As World Gin Day approaches on 13th June 2020, we celebrate all things gin. Whether a classic G&T or as a cocktail, this day is all about enjoying our favourite liquid.
Diageo India invites you to commemorate the day by setting up your own party. The Brand Ambassadors of Diageo India have curated ways to elevate your classic gin & tonic by making beautifully delicious drinks in the comfort of your home. This World Gin Day Tanqueray unveils #GardenInMyGlass to celebrate all things Gin
An entire day dedicated to Gin! A global celebration of all things gin, this botanical goodness exudes passion with indigenous flavours whether it is infused in a cocktail or consumed with tonic.
Celebrated since 2009, World Gin Day is always the second Saturday in June, founded by Neil Houston and Emma Stokes, great gin connoisseurs, we can’t thank them enough! It began as a day to commemorate this wonderful concoction by getting people together to explore, experiment and enjoy a glass of their most loved liquid.
As Indians encourage a ravenous appetite for botanical culture, gin cocktails have become the talk of town. Its citrusy, spicy blending notes are making cocktail experiences thrive and get togethers more memorable.
How to celebrate you ask?
As its gin ’o’ clock in India, Diageo India Brand Ambassadors bring to you five ways to elevate and enjoy your favourite Tanqueray & tonic by making beautifully delicious drinks in the comfort of your home. You can also experiment with garnish using fresh ingredients from your home garden, mint, basil, lemongrass, complimenting the liquid as you make your own #GardenInMyGlass
Enjoy your virtual happy hour with this botanical marvel and create unique concoctions that refine your taste buds. From online tastings, to virtual tours via IG-live and gin-laced parties via zoom, put your best online skills to use and let’s raise a glass across the world!
Enjoy World Gin Day with Tanqueray
Classic Tanqueray &Tonic
INGREDIENTS
50 ml Tanqueray London Dry Gin
150 ml Indian Tonic Water
METHOD:
Fill a large wineglass with ice
Pour in Tanqueray and tonic water
Stir well
Garnish with a fresh citrus slices – You can choose from Oranges, lemon, lime or even Musambi.
Mango & Gin
INGREDIENTS:
45 ml Tanqueray London Dry Gin
150 ml Tonic
30 ml Mango juice
2 mint spring
1 Star Anise
2 pieces Raw Mango
METHOD:
Add the gin and mango juice to a glass and stir. Then tap the mint sprig and add the star anise. Fill the glass with crushed ice, top it up with tonic and stir well.
Garnish with Mint Sprig and Raw Mango.
Berried Tanqueray
INGREDIENTS:
60 ml Tanqueray London Dry Gin
30 ml Cranberry juice
10 ml Lime juice
60 ml Tonic
60 ml Soda
1 Fresh Thyme
METHOD:
To a glass add the gin, cranberry juice, lime juice. Tap the thyme, fill the glass the ice, top it up with tonic, soda and stir well. Garnish with a thyme spring.
Pro Tip: You could also freeze some berries and flowers from your garden in ice and add it to make #GardeninMyGlass
Citrusy Sweet Tanqueray
INGREDIENTS:
45 ml Tanqueray London Gin
175 ml Tonic
2 Lime slices
5 Raspberry or any other berry of your choice that is in season.
METHOD:
Add the gin, lime, raspberry to a glass. Fill the glass with ice, top it up with tonic and stir well. Garnish with lime and raspberry.
So, this World Gin Day, be your own bartender and enjoy your favourite gin, the way you like it.
