6 local gins we love

Gin has come a long way since its medicinal origins in the Middle Ages. It’s now a favourite for many G&T purists and mixologists alike. We’ve picked out our favourite South African-made gins – get ready to upgrade your drinks trolley.

  • Hope on Hopkins

    Made in a small distillery in Salt River, Cape Town, Hope on Hopkins comes in two types: London Dry, Salt River and Mediterranean, each with a slightly different flavour but still based on the unique combination of South African-grown ingredients.

  • Inverroche

    Also distilled in the Western Cape, with Inverroche there’s a flavour to suit every palette: the classic dry gin for old school G&T lovers, the Verdant that has strong fynbos and botanical flavours, and the Amber that’s citrus and spicy.

  • Jorgensen’s

    Its minimalist bottle stands out on the shelves, and its taste is one of a kind too: it’s infused with citrus, liquorice, ginger and apricot kernels along with juniper berries for a fruity explosion.

  • New Harbour Distillery Rooibos-Infused Gin

    Here’s one for the tea lovers. New Harbour’s gin is mixed with the finest rooibos leaves, which gives it its deep amber flavour, and distilled in small batches.

  • Cruxland

    KWV now make more than just your uncle’s favourite brandy. Their gin is infused with Kalahari truffles, 9 botanicals and 100% grape spirits.
  • FEVER-TREE ELDERFLOWER TONIC WATER

    Now pimp out your home bar

    Your choice of mixer and what you use to make your drinks are as important as the spirit you decide to use. You can add a new flavour, change the colour of your drink or keep it classic – there’s a tonic water, lemonade or ginger ale just for you. Here are our favourites.

    Fever-Tree Tonic
    One of the best tonics around, Fever-Tree is perfect for traditionalists who want to try something new. It has a fresh taste and comes in a few variants including elderflower, lemon-flavoured to aromatic tonic water, along with ginger ale, lemonade and more.
     

    Try:
    Fever-Tree Elderflower Tonic Water 4 x 200 ml

  • COPPER COCKTAIL SHAKER

    Copper cocktail shaker

    Go into mixologist mode with this home bar must-have. Copper is one of the trendiest metals this summer too, so you’ll look like you really know your stuff. 
  • BAR SET ON WOODEN STAND

    5-piece bar set

    Of course, what’s a bar without a strainer, bottle opener, fruit knife, ice tongs and tot measurer? This kit comes with all of these essentials decked in a stylish wooden stand for a modern finish to your favourite part of your house.
  • CRYSTAL COCKTAIL GLASS

    Cocktail glass

    Presentation is key when it comes to cocktail making, so complete the experience with a few of these cocktail glasses – your G&T’s will taste and look a whole lot better.