Fizz — a light, refreshing serve that’s as easy to make as it is to enjoy.
🍸 Pink Gin Fizz Recipe
You’ll need:
- 25ml Elderflower & Jasmine Pink Gin
- Lemonade, to top up
- Ice cubes
- Pink grapefruit peel or sprig of mint, to garnish
How to make it:
- Fill a tall highball glass with plenty of ice.
- Add 25ml of our Elderflower & Jasmine Pink Gin.
- Top up with lemonade— and watch as the colour shifts into a rich, vibrant pink.
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Garnish with a curl of pink grapefruit peel or sprig of mint.
Perfect for spring evenings, garden gatherings, or simply elevating a quiet night in, the Pink Gin Fizz is more than a drink — it’s a little moment of theatre in a glass.
Buy our Elderflower and Jasmine Pink Gin here.
🌿 What’s the Science Behind the Colour Change?
The secret lies in the natural flower petals we infuse into the gin — specifically dark violet and rose petals from our Distillery Garden in Edinburgh. These petals are rich in natural plant pigments called anthocyanins.
Anthocyanins are pH-sensitive compounds. That means they change colour depending on the acidity of their environment. On their own in the bottle, the gin has a soft pink hue. But when you add an acidic mixer like tonic or lemonade, the pH level drops — and the anthocyanins react by intensifying the pink colour, creating a bright, vibrant transformation.
It’s a beautiful display of nature and science working together — with no artificial colours or tricks required.
Enjoy the beauty. Taste the botanicals. Let nature do the talking.
Cheers 🌸
