Did you know that pink gin first emerged as a cocktail made popular in mid-19th century England? Then, it was created using a hearty dash of dark red Angostura bitters and slightly sweetened, crystal clear Plymouth gin. The resulting tipple was pink in color and delightfully easy to drink.

Today, pink gin usually refers to a juniper-based spirit that is… (hold on to your gin and tonic, this is going to blow your lime right out of the glass) pink! From cherry blossoms and jasmine to savory bitters and rhubarb, here are the five best pink gins to try this year.

Edinburgh Rhubarb & Ginger Gin

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This sweet, fruity pink gin from Edinburgh Gin Distillery is an easy-sipping crowd-pleaser. Edinburgh Rhubarb & Ginger Gin is made with the spirits producer’s London dry as a base and includes tasting notes of bright lemongrass, tart-sweet rhubarb, mulberry and slightly spicy ginger.

The gin’s overall impression is that of bubblegum and fruit pie, making it the perfect spirit for someone who craves a sweet sip.

Find Edinburgh Rhubarb & Ginger gin for about $30 and try it in a refreshing martini with a zingy lemon twist.

Gin Lane 1751 Victoria Pink Gin

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Inspired by pink gin’s origins as a bitters-based cocktail, Gin Lane 1751 crafted its very own spirit made with its London dry and savory bitters.

This 40% ABV gin boasts tasting notes of bright citrus, tingly juniper, spicy anise and woodsy herbs. Find Victoria Pink gin for around $30 and enjoy it in a pink gin and tonic or a perfectly classic Southside.

Stockholms Bränneri Pink Gin

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Stockholms Bränneri Pink Gin highlights everyone’s favorite tart vegetable, rhubarb, with the addition of rose petals and foraged lingonberries. According to the spirits brand, this gorgeous dry gin is inspired by pink Swedish summer skies.

Stockholms Bränneri Pink Gin boasts tasting notes from herbaceous heather, elderflower, rosemary and — of course — floral rose and tangy rhubarb.

Find this 40% ABV blush pink gin for about $32 and try it in a French 75 for an elegant, bubbly sip.

Akori Cherry Blossom Gin

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Akori Cherry Blossom Gin is produced by Campeny Distilleries, made with a base spirit derived predominantly from rice. The pink gin is inspired by Japanese flavors and includes a botanical mix of dragon fruit, ginger, kumquat, juniper and cherry blossom.

This 40% ABV gin presents a bounty of powdery, floral tasting notes, complimented by a citrus backbone.

Get yourself a bottle of Akori Cherry Blossom Gin for $30 and mix it up in a Gin Rickey or a Bee’s Knees.

Bloom Jasmine & Rose Gin

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G & J Greenall’s Bloom Jasmine & Rose Gin is like a bouquet in a bottle, featuring an abundance of flower botanicals. Angelica, honeysuckle, jasmine, rose and chamomile all come together in this fragrant gin.

Anticipate other spicy and citrusy tasting notes from cubeb pepper, juniper and pomelo.

Score a bottle of Bloom Jasmine & Rose Gin for under $37 and give it a go in a gin fizz or a gin and juice!

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