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![We celebrated World Gin Day!
With an extensive and impressive range of local gins, South Africans have reason to celebrate!
The best part about gin is that it can be enjoyed in so many different ways. From spicy cinnamon to flavourful florals, there’s something for everyone. We set up a lil gin station in the office in an attempt to create the best gin cocktail. Here’s how it went:
[Eden]: I’m a sucker for festive flavours, which is why I enjoy my G&T with a cinnamon twill and slice of orange. It reminds me of summer at home and long days in matching pj's. Bliss.
[Anke]: Sweet with just the right amount of spice. That's how I enjoy the perfect glass of gin and tonic. One shot of my favourite gin, Cape Fynbos, with Barker & Quin's Hibiscus tonic. Garnished with a few blueberries and raspberries, some mint, and a fun-size of pepper grains. Served chilled – utter perfection!
[Heloïse]: I prefer my gin with garnish that brings out its bitter flavours, mixed with a plain tonic that doesn't have an overwhelming taste. So if you appreciate gin in its pure form like me, here is what you do:
Take a glass, it should be large and preferably crystal, and add a couple of ice blocks. After that, you take your gin and count down “Een, twee, drie, dis ‘n lekker dop die” (the remnants of Potch-culture) as you pour it over the ice. Then you add the following: grapefruit, juniper berries, and rosemary, and top it up with Indian Tonic.
How did you celebrate World Gin Day?
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