Last year, gin consumption in South Africa grew by an astonishing 50 percent, to half a pint for every man, woman and child. No wonder that distilleries are mushrooming, trying to give a colonial ...

Cape gin crowned South Africa’s best! From a cellar perhaps more famous for its wine and brandy, two gin releases bagged gold at the 2025 World Drink Awards. Written by ...

Africa’s drinks scene is in the ascendant ... Bayab gin, £24.14 for 70cl, ... It is grown and vinified in Franschhoek, South Africa, ...

Plans are afoot for Ajabu, which will draw bartenders from around the world to focus on Africa’s contributions. By Robert Simonson The rising interest in cocktails and spirits over the past ...

Gently muddle 2 or 3 mint leaves in a shaker. Add ice, 2 oz. Nolet’s Silver Gin, 1 oz. lime juice, and ¼ oz. mint simple syrup. Shake vigorously, and strain into a coupe.

The Original Southside gin cocktail: A I'm drinking this the way gin drinks are meant to be enjoyed: outside on a warm day. Cracking the can unveils everything the can promises.