Oheloberry-infused gin
Oheloberry-infused gin is a craft cocktail ingredient where gin is steeped with the sweet, aromatic berries of the ohelo plant, which is native to Hawaii. The process imparts a vibrant, tart-sweet berry flavor and a distinctive pinkish hue to the spirit. It is often used as a base for creative cocktails or enjoyed simply with tonic water.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
As a spirit-based infusion, it is very low in carbohydrates, fat, and protein, with its calories coming almost entirely from alcohol. A standard serving provides minimal micronutrients, with the berries contributing trace amounts of antioxidants and vitamin C.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 97 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 0.5 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0.5 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg |
| Anthocyanins | Trace |
| Potassium | 5 mg |
Per 1.5 oz (45 ml) gin infusion · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The ohelo berry is a sacred plant in Hawaiian culture, traditionally associated with the goddess Pele, and using it in gin is a modern twist on a native ingredient. Nutritionally, the infusion process allows some of the berry's anthocyanins (powerful antioxidants) to leach into the gin.
