At its core, gin is simply a neutral spirit that has been flavored with a specific recipe of botanicals (herbs, roots, and citrus). By definition, juniper berries must be a part of that recipe as they give gin its defining flavor.
Thankfully for us, the Texas Hill Country is packed with natural flavors. From native pecan trees and rustic lavender to juniper trees and wild rosemary, our local landscape is awash in botanical inspiration.
Gin has been around since the thirteenth century, so while Texas is maybe a little late to the game, we sure are letting the world know we’re here!
Check out some of the standout bottles showcasing what Texas has to offer!
Waterloo No. 9 Gin
Waterloo Gin pours together limestone-fed spring water and local botanicals in a bouquet of Hill Country flavors. While paying homage to traditional dry gins, Waterloo No.9 Gin is crafted in the New American style, distilled with lavender, grapefruit, and pecan for a true taste of place.
Dripping Springs Traditional Gin
Dripping Springs Traditional Gin is a juniper-forward London dry gin, reinvented with southwestern flavors. At 95 proof, the spirit is designed for traditional gin and tonic drinkers as well as mixologists looking for a rich, flavorful gin that holds up well in any cocktail.
Seersucker Southern Style Gin
Born from a desire to create an approachable, easy-to-mix gin, Seersucker Southern Style Gin brings to market a taste profile that is exactly like nothing else. Smooth, delicious, and bursting with flavor.
1835 The Lone Star Gin
With delicate floral flavors and a hint of pecan, this small-batch gin is handcrafted and sourced local, right here in Texas. The batches are kept small to preserve its personality and showcase the bold, yet approachable, flavors of Texas.
Real Spirits Texas Gin
Real Spirits’ Gin was distilled three times in the hand-hammered copper pot still at Real Ale Brewing Company. They use ten different botanicals including bottlebrush. The leaves of the bottlebrush tree lend a unique flavor of sweet menthol with hints of tropical fruit and banana.
Wildgins Wildjune West Texas Dry Gin
WildGin’s award-winning WildJune is a wild-caught, hand-foraged, western-style gin. Blending the rare red berry juniper (foraged from the West Texas Mountains) with 10 other botanicals. The rugged Red Berry Juniper coupled with cinnamon and hops gives this unusual gin its exceptional flavor.
