![]() ![]() It is commonly consumed mixed with tonic water in a gin and tonic. After juniper, gin tends to be flavoured with herbs, spices, floral or fruit flavours, or often a combination. Gin today is produced in different ways from a wide range of herbal ingredients, giving rise to a number of distinct styles and brands. ![]() Gin subsequently emerged as the national alcoholic drink of England. Although this development had been taking place since the early 17th century, gin became widespread after the 1688 Glorious Revolution led by William of Orange and subsequent import restrictions on French brandy. Gin became popular in England after the introduction of jenever, a Dutch and Belgian liquor that was originally a medicine. It then became an object of commerce in the spirits industry. The modern Gin was then modified in the Flanders and the Netherlands, to provide aqua vita from distillates of grapes and grains. ![]() ![]() Gin originated as a medicinal liquor made by monks and alchemists across Europe, particularly in Salerno, Italy, by the Schola Medica Salernitana. Gin ( / ˈ dʒ ɪ n/) is a distilled alcoholic drink that derives its flavour from juniper berries and other botanical ingredients. A selection of bottled gins for sale in Georgia, United States, 2010 ![]()
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