What sets this blood orange gin apart from the other blood orange gin is definitely the addition of rhubarb. This gin still has a really rich sweetness to it with some great citrusy notes. This bottle of gin is not meant for the faint of heart. This is not just because it’s a strong drink, but the bottle itself is actually quite startling. The bottle has the model of a devil’s head, which is the main theme of the brand Fallen Angel.

This gin is infused with very fragrant botanicals which create a wonderful and complex flavor. 11. Didsbury Blood Orange & Ginger Gin This could be due to the fact that expectations of this gin were high because people thought it had to be just as good as their lemon and grapefruit gin. It is sometimes perceived as a bit too soapy or the hint of grapefruit is too much. This gin is very bright and a bit zesty with hints of anise and really strong candied orange notes. The undertones consist of licorice and cassia. Like many of J.J. Whitley’s spirits, this one is a great addition to any alcohol collection. 9. Tarquin’s Cornish Sunshine Blood Orange Gin Best enjoyed by filling a highball glass with cubed ice, add 50ml Whitley Neill Blood Orange Gin, then top with 100ml Mediterrean Tonic Water. Stir well and garnish with a 2 thin slices of orange. For an extra fruity twist try an Orange Paloma. Add to a highball glass filled with ice 50ml Whitley Neill Blood Orange Gin and a squeeze of fresh lime then top with grapefruit juice. Garnish with a sprig of thyme and an orange wheel. The J.J. Whitley Blood Orange Gin might not be just as flashy as the bottle from Fallen Angel, but this bottle is also really nice looking. The bottle has some fancy floral embossing on it. This combined with the vivid orange color from the gin looks amazing.

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They started out experimenting with a ton of fresh herbs and ingredients found locally and in their own kitchen. Through experimenting, they figured out the 13 perfect botanicals for their gin. The spirits that St. Ives produces range from a classic gin, to super berry gin, to limoncello. Like all gins on this list, this gin goes perfectly with a gin & tonic, but with some fresh orange juice, lime juice, and some runny honey, you can create an amazing Sicilian Sunset. 4. Fox’s Kiln Distillery Blood Orange Gin

All their bottles have the same scary devil model, the only difference being the color of the bottle. Aside from the blood orange gin, Fallen Angel also makes spiced rum, British vodka, and two different liqueurs.

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But of course, they can also be drunk neat if you like your gin like that. Perhaps more people will enjoy a neat blood orange gin over a normal gin, seen as it is a lot less bitter. The blood orange version of their gin is infused with (aside from the obvious blood orange) safflower blossoms, rosehip, cinnamon, and nutmeg. This makes for a zesty and crisp spirit. Pretty much all of these gins are great for a nice, refreshing summer drink. Most of them work pretty well in a classic gin & tonic with some Mediterranean tonic water. It’s also greatly recommended to try these fruity en sweet gins in a spritz as an afternoon or cordial drink.

Botanicals include Juniper, Coriander Seed, Cassia Bark, Orris Root, Angelica Root, Liquorice, Sweet Orange, Lemon and Sicilian Orange. U.K.s No1 Premium Gin. Flavour of Sicilian blood orange. Smooth crisp taste of Mediterranean sun. Whitley Neill. Tarquin says this spirit is meant to be served in a spritz, with prosecco, sparkling elderflower, and a large citrus wheel as a garnish. 10. St. Ives Blood Orange Gin Tarquin, the creator of the Tarquin’s Cornish Gin brand is driven by his extreme passion to create. Without any real knowledge about distilling, Tarquin started to gather information and he began experimenting with every botanical he could find, to create an extensive library of flavors and a perfect secret recipe for his gin. Aside from the blood orange and a classic gin they also already make a pink gin and a rhubarb & ginger gin. A few of the not-so-commonly used botanicals in this gin are camomile, pink peppercorns, and bay leaf.

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Even though the name doesn’t exactly sound like it, blood orange gins are definitely a good example of those easy-to-drink gins. They tend to be a lot sweeter, just like the blood orange itself is, and they contain even more citrus notes than other gins do.