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XORIGUER gin

The "Ginet" of Menorca

A different and ideal drink to taste all year round.

The popular proverb says «April showers bring May flowers.» (April is a rainy month). While April is a month with fairly unstable weather, Menorca allows you to have alternatives to deal with bad weather. And to taste the delicious Menorcan gin, better known as «ginet,» you don’t need sunshine or a pleasant temperature. You just need to book your accommodation on the island and be open to a new experience for your palate.

This gin is made by distilling a mixture of alcohol and juniper berries, to which different herbs and spices are added, such as angelica root, coriander seeds, orris root, lemon and orange peels, among others. Menorcan gin is characterized by its smooth and aromatic flavor, making it perfect to enjoy alone or in cocktails. In fact, on the neighboring island of Mallorca, the cocktail made with Menorcan gin and lemonade is known as «pomada.» (ointment) This fact deeply offends the locals. So, if you dare to ask for a «pomada» in Menorca, you will most likely be sent very offended (or with humor) to the pharmacy.

Introduced by the British at the time, Menorca gin is a quality drink, recognized with the designation of origin «Gin de Menorca.» This means that only gins produced on the island that meet established quality standards can carry this designation. The production of Menorcan gin has remained virtually unchanged for centuries, and it is still produced in small artisanal distilleries on the island. The most famous brand of gin is Xoriguer.

If you can’t wait to enyoy this pleasure any longer, and always in moderation, book your accommodation now. Our reception staff will be happy to recommend places to taste a good «ginet.» Make your after-dinner moments a special and experience them with the purest taste of Menorca.