Wild Roots Lemon & Lavender Gin
44% ABV (88 proof) | 750mL | Real lemon & lavender | No artificial anything — Wild Roots Lemon & Lavender Gin is the Pacific Northwest distillery's floral take on classic gin: real lemon and real lavender infused into a botanical gin base, with no artificial sweeteners, flavors, or colors — the Wild Roots house rule. Launched May 2025 from Sisters, Oregon, it's bottled at a robust 88 proof so the citrus-lift and delicate botanicals hold up in cocktails. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
The co-founders call it "sunshine in a glass," and it's accurate: zesty lemon up front, aromatic lavender through the middle, and a smooth, crisp juniper-and-botanical backbone that keeps it firmly gin rather than perfume. The higher proof gives it real mixing backbone — a lemon-lavender spritz or a classic gin-and-tonic with a lemon twist both let it shine, and it drinks beautifully over ice. Among flavored gins, this is the natural-ingredient standout — every flavor in the bottle came from the actual plant.
Tasting notes
Nose: zesty lemon, aromatic lavender, juniper, delicate florals. Palate: smooth and crisp; bright citrus lift, lavender, classic gin botanicals. Finish: refreshing; lingering lemon and soft florals. (Per brand launch notes.)
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 44% ABV (88 proof) — 750mL
- Real lemon and real lavender — no artificial sweeteners, flavors, or colors
- Crafted in Sisters, Oregon by Wild Roots Spirits (est. on real-ingredient infusions)
- Higher proof gives it backbone for spritzes, G&Ts, and citrus cocktails
- Launched May 2025 — one of the brand's newest expressions
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Over ice with a lemon twist is the simplest pour. In cocktails: a lemon-lavender spritz (gin, prosecco, soda), a classic G&T with lemon instead of lime, or a French 75 for a floral-citrus celebration pour.
Frequently asked questions
Does it contain real lemon and lavender?
Yes — real ingredients only. Wild Roots uses no artificial sweeteners, flavors, or colors in any of its spirits.
Is it sweet?
No — it's a dry gin with citrus and floral character, not a sweetened liqueur. The lemon reads as brightness, not sugar.
Where is Wild Roots?
Sisters, Oregon — the brand built its name on naturally infused spirits celebrating Pacific Northwest ingredients.
What cocktails work best?
Spritzes, gin and tonics, and French 75s — anything where citrus and florals can lead.