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Christmas Cocktails - How to Make Santa Cloves: The Negroni

Ho Ho Ho! Santa Cloves: The Negroni is here to bring you some festive joy! Our limited edition premix cocktail is sure to warm your chestnuts and get you in the Christmas spirit. We infuse our original Hidden Curiosities gin with cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger and yuzu, then complement it with bitter-sweet Campari and deep and fruity Cocchi Torino Vermouth. This Negroni is a Christmassy twist on the year-round classic; old St. Nick is sure to appreciate a nip of this. Garnish with star anise and orange for a truly festive experience! Want to make this at home to impress your Christmas guests? Or simply whet your whistle with a festive tipple or two? This cocktail may require a little bit of...

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Christmas Gift Guide - For Gin Lovers

Christmas is just around the corner, so we thought you may like some ginspiration for those gin lovers and cocktail enthusiasts in your life.  We have a variety of gin-related gifts for all sorts of occasions - whether it's a Secret Santa at the office, for your best friend, family member or significant other, there's something to fit every budget, no matter how large or small. Our most popular Christmas gift suggestions include our Hidden Curiosities Gin x Aranami Twin Pack for the serious gin connoisseur in your life and our 500ml Ready-To-Drink Premix Cocktails. For something different, why not try one of our mini cocktail flights to really wow your lucky recipient? Take a look at our range of hand-curated picks...

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Cocktail Hour: Part 2

Jenny's top 3 gin cocktails to make with Aranami Strength Gin Whilst I love a well-garnished G&T as much as the next person of taste, sometimes I crave the subtle and balanced hit of an expertly-made cocktail. The powerful, yet smooth taste of Aranami Strength gin works exceptionally well as the base of a classic, and the exotic botanicals within lend themselves to some delightful and unusual combinations. Below, are just some of my favourites, all of them delicious and sophisticated ways to unwind after a long day.   Aranami Dragon Smash For those powerful enough to grant wishes and burn cities, the herbaceous basil rounds the power of the Aranami gin to create a beautifully refreshing drink.• 50ml Aranami...

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Buy More, Save More

Whether they're corporate gifts, Christmas presents for family and friends, or perhaps you're just replenishing your gin stock - our multi-buy offers are here to save you money. Hidden Curiosities x Aranami Strength Mix 6   It's that time of year when we're starting to think about Christmas gifts for others, and what better gift to send than some multi-award winning gins, distilled here in the Surrey Hills?  Whether you're looking for presents for family and friends, a business gift, or a little something for yourself, our multi-buy offers are there to save you money. Our multi-buy offers save you money when you purchase two or more bottles of either Hidden Curiosities Aromatic London Dry or Aranami Japanese Navy Strength gins....

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Martini & Macarons: Yuzu & Sansho Pepper Macarons Recipe

Learn how to bake Yuzu & Sansho Pepper Macarons - the perfect accompaniment to an Aranami Dry Martini. I spent part of lockdown last year trying to master macarons (baking was one of a few hobbies I took up during lockdown), experimenting with a plethora of flavours. I thought it would be a good idea to make macarons which would complement my Aranami Strength gin, and came up with the perfect recipe: yuzu macarons with a lemon zest, yuzu juice and sansho pepper buttercream, and they're possibly the best I made.They're crispy on the outside, chewy in the middle, with a deliciously tangy and creamy buttercream with the lemony sansho pepper playing havoc with your tastebuds. These macarons pair incredibly well...

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