It means that the drink is no longer technically gin; it's now a liqueur. Not to be confused with liquor, which is a pure, unsweetened spirit, liqueurs are spirits that have been flavored with ...

Vodka and gin are similar, but different — just ... “Vodka is a spirit that is distilled with the intention of achieving a pure, clean flavor and great texture,” says James Bowker, global ...

The three processes involved in making gin are maceration where you take the botanicals, alcohol, and water and extract the flavor; distillation where you concentrate that flavor; and then dilution.

That remains the case here, with Hendrick’s only stating in very vague terms that the gin is flavored with “a lush blend of green botanicals, delicate herbs, and a kiss of citrus.” ...