Pink Gin

Pink Gin is a cocktail made fashionable in the United Kingdom in the mid-19th century, consisting of gin and a dash of 'pink' (Angostura bitters, a dark red extract of gentian and spices, known from the 1820s at Angostura in Venezuela but now made in Trinidad and Tobago).

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Cocktail - United Kingdom - 19th century - Gin - Angostura bitters - Gentian - 1820s - Angostura - Venezuela - Trinidad and Tobago

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Splash a tall glass with three or four dashes of Angostura bitters. Move the glass around to coat the sides with bitters. Pour off excess. Pour a couple measures of gin in the glass, add water as desired and serve.

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Pink gin is a typically English way of enjoying gin. It was made popular worldwide by members of the Royal Navy.

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English - Royal Navy

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Imports to Australia of pre mixed pink gin has soared in past decades due to the overwhelming demand in fine spirits.

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