Gin & Tonic (11% ABV): Opens with a pronounced burst of quinine and juniper-forward gin character

The watermelon flavor works well in a Watermelon Spritz alongside a squeeze of lime and a sprig of mint

joined by dry oak

A hint of eucalyptus lingers at the very end

Mai Tai — The dry profile and pot still weight stand up to orgeat and curaçao without becoming cloying

Apologue Aronia Liqueur 750ML beer Gin & Tonic (11% ABV):Apologue Aronia Liqueur 750ML is a 24% ABV botanical berry liqueur made from Midwest grown aronia berries in Chicago, Illinois. Produced by Apologue a distillery founded in 2017 in the city's Pilsen neighborhood this expression spotlights an underutilized berry native to the American Midwest, yielding a tart, complex profile that sits somewhere between cranberry and pomegranate. Quick Facts: ABV: 24% (48 proof) Origin: Chicago, Illinois, USA Style: