Juniper (given name) "Benny & Joon" (where the Joon character was short for Juniper), Pamela Dean's novel "Juniper, Gentian, and Rosemary", and the Donovan song, "Jennifer Juniper". The Juniper tree's name is derived from the Latin word juniperus. In Latin, juniperus is combination of the word "junio," which means young, and "parere," to produce, hence youth producing, or evergreen. Ginepro (Italian for Juniper), Ginevra (Italian variant form of Juniper), and Ginny are other names that also refer to the Juniper tree. Juniper is used to flavour the alcoholic spirit gin. The traditional drink jenever and its French name "genièvre" are names for juniper.
Rhubarb and Ginger Gin Rhubarb and Ginger Gin Rhubarb and Ginger Gin or Rhubarb Ginger Gin is a sort of infused liquor. It is produced commercially by several companies, but can be made at home by infusing gin with rhubarb. The infused gin can be consumed as is or used as a base for mixed cocktails. Key ingredients are gin, ginger and rhubarb with the last ingredient turning the whole drink pinkish. Lemon zest and sugar are also typically part of the drink and it is often garnished with lemon. Typically rhubarb and ginger gin is topped up with iced water, rarely without water.