Why Nicholson Gin is the Tipple of the Summer Season
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Why Nicholson Gin is the Tipple of the Summer Season

The perfect drink to sip in the sun

This summer, whether you plan to pack your calendar full of parties with friends, days out to races and festivals or relaxed afternoons in the sunshine, make sure you do so with a good drink in hand. Our pick of the season is Nicholson Gin, a classic British tipple that ticks all of our thirst-quenching boxes.

Why Nicholson Gin is the Tipple of the Summer Season

Nicholson Gin is one of Britain’s oldest providers of spirits and gins, dating all the way back to 1736 when the Nicholson and Bowman families set up in Clerkenwell. Popularity came quickly for Nicholson, as the brand continued to refine its distillery and upscale its production for its thirsty London customers. By the mid-1830s, Nicholson had developed the first London Dry style gin and was one of the largest and most successful distillers in the UK – it was so popular, in fact, that even the Duke of Wellington was known to partake in a glass or two.

Out of focus mixologist in the foreground, with bottles of Nicholson Gin on shelves behind them

By the 1900s, Nicholson was a household name not just in the UK, but all over the world. The brand distributed its beverages to over 130 countries, and was praised for its purity and classic dry taste. Famed hotels like The Savoy and Waldorf Astoria even teamed up with the brand to create limited-edition drinks for special occasions – some of which have been featured in The Savoy Cocktail Book, The Waldorf Astoria Bar Book and Harry’s ABC of Mixing Cocktails.

This year, Nicholson Gin is entering its renaissance. Entrepreneurs Alex Johns and Steve Goldman are leading the brand through a relaunch with a new range of drinks and some exciting events this summer…

Fresh Flavours

While you can still get your hands on the original London Dry, Nicholson fans can now try a new selection of drinks this summer. On Friday 17 June, Nicholson Gin unveiled a new blood orange flavoured gin, a zesty take on the brand’s classic bottle.

Nicholson Gin

Nicholson will also be launching two new premium ready-to-drink beverages this summer, the first being a classic gin and tonic, and the second a London Dry and pink citrus tonic. Ideal for meet-ups with friends, Friday pick-me-ups and picnics on sunny afternoons.

Nicholson ready to drink cans

A Summer to Remember

This summer, Nicholson will be first to the races, kicking off the season with Goodwood Racecourse, one of Britain’s most iconic horseracing tracks. As the official gin supplier for the venue, Nicholson Gin will take pride of place at ‘Glorious Goodwood’ (known officially as Qatar Goodwood Festival), held from Tuesday 26 to Saturday 30 July 2022.

Two horses racing up a track with a Nicholson Gin banner behind them

Guests to the event will have the chance to sample the brand’s famous London Dry, and pay a visit to the Nicholson Gin Pavilion adjacent to the paddock. Celebrations will continue well into the evening, with Nicholson hosting a pop-up gin cart at the Lord Taverners vs Lord March Cricket Match following racing at the first day of the festival.

Nicholson Gin Cocktails to Try at Home

Want to bring the flavours of summer home? Channel your inner mixologist and give these delicious cocktails a whirl.

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Bottle of Nicholson Gin next to a cocktail with a racecourse in the backgorund

The Glorious Spritz

Developed specially for Glorious Goodwood, this mouthwatering summer spritz is served in a jug and is perfect for hot afternoons.

Ingredients

Nicholson Original Gin

Elderflower cordial

Tonic water

Cucumber shavings (to garnish)

Method

Take a large jug and add 150ml Nicholson Original Gin, 75ml Elderflower cordial, 600ml of premium tonic water add good quality ice and garnish with cucumber shavings and a generous sprig of mint. Stir for 10-15 seconds and enjoy. This recipe serves four highballs.

A jug of orange liquid next to a basket of herbs and a bottle of Nicholson Blood Ornage Gin

The Bloody Good Spritz

Developed specially for Glorious Goodwood to celebrate the launch of Nicholson’d Blood Orange Gin. The clue is in the name, simply delicious.

Ingredients

Nicholson Blood Orange Gin

Monins orange syrup

Tonic water

Stawberries (to garnish)

Mint (to garnish)

Method

Take a large jug and add 150ml Nicholson Blood Orange Gin, 25ml of Monins orange syrup, 600ml of premium tonic water, good quality ice and garnish with strawberries and a generous sprig of mint. Stir for 10-15 seconds. This recipe serves four highballs.

Bottle of Nicholson Gin next to a cocktail with a racecourse in the backgorund

Bitter and Twisted

Developed specially for Glorious Goodwood by Head Mixologist of the Ivy Group, Jean Vital. Sunshine in a glass!

Ingredients

Nicholson Original London Dry Gin

Aperol

Lemon juice

Rhubarb bitters

Classic tonic

Orange peel (to garnish)

Method

Add 35ml of Nicholson Original London Dry Gin, 15ml Aperol, 20ml lemon juice, 3 dashes of rhubarb bitters over ice and top up with a classic tonic and garnish with orange peel.

Bottle of Nicholson Blood Orange Gin Gin next to a cocktail with a racecourse in the backgorund

Stiff Upper Lip

Developed specially for Glorious Goodwood by Head Mixologist of the Ivy Group, Jean Vital. An elegant, highly refreshing tipple.

Ingredients

Nicholson Blood Orange Gin

Elderflower

Supusawa

Classic tonic or soda water

Basil leaf (to garnish)

Method

Add 50ml of Nicholson Blood Orange Gin, 20ml of elderflower, 25ml of Supusawa and top with a classic tonic or soda water and garnish with a basil leaf.

For more information, please visit nicholsongin.comMust be over 18. Enjoy responsibly.

Images courtesy of Nicholson Gin