Indlovu Gin Takes Gold In New York

What began as a dream and transformed into reality, has become a worldwide sensation. Indlovu Gin.

INTRODUCING GUARDIAN AFRICAN GIN

A DOUBLE GOLD GUARDIAN OF NATURE (CUSTOS NATURAE) Guardian African Gin, a new distinctly African interpretation of craft gin, has been honoured with Double Gold at the 2021 SA Craft Gin Awards which celebrate and promote the finest craft gins distilled in South Africa. This prestigious accolade followed hot on the heels of a Highly…

Citrus & Thyme Gin

It would probably surprise you that it took me a few years to truly appreciate a proper Gin & Tonic.  I started my gin journey with KWV Cruxland Gin and Dry Lemon; yes quite a combination.  today i enjoy a good quality gin with the appropriate tonic, not to mention the garnish which enhances the…

12 Tonics to Christmas: The Ultimate Christmas Tonic

Celebrating good times and great gin is ideal for the festive season.  This is the time to embrace your favourites and that is exactely what I am doing. 

12 Tonics to Christmas: Middle Eastern Gin and Rose Tonic

The fragrant crack of the cardamom and rose transports you to the middle east for a festive season filled with spice and flair. 

FROST POPSICLES MAKES A SPLASH WITH FIVE NEW FLAVOURS!

FROST POPSICLES, pioneers of premium alcohol-based Popsicles in South Africa, are ready to welcome the summer sun with a host of new Popsicle flavours, including the brand’s first non-alcoholic creations.  

ONE Gin to Christmas: New Harbour Distillery Gin – Spekboom

New Harbour Distillery Gin – Spekboom // iGwanitsha Gin South Africa’s Carbon Neutral Craft Distillery It’s a beautiful day in the African bushveld and a perfect day for a local (and indigenous) gin.  As I enjoy the last selection of the Daily Drams gin advent calendar I couldn’t have asked for a better stage to…

2nd Gin to Christmas: Boplaas Gin

Boplaas Gin The very elusive and rumoured Boplaas Gin was a surprise in my ginvent calendar! This finely crafted gin from the Klein Karoo (South Africa) is produced by the Nel Family of Calitzdorp. Boplaas is renowned for the wine it produces, however winemakers are not restricted to the wine presses.  KWV, which produces exceptional…

3rd Gin to Christmas: Ginologist Spice

Ginologist Spice Where science meets gin…. I recall the humble, yet ambitious, beginning of this brand.  Now this is a staple in our drinks cabinet (for various reasons). My very first “gin tasting” experience was with this brand and everything I know know about the botanicals and “perfect serve” was presented by the passionate Gauteng-based…

4th Gin to Christmas: Tanqueray Gin – London Dry Gin

Tanqueray Gin – London Dry Gin Cheers to Charles Tanqueray!  This brave soul traded the church for the still.  And four days to Christmas some people would scoff and groan, but let’s be honest the best drinks were stoked by the monks and clergy. This traditional London Dry Gin has a proud 180 year tradition…

Malfy Gin Lemon Cake recipe

Here’s a Christmas cake recipe which does not conform to the tradition, however this version makes use of the Italian spirit of the Mediterranean. Ingredients to make Malfy Gin Lemon Cake: 50ml Malfy Con Limone Gin 225 grams soft butter (plus extra for greasing) 300 grams caster sugar 6 large eggs 350 grams plain flour…

5th Gin to Christmas: Malfy Gin

Malfy Gin – Gin from Italy distilled with lemons The poster-child of Italian decadence and a ocean-side lifestyle.  The crisp blue and yellow branding screams Italian clichés of fast cars, ocean breezes and tanned bodies. I can close my eyes and picture rows of sun loungers topped with miles and miles of brown legs crisscrossed…

Strawberry & Rose Syrup

It was a combination of inspirations, from the pink hue of The Cape Town Gin & Spirits Company’s Pink Lady gin, to the discussion about French Toast topped with rich and velvety Mascarpone cheese, plump fresh strawberries then lightly drizzled with honey… Capturing all these flavours and showcasing the Pink Lady Gin was the challenge. …

6th Gin to Christmas: Cape Town Gin Company – The Pink Lady Gin

Cape Town Gin Company – The Pink Lady Gin In the spirit of Christmas, and a wonderful summer filled with sunshine and rain, I present my version of the Pink Lady Gin – in a refreshingly frozen state.  Take a look at my suggestion for this floral gin, and get the recipe for my Rose…

7th Gin to Christmas: Woodstock Gin Co

The Woodstock High Tea Gin Time for a “spot of tea”  with Woodstock. Channeling my Alice in Wonderland vibes, I am feeling festive with a High Tea Gin, with flair!  Take a look at the Woodstock High Tea Gin, Balsimo Beads – Rose, Fitch & Leedes Pink Tonic and a wedge of Lime. About the distillery…

8th Gin to Christmas: SALT RIVER GIN by Hope on Hopkins

SALT RIVER GIN by Hope on Hopkins About the Distillery A more contemporary style, the Salt River Gin brings South African flavours to the fore. Made using the London Dry one shot method, this gin is influenced by Hope on Hopkins’ distillery’s location based in the heart of the Western Cape: their Single Malt Vodka…

9th Gin to Christmas: Inverroche Amber

Inverroche Amber We’ve gotten to the single digits and Christmas is approaching fast.  Here’s my 9th Gin to Christmas all the way from Stilbaai, Western Cape.  Festive greetings friends! Red bush, Rooibos tea flavours emerge to taste with hints of sweet toffee apples that give way to delicate florals. The spice returns towards the end…

Home-made Sweet Chilli Sauce

The alternative to slaving away in front of a bubbling pot of chillies would be to succumb to the supermarket version, but do you really know what is crammed into that bottle?  Prepare a batch of this home-made sweet chilli sauce and be assured of the ingredients and the amount of heat, you determine what…

Home-made Biltong

With the recent price-hike of beef, this snack has become a delicacy and quite an art to prepare at home. Today I share with you a traditional home-made Biltong recipe; all these ingredients are easily obtained from your local supermarket and will require a little patience. Brine 60 ml white wine vinegar 3 tbsp worcestershire…

11th Gin to Christmas: Triple 3 Juniper

Triple 3 Juniper The second Christmas treat and gintail is made with the Triple 3 100% Juniper Berry gin.  This handcrafted South African gin is perfect to celebrate the festive season; with christmas-inspired aromas and flavours which include pine, cloves, menthol and vanilla.  The best way to enjoy this flavourful gin is to serve it with…