Tamworth Distilling Unveils Summery Watermelon Gin That Uses the Entire Fruit – ‘Rind and All!’
Award-winning spirits producer Tamworth Distilling unveils its latest release, which features tasting notes from watermelon, fresh mint, cucumber and hibiscus. (Photo credit: Quaker City Mercantile)
On Thursday, Tamworth Distilling, the craft distillery that made headlines for its crab-infused whiskey, introduced Tamworth Garden Watermelon Flavored Gin, the next addition to the brand’s innovative gin lineup, which also features the world’s first wearable and drinkable perfume gin.
The blush-hued gin was officially launched on June 21, the summer solstice, and is made using cucumbers and entire watermelons as the base. The spirit is additionally infused with grains of paradise, hibiscus and fresh mint. According to the distillery, the result is “big flavors” of melon, lime and mint with hints of dry coconut, hibiscus tea and zesty juniper.
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“The new Watermelon-flavored Gin is our attempt at capturing the most refreshing aromas of summer,” shared distiller Matt Power. “In our ongoing commitment to using the freshest seasonal produce with no, or close to zero waste, we use the entire fruit – rind and all! Whole vine-ripened watermelons are pressed in a heritage wine press and the juice is used to lower the proof instead of water. By utilizing the entire fruit, the sweetness of the bright pink flesh is balanced out by notes of cucumber from the rind. Any fruit waste is then fed to local livestock.”
Bottled at 40% ABV, Tamworth Garden Watermelon Flavored Gin serves as an excellent base for summery cocktails. It’s also suggested to try the gin on its own, served simply over ice with a sprig of mint.
Tamworth Garden Watermelon Flavored Gin is now available to ship directly to consumers in over 40 states through the brand’s online shop and for purchase on-site at Tamworth Distilling, priced at $55 per 750ml bottle.
The following recipes come courtesy of Tamworth Distilling and make for ideal serves for its new watermelon-flavored tipple.
Bubbly Blush
Recipe credit to Lee Noble, Tamworth Distilling Mixologist. (Photo: Tamworth Distilling)
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. Tamworth Garden Watermelon Gin
- 3 oz. Prosecco
- 1 oz. Seltzer
- Garnish: Mint leaf & lemon
Combine the ingredients in a glass filled with ice and lemon wheels. Garnish with a mint sprig and serve!
Melon Frizzante
Recipe credit to Lee Noble, Tamworth Distilling Mixologist. (Photo: Tamworth Distilling)
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. Tamworth Garden Watermelon Gin
- 3 oz. Dry Lambrusco
- .5 oz. Amaro Nonino
- 1 oz. Seltzer
- Garnish: Watermelon slice & edible flowers
Build ingredients in a glass over ice, garnish and enjoy!
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