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The second Saturday of June is World Gin Day.
It has been designated as a day to celebrate and enjoy gin. Its refreshing floral notes are perfect for a summer weekend.
There are now many craft gins available to sample.
What’s your favourite gin-based cocktail?
And remember, when life gives you lemons, crack open the gin.
#WorldGinDay
Website: https://worldginday.com/
See also: Gin, National Gin & Tonic Day, International Gin & Tonic Day
Activities for today
- Try a gin you’ve never had before;
- post a photo of your new gin on social media, along with your impression of it;
- try a gin cocktail you’ve never had before;
- look for offers and promotions on gin today;
- look for gin tasting sessions;
- order a gin tasting kit to hold a tasting at home with friends.
History
The first year for World Gin Day was in 2009. The day was created by Neil Houston in Birmingham, England. [1]About World Gin Day. Accessed July 2021 at https://worldginday.com/about/
A Saturday was picked on purpose: “to make the most of the day, we like to give you the Sunday to recover….” [2]About World Gin Day. Accessed July 2021 at https://worldginday.com/about/
In 2013, Neil passed the torch for promoting the day to a friend of his, English spirits author Emma Stokes, who writes that she is now, “Monkey of gin and chief in charge of World Gin Day…” [3]Accessed July 2021 at http://www.ginmonkey.co.uk/ She is also the author of a 2015 book, “The Periodic Table of Cocktails”.
Sources
De Souza, Nicole. 5 Tantalising Things To Try In Melbourne On World Gin Day. Melbourne, Australia: Secret Melbourne. 11 June 2021. Accessed July 2021 at https://secretmelbourne.com/world-gin-day/
Whitbread, Louise. World Gin Day 2021: Everything you need to celebrate in style. London, England: The Independent. 10 June 2021. Accessed July 2021 at https://www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/food-drink/spirits/world-gin-day-2021-uk-b1862446.html
Varandani, Suman. World Gin Day 2021: Funny One-Liners To Share With Those Who Love The Drink. New York, New York: International Business Times. 12 June 2021. Accessed July 2021 at https://www.ibtimes.com/world-gin-day-2021-funny-one-liners-share-those-who-love-drink-3223625