Konig's Westphalian Gin fermented, juniper berries from the bushes of that plant that grow on the slopes of the nearby Teutoburg Forest. In the nineteenth century around twenty companies produced the spirit. Only gins distilled near Steinhagen can legally be called "Steinhäger" gins. Since Konig's gin was much like other "Steinhäger" gins, it sought to differentiate itself from its competitors through exaggerated advertising slogans. The gin claimed unlikely medicinal benefits under the slogan, "The Spirit that rejuvenates". Other such slogans included "The only perfect gin", "The Royal Liqueur" and "The Royal Appetiser & Digestive". Its advertising included the obviously spurious claim that it
Rhubarb and Ginger Gin It is common for rhubarb and ginger gin to be served as 'rhubarb ginger gin and tonic', typically consisting of 2 shots of gin, which is then topped up with tonic water. This is served in a highball glass over ice. 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