dry gin

Dry gin is a colorless alcoholic beverage made from purified spirits, typically derived from a grain mash, and flavored primarily with juniper berries. The name "gin" originates from the French word for juniper berry, genièvre.12

There are two main types of gin:
* Netherlands types (Dutch gin): These are malty-flavored and full-bodied. They are made from a mash containing barley malt, fermented into beer, then distilled twice. The second distillation includes juniper berries and other botanicals, resulting in about 35% alcohol by volume.1
* British and American types (Dry gin): These are characterized by distinct botanical flavoring. They are distilled from purified neutral spirits, which are then flavored with juniper berries and other aromatics like angelica, licorice root, and citrus peels. This process results in a higher alcohol content, typically 40–47%.12

Dry gins are often used in cocktails such as the martini and gimlet.1