Pink Grapefruit Gin

Pink Grapefruit Gin, Summer Freshness from the Eifel

Windspiel's Pink Grapefruit Gin is a potato-based gin with 37.5 percent alcohol and Mediterranean, tart grapefruit. Delicate pink, fruity, semi-dry, and mild on the juniper. Not a sweet liqueur, but a summery gin for a light aperitif.

Pink Grapefruit Gin brings summer freshness to your glass, crafted by the Windspiel Manufaktur in the Volcanic Eifel. The tart sweetness of sun-ripened grapefruit meets the fine mildness of potato-based gin, with 37.5 percent alcohol. It shimmers delicate pink in the bottle, a fruity, semi-dry gin for a light summer drink.

Delicate pink, fruity, summer-mild

It shimmers delicate pink in the glass, the nose detects juniper and grapefruit, and on the palate, it is fruity-fresh and gently dry.

Natural grapefruit juice provides the tart-sweet fruitiness, while the classic botanicals of juniper, lavender, and coriander keep it recognizable as a gin. Fruity, zesty, summery—it drinks surprisingly easily. It remains semi-dry.

The result is a gin that tastes of the south yet is at home in the Eifel. This exact lightness makes it a favorite for warm evenings. Those familiar with the classic juniper gin will recognize the same signature style, only fruitier and a touch milder.

In a Gin & Tonic with rosemary and grapefruit

Served over plenty of ice, the Pink Grapefruit Gin becomes a Gin & Tonic with a slice of grapefruit and a sprig of rosemary.

A neutral tonic lets the fruit take the lead, while a bitter tonic makes it tarter. It is also lovely as a summer spritz with Prosecco and a splash of Aranciata Rossa. Neat on the rocks, it shows its delicate side, a friendly aperitif before dinner.

If you prefer it non-alcoholic, opt for the non-alcoholic Pink Grapefruit from the same producer. If you prefer it classic and tart, stick with the Windspiel Dry Gin.

It pairs well with light summer cuisine, a salad with citrus fruits, grilled fish, or a few olives. On the terrace, it makes a fine impression as an aperitif—fruity enough for a summer evening, yet a proper gin.

Potato gin from the Volcanic Eifel

Behind the gin is the Windspiel Manufaktur, known for Germany's first gin made from potatoes grown in volcanic soil.

Sandra Wimmeler and Denis Lönnendonker founded their distillery in 2014 in the mineral-rich Volcanic Eifel. Local farms grow the potatoes used to create the base spirit for the gin. The team spent about a year tinkering with the blend until the fruit and juniper were in perfect balance.

The name "Windspiel" traces back to Frederick the Great and his 1746 potato decree. The Pink Grapefruit Gin comes in a 0.5-liter bottle. You can find the entire range from the Windspiel Manufaktur here, from gin to non-alcoholic options. This is what summer tastes like.

As a spritz with Prosecco and Aranciata Rossa

A Gin & Tonic works best chilled, using 40 ml of gin to 100 ml of tonic, garnished with a slice of grapefruit and a sprig of rosemary. For a spritz, mix it with Prosecco and a splash of Aranciata Rossa. Neat on the rocks, its delicate fruit is most clear. Once opened, it keeps for many months when stored in a cool, dark place, so you can enjoy the taste of summer for a long time. A dry tonic and a pinch of salt on the rim of the glass sharpen the tart fruit even further.