{"id":4401,"date":"2024-06-07T13:45:03","date_gmt":"2024-06-07T13:45:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/?p=4401"},"modified":"2024-06-07T13:45:03","modified_gmt":"2024-06-07T13:45:03","slug":"cheers-to-gin-celebrating-the-spirits-special-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/index.php\/2024\/06\/07\/cheers-to-gin-celebrating-the-spirits-special-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheers to Gin! Celebrating the Spirit&#8217;s Special Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"890\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-06-07-at-3.56.21-PM-890x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-06-07-at-3.56.21-PM-890x1024.jpeg 890w, https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-06-07-at-3.56.21-PM-261x300.jpeg 261w, https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-06-07-at-3.56.21-PM-768x883.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-06-07-at-3.56.21-PM.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 890px) 100vw, 890px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Photo Caption: Mixologist Lushasha posing for a photo at a past Gilbeys Event<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>by Bruno Aero<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today , it has evolved into a cultural movement cherished by gin lovers worldwide. The juniper-infused spirit has captured hearts and minds, transitioning from a mere cocktail ingredient to a cultural icon that inspires creativity and innovation in the world of mixology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gilbeys: A Favorite Spirit for Gin Lovers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 1857, Gilbeys has significantly transformed how Kenyans enjoy gin, becoming a favorite among gin enthusiasts. Its unique blend of botanicals and smooth finish makes it an ideal choice for crafting perfect gin cocktails that cater to various flavor profiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Gilbeys continues to pioneer innovative consumption moments and define the art of mixology, transforming the cocktail scene and shaping the way our customers sip, savor, and celebrate gin cocktails,&#8221; says Zipporah Ndung\u2019u, Gilbeys Brand Manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;As we raise our glasses to toast to World Gin Day, I urge our consumers to celebrate not only the spirit itself but also the rich history and creativity that surrounds one of the most iconic gins in the world.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Renowned Kenyan mixologist Lushasha notes that the classic Gin and Tonic is a versatile cocktail that can be enjoyed on any occasion, even at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Gin is one of the most versatile brands and easy to make cocktails with because of the botanicals used. It\u2019s easy to play with and mix with any mixers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we celebrate this iconic day, it\u2019s a great time for gin enthusiasts to try out classic cocktails such as Gin and Tonic, Negroni, and Gin Fizz\u2014perfect cocktails that you can never go wrong with,&#8221; says Lushasha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gin&#8217;s popularity transcends borders, with its influence reaching every corner of the globe. From the classic London Dry to the exotic botanical blends of craft distilleries, gin has become a symbol of sophistication and versatility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s to gin, a timeless classic with endless possibilities. Cheers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gilbeys Cocktail Recipes to Try Out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gin Fizz<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>60ml Gilbey\u2019s Special Dry Gin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>30ml lemon juice, freshly squeezed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>30ml simple syrup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 egg white (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Club soda, to top up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Negroni<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>30ml Gilbey\u2019s Special Dry Gin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>30ml Campari<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>30ml vermouth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Gilbey\u2019s Special Dry Gin and Tonic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>60ml Gilbey\u2019s Special Dry Gin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>120-180ml tonic water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 wedge of lime<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ice cubes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Photo Caption: Mixologist Lushasha posing for a photo at a past Gilbeys Event by Bruno&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4401","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4401","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4401"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4401\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4403,"href":"https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4401\/revisions\/4403"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4401"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4401"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4401"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}