There is no doubt about it – you spent your December ordering G+T’s like it was nobodies business! Gin seems to be the “new kid on the block”, it’s the hottest drink on everybody’s cocktail menu this year and your guests are going to LOVE it when you treat them at your wedding!!!
We have seen the trends shift over the years from: the Mimosa bar, to the trusty Pimms cocktail and now, Gin has its time to shine.
Now don’t be fooled – for those of you, novice drinkers, Gin has a proud history. It originates back to the early 17th century in Holland, “Dutch Courage” anyone? For us in the tropics, however, Gin is most loved in a refreshing mix with tonic water (or lemonade) and a slash of fresh cut lemon.
So, in honour of Gin being the must have drink at your wedding for 2017, we spent some time in the heart of Station Drive at The Distillery, with Jordan and Junior, from the residing resturant 031, and they shared with us their Gin cocktail creations that seriously are just, ah-mah-zing. Their spirits ooze African flavours with craft philosophies of small batches, with natural and locally sourced ingredients.
They might inspire you to serve your guests something similar at your wedding, or just up your game with your casual after work G+T that so desperately needs a bit of flair! This is Gin at its absolute finest, all dressed up and ready to show you a good time!
The best news is that yourself can have the opportunity to taste these bad boys and win a spirit tasting and meal at 031 for you and three friends! Be sure to check out the bottom of the post for more details on how to enter!
1.Fruity G n T:
Durban Dry Gin Gin and house made tonic cordial rammed with fresh fruit and herbs, Citrus, cucumber, mint. Perfect for
2. Gin Fizz:
Durban Dry Gin shaken with hose made lemon cordial, fresh egg whites and a dash of soda, sprinkled with Honey bush tea and African rosehip. did some one say Lemon merangue pie?
3. St Clements:
This is definitely an Hooray favourite! Oranges and lemons, the bells of…Durban Dry Gin, shaken up with 031 Naartjie and Rooibos liquer, house lemonade and orange juice, served with a brulee’d orange slice.
4.Gogo’s ruin:
A play on our popular mothers ruin. 031 limited edition Barrel Aged Gin with house made ginger beer, cinnamon syrup and a ginger biscuit rim. A nod to the early gin houses and our African heritage 
So now you know whats on offer right on your Durban doorstep. We would like to hand you over to Jordan who is going to tell you a little bit more about The Tasing Room at Distillery 031 and how you can win this amazing giveaway!
“Set in the heart of Durban’s Trendy Station Drive, Distillery 031, and the 031 Bar and Restaurant are leading the way with craft spirits in KZN, and especially Gin. Our Durban Dry is perfectly suited for our dry summers and mild winters our house made tonic water is unique to us and our limited edition Barrel Aged Gin is a South African first. Expect juniper, citrus and a floral finish from our African hose hip, a uniquely KZN botanical we use.
We are super pleased to be opening the tasting room on weekends for guided tours and tastings. Prices include a full or standard product tasting, a welcome drink and lunch in our restaurant, the only restaurant in the country set inside a working distillery. A perfect start for any stag party and a hen do!
As with our spirit ethos, our food is all produced from scratch and we have taken old favourites and put a modern, trendy twist using inspiration from SA and abroad
Our bar showcases the best of our spirits in the guise of classic cocktails as well as craft cocktails where we get to be creative and have a bit of fun. Proudly South African, Proudly KZN, Proudly different, Distillery 031 and The 031 Bar and Restaurant are shifting expectations and norms since 2016.”
If this sounds like something that is right up your ally and you would like to enjoy some of the finest spirits Durban has to offer, and a G+T or two of course, make sure you enter the raffelcopter below. In order to qualify for this amazing competition, your will need to…
- Like Distillery 031 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
- Leave a comment below stating you have done the above WHO you would share this awesome prize with!
This is such an amazing give away, thank you to Jordan and Distillery031 for making this happen!