Dried Botanicals for Gin
Whether you’re looking to distil, infuse or garnish gin, we’ve got all the botanicals you need to enhance your production of this ever-popular spirit.
Aside from the quintessential juniper – with its distinctive peppery taste – there are plenty of botanicals to elevate the flavour of gin. From citrus notes of lemon, orange and grapefruit to herbaceous dandelion root, clivers herb and elderflower, there are an abundance of ingredients to craft a wide range of flavour profiles.
The main types of gin include London Dry, Old Tom, Plymouth and Navy Strength. Innovative gin creators are creating sensory experiences that transport drinkers to destinations around the world, with delicate flavour profiles that capture the essence of a country’s cuisine.
Whether you’re starting a new gin-crafting business or creating new flavour profiles, getting hold of great-quality botanicals is easy with Mimea. From dried fruits to dried flower petals, place your gin botanicals wholesale order today. Get free delivery on orders over £25.
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What are the Best Botanicals to Add to Gin?
Below, we’ve listed some of the most popular dried botanicals for gin. This is not an exhaustive list, but it is a good starting point for anyone venturing into the gin-making process.
- Juniper berries (Juniperus communis) at Mimea are sourced from Italy and Eastern Europe.
- Coriander seeds (Coriandrum sativum) provide a warm, nutty flavour.
- Angelica seeds (Angelica archangelica) are known for their sweetly scented edible stems and roots.
- Lemon peel (Citrus limon) provides a fresh, bitter flavour and helps to lighten the heavier, spicy notes of juniper.
- Orange peel (Citrus aurantium) offers a deliciously sweet tang to gin recipes.
- Cinnamon bark (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) gets its warming, sweet spice flavour from the cinnamaldehyde compound.
- Grains of paradise (Aframomum melegueta) are a relative of cardamom and offer a warm, spicy flavour, similar to black pepper.
- Ginger root (Zingiber officinale) is a popular warming spice used to flavour Asian dishes, baked goods and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Orris root (Iris germanica) from Mimea is sourced from Italy and Morocco and manifests an earthy flavour that helps to harmonise and balance the more dominant-tasting botanicals.
- Liquorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) provides a distinctive sweet anise flavour.
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Why Choose Mimea?
With over 140 years in the industry, Mimea offers an exceptional supply of dried botanicals for gin, from our growers to your door. An abundance of botanicals that are ready for use in the distillation process can be found right here in a range of weights to suit your requirements.
With ethical sourcing close to our hearts, we work closely with our suppliers and ensure they are accredited. When you shop with us, you can expect fast shipping, great quality products and excellent customer service. Environmentally-friendly packaging is used where possible.
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