Åre Bränneri Rosé Gin

Long summer evenings in northern Sweden inspired Åre Bränneri Rosé Gin. The distillery makes it with unfilteredUnfiltered ginThe essential oils of the peels and plants stay in the gin: when chilled or mixed with tonic they turn it slightly cloudy, like pastis (the "louche" effect).Glossary mountain spring water and infuses the gin with alpine strawberry, heather and Arctic bramble. Bottled at 38% ABV, it brings a fruit-and-flower direction to the house's Scandinavian range while keeping juniper in the recipe's foundation.

Dry · Floral · Fruity

Alpine strawberry gives the palate a fresh red-fruit note, while Arctic bramble adds a more tart berry character. HeatherHeatherA small flower of the Scottish moors, honeyed and slightly woody.Glossary draws the fruit toward a floral, lightly herbal register rather than confectionery sweetness. Juniper remains present underneath, lending a dry, resinousResinousAn aroma reminiscent of pine or fir resin. It is juniper's signature, due to compounds such as pinene.Glossary outline that keeps the berries in balance. The overall impression is bright and gently aromatic, with the fruit easing into a cleaner finish.

The recipe takes its cues from the forests and short, light-filled nights around Åre. Its 38% strength and berry-led botanicals make it especially suited to a chilled long drink, though a small neat pour can show the heather more clearly. Ice brings the fruit forward gradually; a restrained mixer preserves the distinction between strawberry, bramble and juniper rather than turning the drink into a sweet berry cocktail.

For a rosé gin and tonic, fill a balloon glassCopa glassA large stemmed balloon glass, popularised by the Spanish gin and tonic: it stays cold for longer and gathers the aromas above the drink.Glossary with clear iceClear iceIce without air bubbles, made by slow, directional freezing. Denser, it melts more slowly and dilutes less.Glossary, pour 5 cl and add 10 cl of Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic WaterMediterranean tonicA tonic with less bitterness and sugar, scented with herbs and citrus (rosemary, thyme, lemon). It leaves more room for the gin's botanicals.Glossary. Add a fresh alpine strawberry half and a fine lemon peel to the glass. The citrus keeps the fruit lively, while the tonic's herbal profile meets the heather without covering it. Stir once and keep the garnish fresh and simple.