Hendrick's Midsummer Solstice Gin

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.

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Origins & Craftsmanship

• Part of Hendrick’s Cabinet of Curiosities limited editions. 

• Developed by Master Distiller Lesley Gracie; infused post-distillation with natural floral essences.

• ABV: ~43.4%. 

• Presentation & Esthetic: Floral, seasonal, summery theme; often packaged with imagery and colours evoking a midsummer garden. 

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Tasting Profile

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Food & Cocktail Pairings

• Cocktails / Mixes

  • Gin & Tonic with elderflower or light floral tonic water, garnished with rose petals or a grapefruit twist. 

  • A floral-citrus gimlet, perhaps substituting standard lime with grapefruit or a mix.

  • Gin Spritz, or a light French 75-style drink, to lean into the citrus and sparkle.

  • Seasonal cocktails with berry or floral notes (e.g. strawberry or lavender accents) will harmonize well.

• Food Pairings

  • 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.

  • Seafood: Light shellfish (oysters, scallops), ceviche — the gin’s citrus + floral profile complements delicate marine flavours without overwhelming them.

  • Desserts: Fruit-based desserts (strawberry tart, berry pavlovas), or light citrus desserts (grapefruit or lemon sorbet). Also desserts that involve rose or elderflower.

  • 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