Climate Change May Alter Gin and Tonic Taste

By Douglas McIntyre  •  June 19, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains how climate change is beginning to impact even the smallest pleasures—like the taste of gin and tonic. Due to shifting weather patterns, juniper berries—essential for gin’s flavor—are showing measurable changes in taste depending on the harvest year’s conditions. It’s part of a broader trend where climate is altering how many foods and drinks taste.

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