#MusgraveWorldGinDay

In celebration of all things Gin & since Gin is one of my favourite spirits to sip on to get me in good spirits. Did you know that World Gin Day has been up & running globally for 9 years now already? This year, 10 June it's happening again!

Good news for those those lovers of Local Homemade Gin, and even better for those of us that love Musgrave Gin. So a little birdy has dropped in & let me know that this year, Musgrave Gin is encouraging all gin-lovers to raise a glass (or 4) to the occasion & enjoy some Musgrave Gin in the comfort of their own homes or at one of the partner venues across the country. 

When you arrive at any of the below listed venues, all you need to do is ask for the Musgrave World Gin Day Special & you will be brought a specialty Musgrave12 Pink Gin or Musgrave11 Original drink.  

Cape Town:

- The Stack

- The Silo

- The Gin Bar

- Sundoo by Seelan

Durban:

- Chef's Table

- Delish Sisters

- 1904 Bistro Americaine

Jo'burg:

- Glenda's in Hyde Park

What you will be served...

The Roadhouse Gin Shake: Blackberry Jam, Cream, Musgrave12 Pink Gin & some Fizz.

The Hey Hunny: Musgrave11 shaken with a Honey & Nut syrup, with Lemon Juice & Bitters, finished off with a Soft Foam. 

Musgrave12 Signature Pink G & T: Double Rosewater infused Gin, topped with Barker & Quin Tonic, garnished with Pink Peppercorns & a sprig of Thyme.

Well naturally you know that there will always be something in it for you too. But only if you share your #MusgraveWorldGinDay experience with everyone of social media.

Oh, so on a side note. Simone Musgrave has brought us something rather cool. The world now can welcome #MusgraveMinis. Yes, that's right. Musgrave Gin now comes in miniature 50ml replica bottles. Perfect for traveling... (All I'm saying is #WatchThisSpace)

Okay, to get back to the competition. You stand a chance of winning 6 #MusgraveMinis if you share your experience using #MusgraveWorldGinDay, #WorldGinDaySA or #MusgraveMinis & tagging @MusgraveGin on Twitter or @Musgrave_Gin on Instagram. It's honestly that easy. 

and on the 12th Day of Christmas...

An artisanal Joburg Dry Gin, which has been crafted & copper distilled in small batches in Linbro Park in Johannesburg. A total of 13 different botanicals have been sourced from all over the world, majority of which are native African medicinal herbs and sourced from  the Faraday muti market. (I think this makes quite a few people very interested in what is actually in a bottle of Ginifer.)

The bottle. Sleek. Matt Black. Sexy. It is a catchy design that is very inviting. 

This Handcrafted Dry Gin is inspired by the vibrant energy that only Joburg has to offer. It is super smooth. You would expect as there are 13 botanical in one bottle, that they surely would get lost in the flavours. But as it is a heavy botanical load, it handles the strong flavours well & nothing gets lost.

13 Botanicals, over 4 days, aged over 2 months ensures that Ginifer honours the cultures of Johannesburg. 

The Ginfer also comes in a Chilli varietal, where a barrel aged infusion creates a special something, especially for those of you who like a little extra kick in your drink.

My very own Ginifer Gin cocktail. (Nameless for now)

Ingredients:

- 1 tot Ginifer Gin (2 if you are feeling extra parched)

- Strawberries

- Cloves

- Rosemary

- Rose Syrup

- Fever-Tree Elderflower Tonic Water

Cocktailing:

- Add the Cloves to your Westcliff Gin

(let that stand for a few minutes)

- Crush the Strawberries & Rosemary together

- Crush your ice

- Add the crushed Rosemary & Strawberries to the ice

- Add the Ginifer Gin & Cloves

- Stir in a teaspoon of Rose syrup

- Top it up with the Fever-Tree Elderflower Tonic Water

Now you are ready to #PassTheGin (Again) & add a bottle under your Christmas Tree this year. Readily available. Just check it out here.

Yes... I'm Santa Claus again today. Thanks to Ginifer, I have 2 bottles of Gin to give away to 2 lucky readers this Christmas.

How to enter:

1. Like As Seen By Lloyd on Facebook or Follow @Lloydi_Boy & @GiniferGin on Twitter

2. Repost this blog post, remember to include the #12DoCwithLloyd, on Facebook or Twitter

3. Tag a friend in your post with whom you like to #PassTheGin 

NB. Remember, you have to include the #12DoCwithLloyd otherwise I can not see who has entered.

Good Luck!

Winners will be announced on 25th of December 2016.

Oh! And keep your eyes on the my social media & blog, there are more giveaways coming your way in the next few days leading up to Christmas.

Gin & Tonic Festival

#PassTheGin
(that's my thing when it comes to having a good G&T with my friends)

So the next best thing on the market and the latest bandwagon that everyone seems to be getting in on, is gin. Small batch & Artisanal Gin. And what better way for Pretoria to taste, swirl & celebrate the fastest growing spirit category in the world than at the Gin & Tonic Festival. 

The festival that will be featuring some of the country's most exciting local gin distilleries as well as some of the more well-known international gin names will be taking place in the Tshwane CBD on Saturday, 5 November at the new and trendy 012 Central Venue.

What better way to enjoy a good G&T than tantalising your taste buds with some artisanal food that has been expertly paired with various of the G&T cocktails whilst taking the opportunity to chat to mixologists and ginsmiths to learn about what goes into making their unique G&T cocktails and to hear more about their "Gin Story."

The Festival kicks off at 11 AM and will be going on all day until 7 PM, with some of the country's top local artists (you can check in with me later to find the line-up, or keep your eye on the Facebook page) with a dedicated music and entertainment stage to keep you entertained. Or you can choose to take a chance in preparing your very own cocktails and even get to see the best barmen in the local industry compete head to head in a mixology competition. 

Now we all know that everyone loves getting a Goodie Bag. And guess what. At this event, everyone gets one, which includes a Gin Booklet, a branded Gin & Tonic Festival glass and various promotional material from local distilleries. (There may even be a small surprise in there too.)

Tickets are limited. (And that is always better, I mean, it's not at all pleasant when you are at an event and you need to queue for ages just to get a taste of something. So "small & personal" is what is going to make this day a hit.)

If you are very eager to get your tickets (like you should be), you can get in on the "Early Bird" ticket sales now! Visit Nutickets Now.

Early Bird - R 125.00

Regular - R 155.00

(Which means, you're saving R30.00 which you can use towards catching a Zebra Cab to the event)

If you are still skeptical about it, check out the Gin & Tonic Festival that happened in Joburg earlier this year here.

For any more information, then just go find them on Facebook - Gin & Tonic Festival