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11th of April 1689
When the Dutch King William III – better known as William of Orange – came to the English throne he made Gin, which originated from Holland, popular with the British people.
In 1689, shortly after the Dutch King William III – better known as William of Orange – was proclaimed King Of England, Ireland and Scotland, he made gin, a traditionally Dutch drink, popular with the British people. At this time, anyone could distil their own alcohol by simply posting a notice in public and waiting a mere ten days. Soon, of course, the volume sold daily exceeded that of beer and ale.
Gin 1689 launches first ever Dutch Pink Gin!
After a sensational launch last year of Gin 1689, this summer, we mark the birth of the first ever Dutch Pink Gin. Named after the wife of King William of Orange the Third, the Queen Mary Edition was successfully launched this year in Amsterdam.
This beautiful pink gin is based on the authentic Gin 1689 recipe where strawberries and raspberries are added to the distillation process, giving it a distinctive pink colour. In the original 350 year old recipe it was recommended to drink this gin with these two ingredients, bruised in a glass. Hence, this pink gin is as close as it gets to being the first ever pink gin in the world.
Please drink this craft pink gin with an Indian Tonic and garnish with red fruit eg. strawberries and raspberries.
Gin 1689 collection
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Gin 1689
This authentic gin was based on the original 1689 recipe of the spirit made by the Dutch King William III (AKA William of Orange) after he was proclaimed King of England, Ireland and Scotland that very year. The recipe, which was amazingly uncovered in the British Library’s rare book section, lists the original ingredients but unfortunately, the quantities were concealed by code, which proved unbreakable.
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Gin 1689 Pink Gin “Queen Mary Edition”
This beautiful pink gin is based on the authentic Gin 1689 recipe where strawberries and raspberries are added to the distillation process, which gives it a traditional pink colour. In the 320 year old recipe it was recommended to drink this gin with these two ingredients, bruised in a glass. Hence, this pink gin is as close as it gets to being the first ever pink gin in the world.
Gin 1689 cocktails
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