Alqueva Pink Premium Gin

Alqueva Pink Premium Gin is produced in Portugal under the Alqueva Lake Gin brand, which takes its name from the Alqueva Lake in the Alentejo region. This area is known for its vast landscapes and agricultural diversity, elements that inform the identity of the gin. The Pink expression is conceived as a fruit-forward interpretation built on a traditional gin structure, aiming to combine regional inspiration with a contemporary flavoured style.

The gin is distilled using a classic approach based on juniper and a broad selection of botanicals. Alongside juniper berries, the recipe brings together herbs, spices, flowers and fruits including lemongrass, coriander seeds, angelica root, liquorice root, mint, lemon verbena, lemon thyme, cinnamon, cloves and ginger. Floral and fruit components such as hibiscus, strawberry, raspberry and pink apple are used to shape both the aromatic profile and the natural colour impression associated with the pink style.

While full technical details of the distillation are not publicly disclosed, the gin is presented as being distilled in traditional copper stills, a method commonly used to ensure clean distillation and clear botanical definition. The spirit is bottled at 40% alcohol by volume, positioning it as an accessible yet characterful flavoured gin.

On the nose, Alqueva Pink Premium Gin opens with an immediately expressive fruit character. Red berries lead, with strawberry and raspberry providing a fresh and gently sweet impression, followed by softer floral notes from hibiscus. Citrus-like freshness from lemongrass and lemon verbena lifts the aromatic profile, while juniper remains perceptible in the background.

The palate is balanced and smooth. Juniper forms the structural core, quickly joined by red fruit flavours and a subtle apple note that adds roundness. Herbal elements such as mint and lemon thyme contribute freshness, while coriander, ginger, cinnamon and clove introduce a restrained spicy warmth. The texture is soft and rounded, and the finish is clean, leaving lingering impressions of berries, light florals and gentle spice.

Alqueva Pink Premium Gin is particularly suited to a gin and tonic served with a neutral tonic that allows its fruit and floral notes to remain clearly defined. Garnishes such as fresh berries or a slice of apple are coherent with its profile. It can also be used in light, contemporary cocktails where a fruity yet gin-driven character is desired.