Southward Blood Orange Gin

A vibrant New Zealand craft gin featuring rich blood orange citrus balanced with classic juniper and botanicals.

Southward Blood Orange Gin is a New Zealand craft gin from Southward Distilling Co. that leans into the fuller, slightly richer side of citrus. It takes a traditional gin base and layers in blood orange for a deeper, more rounded flavour than you would expect from a standard citrus-led gin.

Juniper is still there, giving the gin its structure, but it sits alongside the blood orange rather than leading the way. The citrus brings a mix of brightness and gentle sweetness, with a slightly tangy edge that keeps it from feeling too heavy. Supporting botanicals round things out, keeping the profile smooth and well balanced.

It is an easy gin to work with. In a gin and tonic, the citrus comes through clearly and adds a bit more depth than a typical lemon or lime garnish. It also suits cocktails where you want something fruit-forward but not overly sweet. As part of Southward’s range, it shows their focus on flavour while keeping things approachable and easy to enjoy.