If you weren't planning to celebrate on 14 February, then Asda might just change your mind thanks to the launch of its brand new Valentine's Day gin.
The supermarket has released a delicious-sounding Cherry Blossom and Lychee flavoured gin liqueur, and the pink spirit sounds ideal for Valentine's Day cocktails.
The newest addition to Asda's Extra Special gin range is also a total bargain at just £10, so you can bet we're tempted.
Crafted using flavours of cherry blossom and lychee, the gin is described as having "floral and fruity notes", with Asda saying it can be enjoyed alone or added to Prosecco to create a fizzy cocktail.
BUY NOW Asda Extra Special Cherry Blossom & Lychee Gin Liqueur, £10
Whether you're hanging out with your partner or planning to meet up with friends, this sounds like a fairly welcome addition to Valentine's Day, me must say.
Chatting about the launch in a release, Asda’s Product Developer, Marion Muir, said: "Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to remind loved ones just how much you care, adding special finishing touches, like a deliciously romantic gin liqueur, to your evening can make it extra special.
"At Asda, customers love our innovative flavour combinations and we’re passionate about giving our customers more of what they want. We create delicous products that deliver on quality and price so that our customers don’t have to compromise – especially on special occasions like Valentine’s Day!"
The new Asda Extra Special Cherry Blossom and Lychee Gin Liqueur, £10, is available to buy in store and online now until the end of March.
Looking for more flavoured gin liqueurs? Here are the best you can buy...
WINNER: Lidl Hortus Pomegranate & Rose Gin Liqueur - Best flavoured gin liqueur
This gin was a winner thanks to its sweet and floral aroma. On the nose we got elderflower and lemon verbena, too, while the pomegranate and rose makes a nice flavour combination. Perfect with Prosecco in the summertime.
Score: 75/100
Available to buy in-store only.
RUNNER UP: Lidl Hortus Rhubarb & Ginger Gin Liqueur
People praised the runner-up gin for its floral and fragrant attributes. Described as creamy by some, it was overall seen as a refreshing and enjoyable liqueur to drink.
Score: 73/100
Available to buy in-store only.
Wilkin & Sons English Rhubarb Gin Liqueur
This gin is spiced yet fresh and vibrant with a lovely soft, creamy texture. It's noticeably sweet yet smooth.
BUY NOW £19.48, Amazon
ASDA Extra Special Rhubarb & Ginger Gin Liqueur
Plenty of words came up in the flavour profile of this gin from lemonade and cream soda, to rhubarb and pine. We enjoyed its sweet taste and warming finish.
BUY NOW £12, Asda
The Braemble Gin Liqueur
Lovely dark forest fruit flavours shone through here including black cherry and blackcurrant. Likened to blackcurrant squash, we enjoyed the sweet smell, paired with the medicinal and herby flavours of juniper.
BUY NOW £20, Amazon
Jawbox Pineapple & Ginger Gin Liqueur
This gin tasted syrupy, with sweet pineapple dominating, followed by a burnt sugar sweetness and warming ginger aftertaste.
BUY NOW £22.54, Amazon
Aldi The Infusionist Passionfruit Gin Liqueur
The notes of passionfruit definitely come through here, along with hints of mango, apricot and other tropical fruits. Described as smooth to drink, this liqueur was sweet but not overbearing.
BUY NOW £9.99, Aldi
BLOOM Strawberry Cup Gin Liqueur
If you love strawberries you'll love this, with testers likening the aroma to strawberry laces or a jam doughnut. The texture is smooth and the alcohol warm, but a little too bitter for some tastes.
BUY NOW £16, Tesco
Wilkin & Sons English Strawberry Gin Liqueur
Flavours of strawberry, caramel, and even peppery rocket were described when tasting this complex gin. Not overly sweet, testers enjoyed the flavour but felt the finish could have been longer.
BUY NOW £18, Sainsbury's
Sipsmith The Original London Cup
This gin had a well-balanced flavour profile, with notes of juniper, red berries, almond and bitter herbs coming through. A good gin, that left a minty freshness on the palate.
BUY NOW £19.50, Amazon
Like this article? Sign up to our newsletter to get more articles like this delivered straight to your inbox.
Francesca Rice is the Multiplatform Editor of Red, leading on all things digital for the brand. She oversees every section of the site, from Fashion to Wellbeing, and directs Red's digital content strategy across all platforms, including newsletter, social media and video. Francesca has worked as a journalist on the UK's top lifestyle and luxury titles since 2013. She joined Red as Digital Editor in 2021, having previously held senior editorial roles at Hearst UK as Good Housekeeping's Deputy Digital Editor and Prima's Senior Digital Writer. Prior to this, she worked as a News & Features Writer for SheerLuxe, after beginning her journalism career as the Features Assistant at Marie Claire. Francesca has a postgraduate diploma in Multimedia Magazine Journalism from the Press Association and a degree in English Literature from Durham University. Having attended an international school, she is fluent in French and Italian (and occasionally Spanish after a few glasses of rosé). She loves travel, books and pizza so a relaxing holiday in Italy is pretty much her dream scenario.
