Local G&T
Enjoying a G&T as the sun goes down is one of life’s pleasures. And it tastes even better when you know you’re supporting local producers and helping to boost the local economy. Here are our top 5 locally-produced gins and how to drink them...
Smooth and sophisticated, this hand-crafted gin has a dedicated following amongst many gin connoisseurs. It has a refreshing, clean flavour, led by juniper and is beautifully balanced by fresh citrus and heady notes of elderflower, which give a long and full flavoured finish.
6oclockgin.com
G&T: add a splash of Fever-Tree elderflower tonic water and a slice of lime to bring out the floral and citrus flavours.
Quite literally ‘The Spirit of the Cotswolds’, this gin includes botanicals that are bursting with the flavours of the local fields, hedgerows and gardens, such as verbena and hawthorn. It also includes hops in a nod to the brewing heritage of sister company, the Cotswold Brewing Co, as well as a heavy dose of refreshing lime and lemon peel.
spiritofthecotswolds.co.uk
G&T: bring out the citrus notes with Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic Water and freshly squeezed lime.
The famously triple-distilled gin has become renowned for its smooth, yet modern and fresh profile. It has subtle citrus and juniper notes that are balanced with heady vanilla and blueberry. For a seasonal alternative, try the Sibling Gin Summer Edition, infused with fresh strawberries and homemade black pepper syrup.
siblingdistillery.com
G&T: enjoy the Sibling Gin Summer Edition with a slice of strawberry, some fresh basil and lots of ice.
This award-winning gin has a blend of over 10 botanicals including lavender from the Cotswolds. In fact, our local grasslands inspired the brand’s No 1 Wildflower Gin, an intoxicating blend of cornflowers, lavender and orange that sings of summer meadows.
cotswoldsdistillery.com
G&T: bring out the lavender notes by serving with Indian tonic water and a sprig of lavender.
Winner of the Whisky Exchange Spirit of the Year Award 2017, this artisan gin is the culmination of one man’s quest to create distilling perfection. It contains a blend of 34 botanicals, including Sicilian blood orange zest and flowers from the British native lime tree as well as spice, pine and honey.
capreolusdistillery.co.uk
G&T: bring out the natural sweetness of the botanicals with Indian tonic water and a slice of orange.
Friday 3rd July – Sunday 19th July 2020 in our Bidford-on-Avon store.
Try some 6 O’Clock Gin at a reduced price when you swipe your reward card at the till.
