Dhōs Gin Free
Dhōs Gin Free is a crisp, dry botanical spirit built around the flavors of juniper, coriander and bright citrus peel, with cooling mint and earthy spice adding complexity. Aromatic and distinctly gin-like, it has enough botanical intensity to hold its own with tonic, citrus and other cocktail ingredients while remaining clean and refreshing on the palate. It's an easy substitute for traditional gin in everything from a simple G&T to more spirit-forward cocktails.
Why We Love It
Dhōs gets the botanicals right. Juniper is firmly at the center rather than hiding somewhere in the background, with coriander, citrus, herbs and spice giving it the complexity we look for in a good gin alternative. It's dry rather than sweet, which makes it especially versatile behind the bar. When someone is looking for those classic, unmistakably gin-like flavors, this is one of our favorites.
How to Drink Dhōs Gin Free
Start with the obvious because it's genuinely excellent: 2 oz Dhōs Gin Free over plenty of ice with a good-quality tonic, finished with lime, lemon or a ribbon of grapefruit peel. It also works beautifully with soda when you want the botanicals to take center stage. Use it anywhere you'd normally reach for a dry gin, particularly in a French 75, Southside, Gimlet or Negroni-style cocktail.
Cheeky & Dry Signature Serve: Add 2 oz Dhōs Gin Free, ½ oz fresh grapefruit juice and ¼ oz elderflower cordial to an ice-filled wine glass. Top with 3 oz dry tonic water, give it one gentle stir and finish with a wide grapefruit peel and a sprig of rosemary. Grapefruit amplifies the citrus already running through the Dhōs, while elderflower softens the edges without covering up the juniper and botanical character.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Juniper, citrus peel, fresh herbs and cooling mint
- Palate: Dry and botanical with prominent juniper, coriander, orange and grapefruit layered with earthy spice
- Finish: Clean, crisp and lingering with citrus peel, herbs and a gently cooling botanical note
- Body: Light and clean with enough aromatic intensity and structure to stand up beautifully in cocktails
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dhōs Gin Free taste like?
Dhōs is a dry, botanical gin alternative with prominent juniper supported by coriander, citrus peel, mint and earthy spice. It's particularly well suited to drinkers looking for the familiar botanical profile of a classic gin.
Is Dhōs Gin Free a good substitute for gin?
Yes. Its pronounced juniper and dry botanical profile make it particularly useful anywhere you would normally reach for a traditional gin, from a simple Gin & Tonic to a Gimlet, Southside or French 75.
Does Dhōs Gin Free contain sugar?
No. Dhōs Gin Free is sugar-free and contains zero calories per serving.
How is Dhōs Gin Free made?
Unlike a dealcoholized spirit, Dhōs is built from the ground up rather than first making an alcoholic gin and removing the alcohol. Steam-distilled juniper berry oil is combined with natural botanical flavors, including cold-pressed orange and grapefruit, and the finished spirit is left unfiltered to retain aroma and flavor.
What is the best way to drink Dhōs Gin Free?
A Gin & Tonic is an excellent place to start. Use 2 oz Dhōs with about 4 oz premium tonic over plenty of ice and finish with citrus. It can also be used as a substitute for gin in many classic cocktails.
Does Dhōs Gin Free need to be refrigerated after opening?
No. Store it in a cool, dry place. For the best flavor, Dhōs recommends enjoying it within six months of opening.
Product Details
- Brand: Dhōs
- Product: Gin Free
- Type: Non-Alcoholic Gin Alternative
- Size: 750 mL
- Made in: Sheridan, Oregon, USA
- Flavor Profile: Juniper, coriander, citrus peel, mint and earthy spice
- Sugar: 0 g
- Calories: 0 per serving
- Gluten-Free: Yes
- Vegan: Yes
- Production: Made with steam-distilled juniper berry oil and natural botanical flavors; unfiltered
- Certification: Clean Label Project Certified
- Storage: No refrigeration required; best enjoyed within six months after opening
