The British Royal Family has its own drink: a dry gin. Lemon, verbena, hawthorn berries, and mulberry leaves are among the 12 carefully selected botanicals used in the “royal gin.”
The ingredients for the Royal Family’s gin are grown in the gardens of Buckingham Palace, which span 16 hectares and house over 250 species of wild plants.
To make a cocktail with the late Queen Elizabeth II’s favorite spirit, the Royal Family shared a simple recipe with their subjects:
“The recommended way to serve is to pour a measure of gin into a small glass filled with ice, then top it up with tonic and garnish with a slice of lemon.”
The Royal Family’s gin is already a hit: according to the British newspaper *Metro*, the drink sold out in just 8 hours after its launch. At the Royal Collection Shop, the official online store for royal souvenirs, the “royal gin” can be ordered for £45.
However, delivery is limited to the United Kingdom.
Image: Buckingham Palace/Disclosure. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
