Fruit

Juniper Berry

About This Entry

Juniper berry is the piney gin botanical with resinous berry character in game, sauerkraut, and Nordic cooking — its aromatic bitterness pairs with gin, dry cider, and structured rustic reds.

Wine Pairing Explanation

Primary wine styles

Alternative wine styles

Common Culinary Uses

At a Glance

Group

Berries

Classification

Fruits

Usage intensity

accent

Scientific name

Juniperus communis

Scientific Classification

Display name
Juniper Berry
Classification
Fruits
Group
Berries
Scientific name
Juniperus communis

Taxonomy

Usage intensity
accent

Pairing guidance is based on general culinary principles and may vary by preparation and preference.