Sipsmith Strawberry Gin 750ML

Sipsmith Strawberry Gin 750ML is a London-made, vapor-infused gin featuring real English strawberries, bottled at 40% ABV in a 750ml format. What distinguishes this expression is its origin story: the 122,000 strawberries used were grown at Hugh Lowe Farms in Kent — the official strawberry supplier for the Wimbledon Championships — and were originally destined for the 2020 tournament before its pandemic cancellation.

Quick Facts: ABV: 40%  |  Origin: London, England  |  Style: Flavored Gin  |  Distillery: Sipsmith

Production & Heritage

Sipsmith Distillery, founded in 2009, is widely credited with launching London's modern craft distilling movement by installing the city's first new copper pot still in nearly 200 years. The Strawberry Gin is produced on "Cygnet," Sipsmith's smaller experimental copper pot still, using a vapor infusion method that passes gin vapors through a basket loaded with real strawberries from Hugh Lowe Farms in Kent. English mint is added to the botanical bill alongside Sipsmith's signature juniper-led base, resulting in a gin that retains London Dry structure while carrying genuine fruit character rather than artificial flavoring.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Fresh, ripe strawberries arrive first, immediately recognizable and true to the fruit. Behind that initial burst, lighter notes of lemon peel, crisp juniper, and a subtle herbal mintiness emerge.

Taste: The entry is sweet and juicy with strawberry at the forefront, but the mid-palate shifts decisively toward classic gin territory — juniper asserts itself, citrus peel brightens, and English mint adds an unexpected herbal zing. Baking spice and a creamy fruit quality round out the middle, keeping the profile layered rather than one-dimensional.

Finish: Dry and pleasantly lingering, with juniper and delicate mint fading slowly alongside red fruit. The dryness prevents any cloying sweetness, leaving a clean, refreshing close.

How to Drink Sipsmith Strawberry Gin

Served over ice with premium tonic water, a sprig of fresh mint, and a sliced strawberry, this gin shines as a warm-weather G&T with genuine depth. It also works well chilled and neat for those who want to appreciate the fruit-to-juniper balance unmasked. Three cocktails worth exploring: a Strawberry Collins, where the real fruit character amplifies the fresh lemon and soda framework; a Clover Club, where the built-in strawberry note intensifies the cocktail's raspberry syrup and dry vermouth backbone; and a Southside, where the gin's English mint botanical harmonizes naturally with the muddled mint the drink calls for.

Best For

• Hosting a summer garden party or outdoor gathering where a fruit-forward G&T sets the tone
• Gifting a gin enthusiast something with a genuine British provenance story
• Building a home bar collection that includes a serious flavored gin alongside a classic London Dry
• Wimbledon watch parties — the strawberry connection to the tournament makes it an ideal thematic pour

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sipsmith Strawberry Gin taste like? It leads with sweet, juicy strawberry but quickly reveals a juniper-forward gin backbone supported by citrus peel, baking spice, and a distinctive English mint note. The finish is dry rather than sweet, making it drink more like a classic gin with fruit inflection than a sugary flavored spirit.

How does Sipsmith Strawberry Gin compare to Sipsmith London Dry? Sipsmith London Dry is the distillery's flagship expression with a bold, traditional juniper-citrus-coriander profile, while the Strawberry Gin layers real fruit and English mint onto a similar base using the smaller Cygnet still and vapor infusion. Drinkers who enjoy the London Dry's structure but want a seasonal, fruit-accented variation will find the Strawberry Gin a natural companion rather than a replacement.

Is Sipsmith Strawberry Gin good for cocktails? Its 40% ABV provides enough backbone to stand up in mixed drinks, and the genuine strawberry and mint botanicals add complexity without requiring additional fruit garnish or syrup. It performs particularly well in gin sours, Collins-style drinks, and spritz formats.

Where is Sipsmith Strawberry Gin made? It is distilled at the Sipsmith Distillery in London, England, using the distillery's experimental copper pot still named Cygnet. The strawberries are sourced from Hugh Lowe Farms in Kent, a family farm that serves as the official strawberry grower for the Wimbledon Championships.

What foods pair well with Sipsmith Strawberry Gin? Soft goat cheese and fresh berries highlight the gin's fruit-forward aromatics. Smoked salmon canapés complement the juniper and citrus undercurrent. Lemon tarts or strawberry shortcake echo the gin's citrus and berry notes. Cucumber and mint salads mirror its herbal freshness. Dark chocolate with a high cocoa content provides a rich counterpoint to the gin's dry, fruity finish.

What sizes does Sipsmith Strawberry Gin come in? The standard widely available size is the 750ml bottle.

Is Sipsmith Strawberry Gin worth the price? It positions as a premium flavored gin, sitting above mass-market pink gins in both price and production quality. The use of real vapor-infused strawberries from a named Kent farm and small-batch copper pot distillation justify its place in the upper tier of the flavored gin category.

Why Sipsmith Strawberry Gin?

This is not a synthetic pink gin riding a trend — it is a vapor-infused spirit made with 122,000 real strawberries originally grown for Wimbledon 2020, a tournament that never happened. That provenance gives it a story no competitor can replicate. On a technical level, the use of the Cygnet copper pot still and the addition of English mint create a profile that remains unmistakably gin while delivering authentic fruit character. For drinkers seeking a flavored gin with genuine craft credentials and a dry, balanced finish, Sipsmith's Strawberry expression stands apart from the category's sweeter, more commercial offerings.