This Saturday is world gin day. No, we didn’t make this up but I wish I did. World Gin Day started out like any other holiday with a man and a dream, sort of… Neil Houston of YetAnotherGin actually started it in 2009 as just a way to bring his friends together to enjoy a good gin cocktail and now it’s turned into a full-blown global celebration. Hat’s off to Neil, Gin is my favorite spirit, and if I had been smart enough I’d have thought of this years ago.
If you’re looking to celebrate it’s pretty simple. Grab a bunch of friends, and a few bottles of gin, a few mixers and citrus fruits and have fun. Be a part of the global phenomena and celebrate World Gin Day with us this Saturday (or all weekend long) & If you’re looking for a little inspiration we have a few cocktail suggestions below or you can check out some previous Gin stories we’ve done here at Intoxicology as well:
A Few Gin cocktails:
15 Gin Cocktails using just one bottle.
Red White and Blue Gin Cocktail
Even Martha Stewart Likes Gin!
A Few Gin Reviews:
Greyling Modern Dry Gin Review
And a BONUS: A GIN MILKSHAKE ERRRMMMYYGGAAWWWD –
Bloodhound Shake
By Allison Kave, Butter & Scotch, Brooklyn, NYC
1 ounce Caorunn Gin
1/2 ounce sweet vermouth
1/2 ounce dry vermouth
2 scoops vanilla ice cream
1 scoop strawberry ice cream
Combine all ingredients in a blender until blended. Pour into a parfait or pint glass. Top with whipped cream and a slice of fresh strawberry.
