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The best pink gins for gifting this Valentine's Day
From barely-there blushes to bubblegum-pink bottles, we’ve put them all to the test and found the very best
Tested by Callum BlackFood and Drink Testing Manager
The Good Housekeeping Institute panel has sampled 22 pastel-hued bottles in our quest to find the best pink gin to buy for 2025.
If you can think of a certain someone who would love to add a touch of blush to their favourite G&T or gin cocktail this Valentine's Day (on 14th February!), you've come to the right place.
Best pink gin 2025
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What is pink gin?
Originally, the term “pink gin” was used to describe regular gin with a splash of angostura bitters. Nowadays, you can expect pink gins to be infused with a whole assortment of fruit, herbs and spices, including strawberries, rhubarb, grapefruit and rose petals.
What does pink gin taste like?
They may look like they’re all going to taste bubblegum-sweet, but don’t let the colour fool you! Fragrant, fresh and elegant, some are surprisingly complex. Serve with tonic as you would a traditional G&T or try your hand with a variety of gin-based cocktails.
With prices starting from as little as £16, it’s worth treating your drinks trolley to a few bottles. Alternatively, take a look at our pick of the best classic dry gin or other flavoured styles.
How we test pink gin
In the Good Housekeeping Institute lab, our panel of spirits experts and gin-loving consumers put 22 pink gins to the test. Each was tried neat, and then again after being diluted with a small amount of water, to ensure the flavour was not impaired by any mixer.
We also invited our testers to enjoy these gins as they would normally drink it, whether that’s in cocktails or classic G&Ts, so we were tasting them just as you would at home. Here are the winners…
Score: 91/100
Malfy’s Gin Rosa picked up the highest score of all the flavoured and traditional bottles tested by our panel. Testers described the flavour as like “biting into a fresh grapefruit”, noting some lemon, orange and vanilla on the palate too. A refreshing pink gin with lasting citrus on the finish.
Score: 88/100
This Finnish peach-hued beauty is infused with strawberries, tart rhubarb and foraged lingonberries. Our panel praised the subtle smokiness and hints of creamy vanilla, with all enjoying the fruity, spicy balance. The complex botanicals would make a great negroni.
Score: 88/100
Edinburgh Gin’s flavoured liqueur proved so popular, the brand followed it up with this full-strength version. Spicy, warm and sweet, it’s intensely perfumed with tart rhubarb and ginger, and an absolute delight to drink neat. Try it with an unflavoured tonic to allow the fruit to really sing.
Score: 85/100
We know you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover (or a bottle by its design), but have you ever seen a prettier bottle? Caramelised strawberries come to the fore, backed up with an uplifting coastal salinity.
With jammier fruit, spicy notes and a hint of elderflower in the background, this complex gin exceeded our panel’s expectations. We’d recommend serving with elderflower tonic to enhance the subtle floral quality.
Score: 84/100
Tarquin’s has added rhubarb and raspberry to its classic dry gin (which is already jam-packed with 12 botanicals, including locally picked violets).
The sweetness is well balanced by tart fruit, with classic juniper undertones to every sip. It’s a fresh and fruity style that needs nothing more than a splash of tonic and ice to enjoy.
Score: 83/100
Where the Mermaid Gin (above) offered a complex strawberry flavour profile, Beefeater’s take on this summery serve is unashamedly sweet. Think mixed berries and cream, with a slightly acidic, artificial backnote. Our testers described this as “summer in a glass”, and thought it would be best served with ice and a touch of lemonade.
Score: 83/100
Although barely blushed in appearance, there’s no mistaking the candied strawberries, stewed raspberries and red apples in this Scottish spirit. Reminiscent of sour cherry soda, our testers were pleasantly surprised by the big, intense flavours.
In short, it’s exactly what you’d want from a pink gin — fruity, sweet, well-balanced and incredibly easy to drink.
Score: 82/100
Gordon’s is one of the best-selling gin brands in the world — and at this price, we can see why. It’s had the whole fruit bowl chucked at it — raspberries, cherries, blackcurrants, blueberries — reminding some of summer fruits squash.
Score: 81/100
Notes of pineapple and mango give this pink gin an unexpected tropical profile. It’s well combined with classic juniper, ginger and spice. Try pairing with pineapple juice for a tropical take on a gin punch.
These also passed…
- 58 Gin Pink Apple and Hibiscus Gin 70cl, 43%, £35.75, 78/100
- That Boutique-y Gin Company Proper Pink Gin 50cl, 46%, £30.95, 77/100
- Pinkster Gin 70cl, 37.5%, £35.15, 76/100
- Silent Pool Rose Expression Gin 70cl, 43%, £42.50, 72/100
- Mirabeau Rose Gin 70cl, 43%, £32, 72/100
- Salcombe Gin ‘Rosé Sainte Marie’ Natural Pink Gin 70cl, 41.4%, £45, 70/100
Callum is our Food and Drink Testing Manager and has been part of the world of professional catering for 10 years, from cheffing to food manufacturing. While working in manufacturing he specialised in bespoke product and menu development for several start-ups and well-known brands such as Wrap It Up! and HOP Vietnamese. He holds the WSET Level 2 in wine, a Level 3 in spirits and has a particular interest in agave spirits.
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