Sipsmith Lemon Drizzle Gin
Sipsmith Lemon Drizzle Gin is a 40.4% ABV (80.8 proof) flavored gin in a 750mL bottle — built on the distillery's classic London Dry base with lemon layered in three ways (sun-dried peels, vapor-infused fresh hand-peeled lemon, and lemon verbena from the master distiller's own garden), finished with a touch of fresh lemon juice and sweetness as the "glaze" of the lemon drizzle cake that inspired it, available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40.4% (80.8 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: unaged (NAS gin)
- Production: London Dry botanical backbone (juniper, coriander, vanilla, ground almond) + three lemon methods + post-distillation lemon juice and sweetness
- Origin: Sipsmith Distillery, London, UK
- History: began as a Sipping Society quarterly exclusive before joining the regular range
The Cake, Distilled
The British lemon drizzle cake — sharp citrus crumb, sticky-sweet glaze — is the direct inspiration here. Sipsmith starts with its full London Dry botanical backbone, then builds the lemon in layers: sun-dried lemon peels for depth, fresh hand-peeled lemon vapor-infused through the still, and lemon verbena picked from Master Distiller Jared Brown's own garden. After distillation comes the "glaze" — fresh lemon juice and a touch of sweetness. It began life as a Sipping Society members' exclusive and proved popular enough to graduate to the permanent lineup. Explore the Sipsmith collection, or line it up against the unflavored Sipsmith London Dry Gin to taste the lemon build from the ground up.
Tasting Notes
Bright lemon oil and zest up front — candied peel, lemon verbena, fresh citrus — over the familiar juniper-coriander gin spine. The light sweetness rounds the edges without turning it into a liqueur; the finish is clean, citrusy, and dry.
How to Enjoy
A natural with tonic and a big lemon twist, or over ice with soda for a lighter pour. Makes an excellent Tom Collins or a bright twist on a French 75.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lemon Drizzle a liqueur?
No — it's a flavored gin at 40.4% ABV, built on Sipsmith's London Dry base with added lemon and a touch of sweetness.
How is the lemon added?
Three ways: sun-dried lemon peels, vapor-infused fresh hand-peeled lemon, and lemon verbena — plus fresh lemon juice and a touch of sweetness after distillation.
What was the Sipping Society?
Sipsmith's quarterly members' club, where Lemon Drizzle debuted as an exclusive before joining the regular range.
Is it very sweet?
There's a glaze-like touch of sweetness, but the juniper-coriander gin backbone keeps it balanced rather than syrupy.
Citrus brightness, gin backbone intact — order Sipsmith Lemon Drizzle Gin online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.