hendrick's lunar gin

Enjoy Quiet Contemplation With These 3 Eclipse-worthy Cocktails Courtesy Of Hendrick’s Lunar Gin

Curiouser and curiouser.

Although last week saw us look upward to the heavens to witness the total lunar eclipse, you need only look to your glass to experience another cosmic wonder. Hendrick’s Gin has released the new small-batch, limited-edition Hendrick’s Lunar Gin, the second innovation from the distillery’s Cabinet of Curiosities.

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Warm and alluring, Hendrick’s Lunar was conceived beneath the celestial light of the moon and is infused with botanicals that thrive under the moonlight. Designed to be enjoyed as the sun goes down for the evening and the moon charges the sky with its unique energy, Hendrick’s Lunar was crafted for night-sipping, moon gazing, and other means of peaceful pondering. 

“The best time to savour Hendrick’s Lunar Gin is during unusual moments of quiet contemplation,” recommends Luke Sanderson, Hendrick’s Gin brand ambassador. “Hendrick’s lovers are familiar with our favourite signature cucumber garnish, and Hendrick’s Lunar Gin is no different, but adding a twist of black pepper will accentuate the top notes of this specially designed gin.”

As for how Hendrick’s Lunar was conceived, Hendrick’s Gin master distiller Ms Lesley Gracie was inspired during a spot of midnight gardening, while tending to her beloved botanicals. 

“It’s a feeling. That feeling when it’s a real dark, calm night, there’s a clear sky and the stars are out. I like that feeling and wanted to bottle that sensation of sharing stories under the stars. In the still of the night, you can get all sorts of smells, there are certain flowers that only release their scent under the light of the moon,” Ms Gracie said of the inspiration behind Hendrick’s Lunar. “There is a peculiar sensory attachment to scents at night, your body doesn’t react to aromas in the same way as during daylight, the darkness changes things, including how you respond to those around you, everything feels different at night.”

As for the best ways to imbibe; try these Henrick’s Lunar cocktails courtesy of Hendrick’s Gin. We’re particularly partial to the Lunar & Tonic, with the addition of black pepper working to bring out the subtly floral, spicy notes of the gin.

Lunar & Tonic

hendrick's lunar gin lunar and tonic

Ingredients

50ml Hendrick’s Lunar Gin
150ml premium tonic water
3 cucumber slices
Black pepper

Directions

Combine gin and tonic water in a highball glass filled with cubed ice, then stir lightly. Garnish with 3 thinly sliced rounds of cucumber and a twist of black pepper.

Cosmic Cooler

hendrick's lunar gin

Ingredients

60ml Hendrick’s Lunar Gin
20ml lime juice
15ml simple syrup
90ml club soda
1 cucumber spear

Directions

Combine gin, lime juice, simple syrup, and club soda in a highball glass filled with cubed ice, the stir lightly. Garnish with a cucumber spear and serve.

Moonlight Delight

hendrick's lunar gin

Ingredients

45ml Hendrick’s Lunar
45ml apple juice
15ml lime juice
Ginger beer, to serve
Apple slices
Cucumber strip

Directions

Combine gin, apple juice, and lime juice in a wine glass over ice. Top with ginger beer and lightly stir. Garnish with slices of apple and a cucumber strip.

Hendrick’s Lunar Gin is available to purchase on the Dan Murphy’s webstore and in certain physical store locations. For more information, head to Hendrick’s Gin.


Words by AR Staff