November is Old Fashioned Month in the US – a time to celebrate one of the world’s original cocktails. Dating back to the late 1800s, the Old Fashioned is described as one of the greatest cocktails of all time and remains a classic to this day, thanks to its elegant simplicity and perfectly merged flavours. […] More
With summer approaching, there is only one thing that will hit the spot just right – and that is a Classic Martini. Whether shaken or stirred, nothing makes you feel more classy than when you have a Martini in your hand (James Bond clearly knew what he was talking about!). That’s why Cape Town Gin […] More
Gin collectors, listen up! It is that time of year when Flowstone Gin’s limited edition Snuffbox varietal is in season! The Trees beautiful white and yellow flowers are just starting to bloom and each morning the tree just a few metres from the distillery door is alive with bees from the distilleries’ two hives. The […] More
Welcome to this Sort Of recipe. Why Sort Of? Because we don’t really have quantities for you. It’s more like… inspiration. It really depends on your taste. So mix it up the way you like it and let us know how it goes! Luckybird comes to you from the makers of Sir Fruit, South Africa’s #1 […] More
Do you hear that? Clinking ice as it hits the bottom of a highball glass – that’s the sound of South Africa’s ultimate summer refreshment being prepared… the Angostura Rock Shandy! Enter the Angostura Summer Rock Shandy competition here! The Angostura Rock Shandy is a classic South African drink, its simple and refreshing taste holding […] More
Made for slow sipping, this vintage cocktail is perhaps the most well-known cocktail in the world. It’s old yet fashionable, sweet & aromatic, yet spirit forward – It hits all the right notes. Let’s get down to it, the Old Fashioned is a little more than just a slug of whisky, seasoned and sweetened. Yet, […] More
Inspired by Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Cape Town Gin & Spirits Company is offering FREE Breast Cancer screenings at The Gin Emporium at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront from the 25th to the 27th of October, between 10am and 6pm. No bookings are required, and it only takes 5 minutes for you to have your […] More
Here’s a perfect recipe to celebrate Halloween! Thinking about something spooky and special for this Halloween? Dracula’s Bloody Mary is the spookiest drink for the event…so bloody and so spicy that it is the perfect treat for all vampire chilliheads out there! Dracula’s Bloody Mary Recipe Ingredients: 2 measures of vodka 5 measures of tomato […] More
Cocktails don’t need to be hard work. The trick is to choose a perfectly balanced botanical gin with an interesting flavour and fragrance profile. Abandon the complicated recipes and try these easy-peasy cocktails. The ideal gin for a simple cocktail is to be found in the Flowstone Gin range. Each is infused with wild Bushveld […] More
Who would have thought that the simple combination of soda water, lemonade, and ANGOSTURA® aromatic bitters would have everyone talking this summer? The Angostura Rock Shandy is proving that less is more! It looks like boozier isn’t always better as people all over the world are choosing low and no-alcohol drinks. Low-ABV is the buzzword […] More
No matter where you are or who you are with, go with the flow, have a Gin and Tonic. The beauty of a G&T is its simplistic, yet deliciously refreshing flavour. It is a drink that denies the concept of ‘right place, right time’. For any occasion, anywhere with anyone, sometimes all you need is […] More
We are springing to action this season with Flowstone Gin. There are places to be and Buddleja flowers to be harvested! As the days get warmer and the sun gets brighter, South Africa comes to life with the bright orange and yellow fields of floral heaven that grace our dreams all through winter. Now that […] More