Hendrick's Midsummer Solstice Gin
Product details
| Management number | 253705955 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$19.20 | Model Number | 253705955 | ||
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Hendrick’s Midsummer Solstice is a playful, floral-forward expression of the Hendrick’s house style. It leans into roses, elderflower, and bright citrus, creating a light, fragrant gin ideal for warm weather sipping, garden gatherings, or gentle cocktails. It’s not heavy on juniper — if you’re looking for gin with big resinous pine, this isn’t it. But for botanicals, floral elegance, and seasonal charm, it delivers.
Origins & Craftsmanship
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Part of Hendrick’s Cabinet of Curiosities limited editions.
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Developed by Master Distiller Lesley Gracie; infused post-distillation with natural floral essences.
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ABV: ~43.4%.
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Presentation & Esthetic: Floral, seasonal, summery theme; often packaged with imagery and colours evoking a midsummer garden.
Tasting Profile
| Element | Notes |
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| Nose / Aroma | Bright floral bouquet: rose petals, elderflower, orange blossom. Citrus zest (grapefruit, sweet & bitter orange) adds lift. Light cucumber & juniper lie in the background. |
| Palate / Taste | Floral and fruit-led entry: lavender, rosehips, strawberry / berry-like sweetness. Mid-palate sees citrus rind, some grapefruit bitterness, a touch of herbal spice. Juniper is more subtle here but gives structure. |
| Finish | Clean, gently fragrant. Rose warmth lingers; citrus (grapefruit / orange) echoes; a faint dryness or mild floral herb note closes out, leaving an airy, summer-garden impression. |
Food & Cocktail Pairings
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Cocktails / Mixes
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Gin & Tonic with elderflower or light floral tonic water, garnished with rose petals or a grapefruit twist.
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A floral-citrus gimlet, perhaps substituting standard lime with grapefruit or a mix.
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Gin Spritz, or a light French 75-style drink, to lean into the citrus and sparkle.
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Seasonal cocktails with berry or floral notes (e.g. strawberry or lavender accents) will harmonize well.
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Food Pairings
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Salads & Appetizers: Fresh goat cheese with herbs, cucumber slices, mild cheeses, or floral salads (e.g. elderflower vinaigrette, rose-hip jelly) that echo the gin’s botanicals.
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Seafood: Light shellfish (oysters, scallops), ceviche — the gin’s citrus + floral profile complements delicate marine flavours without overwhelming them.
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Desserts: Fruit-based desserts (strawberry tart, berry pavlovas), or light citrus desserts (grapefruit or lemon sorbet). Also desserts that involve rose or elderflower.
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Chocolate & Sweets: Lighter chocolate (white, or milk with berry or citrus inclusion), floral pastries (rose or lavender flavored) or macarons.
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Quick Overview
| Feature | Detail |
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| Name | Hendrick’s Midsummer Solstice Gin |
| Producer / Series | Hendrick’s, Cabinet of Curiosities limited edition |
| ABV | ~43.4% |
| Style / Character | Floral-citrus, seasonal, garden-fresh; lighter & more fragrant variant of Hendrick’s house style |
| Key Botanicals & Flavours | Rose, elderflower, orange blossom, citrus zest (grapefruit / orange), lavender / rosehips; with classic cucumber & juniper in support. |
| Ideal For | Summer sipping, floral & fruity cocktails, garden parties, those who prefer floral over juniper dominance. |
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