Pink gin was historically used to refer to a cocktail[1] made fashionable in England in the mid-19th century, consisting of Plymouth gin[2] and a dash of Angostura bitters, a dark red bitters that makes the whole drink pinkish.

[3] Lemon rind is also commonly used as a garnish, with the citrus essential oils subtly complementing the flavour.

Pink gin is widely thought to have been created by members of the Royal Navy.

[5] The Royal Navy then brought the idea for the drink to bars in England,[6] where this method of serving was first noted on the mainland.

Though there are no major variations of pink gin, many bartenders vary the amount of angostura bitters used.