Gin-Based Fruit Cup Liqueur

An English-style gin-based fruit cup liqueur (typically 22-25% ABV) with quinine, citrus peels, and herbal-spice botanicals over a juniper base. Dark brown with reddish tint; subtle citrus, gentian-bitter, and spiced character. Style examples include Pimm's No. 1, Sipsmith Summer Cup, Austin's Cocktail Co. Punch — all designed for long, lightly-bittered summer punches built with lemonade/ginger ale and cucumber/citrus garnish. Distinct from Italian amari (lower bitterness, gin base) and from str...