Both sweet and tart, the Gin Fizz is a classic, perfectly balanced cocktail. The simple recipe involves adding soda water to magically create a frothy egg white foaming top. The best part? It only takes 5 minutes to make!  Here is what you'll need: your choice of gin, lime juice, maple syrup (or simple syrup), soda water, and an egg white.  Fun fact: The first documented Gin Fizz comes from an 1876 cocktail recipe book. No wonder it has become so popular, it's the perfect sour gin cocktail with the signature frothy foam topping!    Here are the Gin Fizz ingredients req ..read more

If you're anything like us, you  know that Gin is not just to drink. In case you were looking for gift "ginspiration" for gin lovers, here is the perfect selection to choose from.  The appeal for gin shows no sign of slowing down. In fact if we are anything to go by, it seems to be getting more and more popular.  With all the new botanical and fruit infused flavours coming onto the market. The beauty of this drink is that the range of different flavours means that there’s a gin to suit everyone, from spicy to floral to juniper heavy. Low Cost Gifts for Gin Lovers If you’re looki ..read more

What are you filling your at-home bar with this year? Here are our recommendations for a socially distanced gin-fueled gathering.  The traditional pine taste derived from juniper is a classic when it comes to gin. But as new Gins hit the market, the variety of flavours are endless. Whether you enjoy an old school gin or you are looking for something new to sip on, these gins definitely deserve a spot on your bar this year!  Hendrick's Gin.  Tanqueray London Dry Beefeater Highclere Castle Gin.  The Botanist Islay Dry Gin Monkey 47 Roku Nolet's Silver Dry Gin.  Sipsmith ..read more

The iconic brand of gin, Bombay Sapphire is made in England from a recipe of 10 botanicals including; cassia, cubeb berries, coriander, angelica, juniper berries, orris root, almond, lemon, grains of paradise, and liquorice. The triple distilled gin was launched in 1987.  The name Bombay Sapphire originates from India in the 18th century. The blue bottle, printed with the image of Queen Victoria on the label is recognized worldwide  Bombay Sapphire is owned by Bacardi and is distilled at a facility in Laverstoke, Hampshire. Ingredients for the production of the gin are imported ..read more

Nothing like a refreshingly bitter Negroni. So how do you make the perfect Negroni? The secret is all in the ingredients. The key to the great cocktail is selecting a gin-vermouth pairing that complements the bitter flavours of Campari.  Ingredients 1 ounce gin 1 ounce Campari 1 ounce sweet vermouth Garnish: orange peel Steps Add the gin, Campari and sweet vermouth to a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir until well-chilled. Strain into a rocks glass filled with large ice cubes. Garnish with an orange peel. Fun Fact The Negroni is believed to have been invented in the 20th ..read more

I’m sure we’re all used to the classic lemon or lime, or even a cucumber. But here we have a list of 10 unusual and exciting garnishes that will enhance the flavours of each individual gin… Black Pepper – Some black peppercorns to add a little heat and spice Cinnamon – For a Christmas style G&T, add some orange slices, a pinch of nutmeg and garnish with a cinnamon stick Fresh Chilli -  Make sure you de-seed and cut off the pith first, but adding a lice or two of fresh red chilli will add warmth to your drink Coriander – The citrus flavour of this herb is very complementary, and you c ..read more

With the summer only a few months away, I’m sure we’re all looking forward to a refreshing gin cocktail in the sun. Here’s a really simple recipe for a delicious Gin Pornstar Martini… Ingredients 50ml flavoured Gin (we recommend mango or passionate fruit flavour)  50ml smooth orange juice, fresh or bottled 100ml Prosecco (we use dry) 1 slice of passionfruit or orange Method Add 50ml Gin and 50 ml orange juice into a cocktail shaker with ice cubes and shake until the mix begins to foam. Strain the mix into a Martini glass Top up with 100ml Prosecco Add passionfruit or orange juice as ga ..read more

We love drinking Gin for many reasons and we love others who also share our passion. Here are 10 reasons why… We love trying new things There are hundreds of different gins and even though we may have our favourites, we love to try new ones We love to experiment Gins, tonics and gin cocktails are plentiful and we love to be creative with different combinations and styles We always have fun things to do From gin festivals, to new gin bars, there’s always exciting gin-related activities We are versatile There are numerous ways we can enjoy gin, from a G&T cake to ice lollies We love ..read more

Here are 10 interesting facts about our favourite beverage that will impress any gin-enthusiast: 1. Gin originates from around 1689.  2. Gin is English – not Dutch.  3. Britain consumed 3.5 million gallons of gin in 1721. 4. The best way to compare gin tastes is at room temperature, diluted with an equal amount of water. 5. Barely any juniper is cultivated, most is picked wild. 6.The juniper berry is actually tiny pine cones of the juniper shrub. The pine cones are so tightly clenched they appear like small blue-purple berries. 7 ..read more

Nothing better than a light, refreshing G&T on a warm summer's day! Follow these simple steps to make the perfect G&T: Preparation Large highball or balloon glass A handful of good quality ice cubes  Bottle of your favourite gin A fine, chilled tonic water (200ml bottles keep it fresh) Fresh lime Sharp knife Chopping board Bottle opener Long spoon/stirrer Method 1. Start with the lime and cut it into wedges. You can do this on the chopping board by slicing the fruit into two halves, then the halves into four wedges. You should end up with eight perfectly form ..read more