If you thought asparagus was just for grilling or tossing in a spring salad, think again—because Long Road Distillers in Grand Rapids has gone full veggie-forward with their newest, weirdest, and somehow wonderful creation: Asparagin.
That’s right, it’s gin made with asparagus. And before you make that face, it’s got a good reason for existing.
“Asparagus is one of the most iconic spring crops in Michigan,” said co-founder Kyle VanStrien in a release. “We’ve always looked for ways to highlight local agriculture in unexpected ways.”
Mission accomplished, Kyle.…