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Forget pink gin! Asda now sells a purple gin that tastes of berry

IF you're someone who has lost interest in pink spirits, fear not, as Asda is selling a PURPLE gin now.

Available in store and online, the berry gin has hints of blueberry, blackberry and blackcurrant.

 Asda is selling a purple gin and it tastes of berry
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Asda is selling a purple gin and it tastes of berry

The 70cl bottle has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 40 per cent is on sale for £16.

The is a step up for those who have made their way around the coloured and flavoured gins we've had so far.

The craze started with pink gin but it seems as though the UK is a fan of a range of colours.

Previously, Asda launched lemon sherbet, parma violets and pear drops flavoured gins - all tasting like and resembling (in colour) the old-fashioned sweets.

Asda's Extra Special Gin range is now made up of nine flavours.

The budget supermarket isn't the first to bring out a purple gin, however.

has a sweet cassis flavour and is only £15.50 at Sainsbury's.

Sainsbury's also stocks - but the same sized bottle will set you back an extra £4.

Supermarket rival Tesco is selling - which is also purple - at the discounted price of £30.

It seems as though pink gin's moment might be over.

Asda like their fruity gin drinks, having previously recreated M&S' versions - but for much cheaper.

If you're less berry and more citrus, there's orange flavoured and coloured gin too - Sainsbury's is selling a chocolate orange gin.

The supermarkets are on it with flavoured gins, with Aldi picking up awards for their pocket-friendly spirits.

Beefeater bring out two summery gins with zesty Blood Orange and sweet Pink Strawberry

Not a huge fan of gin but still want a fun drink? Magners has launched a pink cider for you to try.


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