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How to make a Blushing Gin and Tonic

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By Mark Stock Mar 12, 2026 3:04 PM

Blushing Gin & Tonic. — Roo SaBell

Spring is on its way. That means longer days, blooming flowers, and, of course, pink cocktail recipes. We’ve got one that not only fits the color aesthetic, but celebrates Women’s History Month as well (taking place all March).

This gin and tonic recipe comes to us from Freeland Spirits in Portland. The woman-owned brand touts a mean lineup, which includes everything from meticulously-made gin to whiskey. The pink gin, once just an occasional offshoot, is now a full member of the portfolio due to popular demand.

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If you’re in the midst of the downtown Portland dining scene, you should pop over to Freeland. They have a cool space in the nearby NW quadrant, deftly-made cocktails, and the production room (gorgeous stills and all) is right next door to the inviting bar. But if you can’t make it, whip up a taste of the place at home.

But what to do with this beautiful-looking spirit? Sip it on its own, of course. But if you’re in the mixing mood, we suggest the following cocktail.

Blushing Gin & Tonic

This spring-forward cocktail takes advantage of one of our favorite tonic brands, not to mention a great gin with alluring aromatics.

Ingredients:

2 ounces Freeland Pink Gin
Fever Tree Grapefruit Tonic
Grapefruit and rosemary for garnish

Method:

Build in a copa glass and add gin and ice.
Top with Fever Tree Grapefruit and garnish.

Here’s to the increasingly milder evenings of spring. May flowers, and floral cocktails and mocktails, accompany your many journeys ahead.

Mark Stock is a writer from Portland, Oregon. He fell into wine during the Recession and has been fixated on the stuff since… Read Full Bio

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