{"id":6331,"date":"2020-10-15T09:50:36","date_gmt":"2020-10-15T08:50:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/?p=6331"},"modified":"2020-10-19T11:53:10","modified_gmt":"2020-10-19T10:53:10","slug":"international-gin-and-tonic-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/international-gin-and-tonic-day\/","title":{"rendered":"International Gin and Tonic day gift ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"

A classic G&T is the go-to drink for many \u2013 so much so that UK gin sales surpassed \u00a32 billion in 2019<\/a>. This simple but sophisticated cocktail is a favourite for all seasons \u2013 so it makes sense that there\u2019s now an International Gin and Tonic Day to celebrate the delicious combination of aromatic, botanical gins and bitter-but-refreshing tonic water.<\/p>\n

October 19th is the chosen day \u2013 so kick back, pour yourself a G&T, and celebrate this most sparkling of days (and the gin and\/or tonic lover in your life) with our guide to fantastic (should that be\u2026 gintastic?) guide to G&T-inspired gifts. And if you\u2019re looking for a card for the gin lover in your life, we have a delicious tasting menu of cards that pair well with our selection of gifts \u2013or you can check out our selection of hundreds right here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The history of gin and tonic<\/h2>\n

To celebrate Inertnational Gin and Tonic Day, let\u2019s enjoy a little history lesson on the storied past of this beloved drink. Gin and tonics might be all the rage nowadays, but did you know they actually date back to the days of the East India Trading Company in the 1700s?<\/p>\n

In India and other tropical countries, malaria was a constant issue for British soldiers and officers \u2013 and the traditional cure was the medication quinine, which was drunk in tonic water. The bitter taste was too much for the British officers \u2013 so they used their gin rations to make a sweeter concoction with water, sugar, and lime. Hey presto \u2013 the gin and tonic was born! Tonic water today doesn\u2019t have as much quinine, but it\u2019s still as refreshing\u2026 even if it\u2019s harder to argue the medicinal benefits.<\/p>\n

Gin and tonic gift ideas<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When it comes to finding a present for a G&T fan, you\u2019re in luck \u2013 it\u2019s a drink that can be accessorised in plenty of different ways. From personalised glasses to tasting sets and botanicals to boost the flavour, here are some of our favourites.<\/p>\n

Personalised G&T glass<\/h3>\n

Give your gin-loving friend or loved one a gift that will make them think of you every time they enjoy their favourite drink with a personalised G&T balloon glass. This delicate engraved gin and tonic glass from the Personalised Gifts Shop<\/a> is a great pick \u2013 and also lets everyone know to keep their mitts off their glass.<\/p>\n

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Pairs well with these charming cards…<\/b><\/p>\n

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G&T infusions kit<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Boost the botanical beauty of your gin and tonic with this G&T garnish kit from The Food Market<\/a> \u2013 a great gift for the gin lover who\u2019s already got a fine selection of different spirits and is looking for a way to mix it up a little. If you\u2019re looking for a way to mark International Gin and Tonic day, this set of 12 spices, herbs and infusions will be the gift that keeps giving.<\/p>\n

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Pairs well with these delightful cards…<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Gin and tonic tasting set<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Looking to do some taste testing to celebrate International Gin and Tonic day?<\/p>\n

Celebrate with a gift selection of your favourite gins \u2013 there are plenty of variants, from pink gin to small-batch runs from your favourite distillery. Or if you\u2019re looking for something fun, there are dozens of gin liqueurs in inventive flavours available. There are some delicious sweet-shop variants, from parma violet infused gins to rhubarb and custard flavoured liqueurs.<\/p>\n

Or if you\u2019re gifting, let them use their favourite brand of gin, and see how they pair with a selection of delicious tonics. Step up their gin game, with this classy Scottish tonic tasting set<\/a> from Craft 56. from a fresh Mint & Cucumber tonic to a tangy raspberry tonic with Scottish raspberries.<\/p>\n

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Pairs well with these pretty G&T themed cards…<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Whether you want to say happy birthday or just hello to the botanical fanatical in your life, pick one of our ginuinely (sorry) gift ideas, and pair with a deliciously crisp card from our range of gin-tastic cards<\/a> (sorry again) for all occasions. Alternatively, for more themed gift ideas<\/a>, head on over to our blog!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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