With Valentine’s Day approaching, the Pinkster and Mermaid pink gin could be perfect gift options if your significant other likes a gin. We really enjoyed our pale ale in here and although our visit was only fleeting as on every other visit to here we had a great time. By Natasha Ferguson They keep saying that the gin bubble is going to burst but instead it just keeps getting bigger, and so it should – it’s delicious! Aesthetics wise, the 38% Mermaid Pink Gin from the Isle of Wight Distillery is getting a solid 5/5 for me.

Part three – make the espresso martini: you’ll need vodka, the coffee liqueur and sugar syrup and double strength coffee. Get a jar to use as a shaker, an egg cup and a sieve. Add approx. 40ml vodka (2 egg cups), 20ml of coffee liqueur, 40ml of strong coffee – stir and taste, then add a splash of sugar syrup and ice and shake. Red Door – Apple and Elderflower Cooler We have to start with the OG right? This one put local premium gins on the map, and we must thank them for it. It’s beautiful in its original form but comes in a variety of flavours such as lemongrass and rose petals but the real hero in the stall is the Valencian Orange. While so many gins combine several fruits or flavours, Liverpool Gin likes to go in strong with one banging hero flavour and does it well. Over the river on ‘the dark side’ you’ll find the Tappers distillery who are fully committed to reviving the art of gin. Their flavours are many and their bottles are stunning (the pink gin is a must have, even if it’s just to ogle the bottle) but their most famous offerings are their Darkside gin and their Wintergreen aromatic. Just try and keep us away from the Hydropathic Pudding Summer Fruits Cup as soon as the sun comes out though!The Ginsmiths experience begins with a history of gin and gin distilling. We will take you on a tour of our own Liverpool distillery and introduce you to our own gin, Ginsmiths off Liverpool. You will learn about botanicals and how we source local ingredients before choosing which ones you will use in your gin. You will be guided through the distilling process at your own personal distilling station. Gin school will conclude with a tasting session of all the gins created before you take home your own distilled bottle of gin. Everything about the bottle felt luxurious, special, something definitely gift worthy for a special occasion. The gin tour will start with a history of gin, an introduction into gin stills and three tasters of our very own Ginsmiths of Liverpool gin. After your gin tour you can enjoy a Sunday roast in our brewery taproom. I put both to the test and judged everything from flavour to aesthetics of the bottle, here’s what I found: Mermaid Pink Gin

If you like your G&T with a slice of seaside, head to Marine Street Social at Marine Point New Brighton and sip your Whitley Neil or Persian Blue gin on the terrace. Soak up the rays or party under the stars with your favourite tipple and magnificent views out over the Mersey. More info here. 8 – Jenever We can’t have an Everton gin without a nod to its rival across the park. Another traditional gin but this time with hints of orange, elderflower and liquorice, this is the perfect addition to any red’s alcohol collection. Raise a glass to the recent Premier League champions and then have another to toast the future 7 th CL win? Let’s be honest, everybody loves gin, whatever the weather, it’s always a refreshing tipple choice after a long day. In this city we love a bit of get up and go, an entrepreneurial spirit and of course, we love gin – so meet these 16 local gins you absolutely must sample (if you haven’t already of course)… Liverpool Gin

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Part two – cover a pan with a thin cloth (a J Cloth is fine) and pour liqueur through it to strain off the granules. Carefully remove the cloth, put on a low heat – don’t let it bubble. Taste and then add a pinch of salt to enhance flavours and keep stirring while on heat until it’s all dissolved. My pale ale was really good, a crisp, well balanced pale ale with a big hit of hops,very easy to drink and a beer style both myself and my twin brother Stephen are particularly fond of. Some say the taste is quite bitter (calm down, calm down, we love you blues!) but we love this traditional taste named in honour of a traditional club. Serve with citrus and tonic in a big balloon glass and shout at the telly to your hearts content.

It’s hard to keep your in this gorgeous sunshine, but this light, refreshing cooler from The Florist might just help… New Bird Street oasis, Botanical Garden is a green space dedicated to the appreciation of Gin. Yes, we know it’s winter and this venue is currently closed, but how could we not include it in a guide to Gin?! We are counting down the days until its return in spring 2020. More info here. 4 – Love Lane Brewery, Bar & Kitchen DELIVERY: Let the drinks come to you. ?? Plenty of bars and off-licenses delivering tonight. #StayHomeSaveLives Named for the iconic waterfront, this delicately flavoured gin has been a firm local favourite for years. It’s pink gin but not as you know it – instead of the more obvious berries they’ve chosen roses for their colour and sweetness. It’s as sophisticated as our glorious waterfront. Part one – make the coffee liqueur: add the sugar and water to a pan, heat and stir until all the sugar has dissolved. Add coffee granules, approx. 25g, and vanilla (add around a tablespoon if you like the flavour of vanilla). Pour coffee syrup into a jug to cool to room temperature, then put into a Kilner jar and add the vodka. Mix and leave somewhere cool and dark to infuse overnight.

Gin school includes tea, coffee and biscuits on arrival, a choice of burgers or pizza from our food menu and your own personally distilled gin to take home. Method: Shake and strain into a tall glass over cubed ice, and garnish with a cucumber slice and a mint sprig.

They say Gin is one of the healthiest drinks with the least amount of calories, making it perfect for your January diet! Every bottle of Liverpool Gin is produced in the heart of Liverpool City Centre at the Liverpool Gin Distillery. The distillery is home to two bars, one dedicated to gin and the other to dark spirits, as well as a seasonal kitchen, bartending school and gin laboratories where you can distil your own full-sized bottle of gin.There were two Anfield gins released around the same time and they’re both champions. This gin with a strawberry flavour and a red colour is for those who prefer a bit of added flavour to their gin while they cheer on the red men. Created by a father and daughter team of super fans, they were determined to make a gin that the local area could be proud of and we’re positive they’ve succeeded.