Solveig Anna's Garden Gin

Solveig Anna's Garden Gin honours Anna, matriarch of the Swanson family farmstead behind Far North Spirits in Minnesota. The distillery builds the recipe around fresh dill, lemon zest, cardamom and angelica, then infuses hibiscus flowers into the spirit. It is bottled at 45% ABV. The producer describes the taste through herbaceous dill, earthy angelica and fresh lemon, giving the gin a garden-like character.

Citrus · Herbal · Earthy

Dill and lemon lead the nose, an aromatic pairing that feels green and bright. Cardamom adds gentle spice, while angelica brings a deeper root-like note beneath the citrus. Hibiscus contributes floral character and colour. In the mouth, lemon keeps the first sip lively, dill gives it a savoury edge and angelica makes the finish more grounded. Its 45% strength gives enough body to hold these details in a tonic serve while remaining approachable over ice.

For the Perfect ServePerfect serveThe way the producer recommends serving the gin (glass, tonic, ratio, garnish) to show it at its best.Glossary, 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 ice, add 5 cl of gin and 10 cl of Fentimans Herbal Tonic Water, stir gently and garnish with a fresh dill sprig and a lemon twistTwistA strip of peel twisted over the glass to release its oils, then dropped into the drink.Glossary. The herbal tonic supports dill and angelica without adding another strong citrus flavour, and both garnishes repeat ingredients from the recipe. A Mediterranean tonicMediterranean 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 gives a softer, less herbal alternative. The gin also suits a Collins, where lemon and sparkling water keep the drink crisp and allow dill to remain distinct.

The combination of dill, lemon and angelica gives Solveig Anna's Garden a different emphasis from a dry ginDry ginGin with no perceptible sweetness: in the European Union, the word "dry" allows at most 0.1 g of sugar per litre.GlossarySee Dry gin gins led primarily by juniper. Juniper remains part of the gin's botanical foundation, while the name and recipe bring garden herbs forward. The family story belongs to the product's identity, and Far North Spirits' Minnesota farmstead is part of its production setting. Keep the garnish light: dill is expressive, and extra herbs would make the details less clear. Lemon and dill make a clear, restrained finish to the drink.