If you're searching for a premium floral gin that’s both elegant and truly unique, Silver Needle Gin by Five Eleven Distilling is your next must-try spirit. Handcrafted in small batches in South Australia, this botanical gin is infused with rare Silver Needle white tea and fragrant elderflower, creating a silky, aromatic gin unlike anything else on the market.
Whether you’re a gin connoisseur or simply looking to explore new gin cocktails, Silver Needle Gin delivers a refined floral profile that balances creativity with classic craftsmanship.
🌿 Botanical Elegance: What Makes Silver Needle Gin Special?
The secret to Silver Needle Gin’s distinct personality lies in its standout botanicals: Silver Needle white tea (Bai Hao Yinzhen) and elderflower.
🫖 Silver Needle White Tea
Sourced with care from its native origin in China, Silver Needle is one of the most prized white teas in the world. Only the youngest tea buds are used, offering a soft, herbal character with no bitterness. In this gin, it adds notes of hay, honey, and a subtle earthiness, creating a smooth and calming tea-forward gin that lingers gently on the palate.
🌸 Elderflower
Elderflower brings a bright floral sweetness, with nuances of lychee, pear, and honeysuckle. Its fragrance and taste enhance the gin’s delicate nature, rounding out the white tea’s earthiness with a springlike aroma.
Together, these botanicals create an exceptionally elegant floral gin—light, aromatic, and full of layered character.
👃 Flavour Profile: A Floral Gin with Complexity
On the Nose:
You’ll be greeted with soft, floral aromas—the gentle scent of white tea, subtle lemon zest, and the sweet lift of elderflower. It’s like walking through a blooming garden with a cup of herbal tea in hand.
On the Palate:
Expect a silky mouthfeel with clear tea notes, a touch of ripe peach, and a smooth progression into bright citrus and traditional piney juniper. The finish is crisp, clean, and lingering, offering a balanced interplay of tea, florals, and spice.
🍸 How to Drink Silver Needle Gin: Signature Cocktails
🌼 Silver Needle Gin Sour
A floral twist on a classic:
45ml Silver Needle Gin
25ml fresh lemon juice
20ml elderflower syrup
(Optional) Egg white for froth
Shake well and serve in a coupe glass. Garnish with lemon zest or edible flowers.
Why it works: The elderflower syrup boosts the gin’s aromatics, while the lemon juice enhances its citrus profile. It’s soft, zesty, and luxurious.
🌿 Elderflower Gin & Tonic
An effortless way to impress:
45ml Silver Needle Gin
Fever-Tree Elderflower Tonic
Ice, fresh pear or cucumber, and mint
Serve in a tall glass. Stir gently and garnish creatively.
Why it works: The tonic amplifies the floral notes and keeps the drink light, fresh, and perfect for a sunny afternoon.
✨ Why Choose Silver Needle Gin?
If you love craft spirits that combine innovation, elegance, and premium ingredients, Silver Needle Gin is for you. It’s not just another floral gin—it’s a refined tea gin with balance, depth, and character.
✅ Small-batch distilled in South Australia
✅ Features rare Silver Needle tea and natural elderflower
✅ Ideal for premium cocktails or sipping neat
✅ The perfect gift for tea lovers, gin fans, and floral spirit enthusiasts
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Silver Needle Gin is your invitation to experience botanical elegance. From the first aroma to the final sip, it's a gin that redefines sophistication—crafted for those who appreciate the finer details.