We tried…The Musgrave Pink Gin

If you’ve been following me on social media, you probably saw the series of photos of the Musgrave Pink Gin that I have been clicking recently. Musgrave had contacted me recently to try one of their new products, the Musgrave Pink Gin and I received the bottle within a few weeks from HVC, just in time for summer.

What’s the Musgrave Pink Gin?

The Musgrave Pink Gin, crafted by Simone Musgrave and her team in South Africa, is a gin infused with rose petals. Roses are Simone’s favorite flowers and she was intent on creating a drink that honors the flower. Little notes of cardamom and other spices from South Africa blend with rose water and petals through a meticulous process. The Musgrave Pink Gin is known as a summer gin or a botanical gin.

It comes in an elegant bottle that adds a glamorous touch which is further accentuated by the beautiful light pink color of the gin.

I wasn’t in a rush to try the Musgrave Pink Gin because I was really inspired by the package and the bottle itself. The budding photographer in me wanted very specific shots of the bottle and with my busy schedule that took a while.

The Review

Finally, I was ready to try the gin and having never crafted cocktails before, I found myself browsing the internet for ideas on how to pair up this gin. The first thing that caught my eye was grapefruit, lime and herbs and tonic water. It sounded exotic and with summer back in Mauritius, a refreshing gin is exactly what I needed! I did not have any rosemary at hand but loads of mint leaves which I decided to use.

I started with pressing the grapefruit for some fresh juice, along with a squeeze of lemon juice. I also kept some thin slices of lemon and grapefruit to garnish my drink. I poured some tonic water and a tiny little bit of sugar (because grapefruit is bitter. Now top that with lime…) which I poured over some ice cubes in a shaker. I also added a few mint leaves which I mashed.

Then it was time for the big reveal… I mean…time to open the Musgrave Pink Gin and the first thing I noted was the aroma of roses. There’s nothing artificial about the fragrance. I carefully poured just a little bit because the Musgrave Gin has a 43% alcohol which is quite strong. I gave that all a good shake and played and adjusted the dosage until I was satisfied with the colour.

The Tasting

Once my drink was ready, I poured it in a glass and garnished with the slices of grapefruit, lime and a little brunch of mint leaves. Of course, I had to take a few snaps before tasting. But I was super eager to try this.

Once my pictures were done, I had my first sip and I was pleasantly surprised by the refreshing taste. It was definitely fruity but the notes of the pink gin’s rose petals and the fragrance stood out. I could understand why it’s referred to as a summer gin. It’s in the pink colour, the taste of roses which paired beautifully with the grapefruit, lemon and mint.  It’s a light cocktail with just a slight kick of alcoholic that I could feel behind. There’s a lot of emphasis on the fragrance and taste of roses. That’s why it’s known as a botanical gin.

The Musgrave Pink Gin is a must-try for sure, especially if you’re into summer cocktails. In fact, it wouldn’t be a surprise if it becomes the tending summer drink this season.  I am definitely going to be crafting more cocktails to be enjoyed by the beach at sunset.

Where to find it?

I found that the Musgrave Pink Gin is available at Intermart and you can always check Musgrave’s and HVC’s social media pages to find out where it’s currently available.