Gin Party: What to get and how to set up for a glorious night

When summer comes around, nothing beats a good old gin cocktail to accompany your pool day! This versatile cocktail is perfect for pool parties or even a fancy dress-up party.

In this article, we will be taking you through some tips on how to throw a perfect gin party and what you will need to pull it off. We recommend looking at these options to stock up on all you need for a perfect gin fest! If you buy any 3 premium gins from Makro offers, you will get a case of 24 Britvic mixers for free. That's an incredible deal for the glorious night you are planning!

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For those who have never heard about this popular alcohol, gin is a clear spirit that has botanical flavours consisting mainly of juniper and various fruits. The name comes from an old Latin word for juniper, which is appropriate, given that this is the key ingredient in the distilling process and where the spirit derives its flavour. Now that you know what gin is, let's take a look at some pro tips on how to host the perfect gin party!

Tip 1: Round up your ingredients to begin

The first step to hosting the best gin party is to gather all your essential ingredients. Of course, you cannot have a gin party without the star of the show. Choosing a great gin is the foundation of your party; therefore, take some time to research everything gin-related. There are several types of gin to choose from, including London Dry gin, Plymouth gin, Old Tom gin and New Western Dry gin. Each one will have its own unique flavour, thus bringing something special to the fete. We always recommend going for a variety of gins at a party, so that your company is spoiled for choice.

Next up, get your tonic. Again, there are many types of tonic to choose from, and this all goes down to preference. The next essential ingredient you will have to get is a lot of ice. Nothing will end your perfect Gin themed pool party faster than running out of ice! Make sure you have all three of these ingredients, and you are halfway there!

Tip 2: Round up your mixing tools

If you are going to throw a gin themed party, you may as well do it properly. Even though you probably haven't received your certificate from your local cocktail and bar training school, you should invest in a standard cocktail mixing kit. This will ensure that your ingredients are measured up well and that your flavours are perfectly balanced. Moreover, you will need to get some large gin and tonic glasses (the ones that look like oversized wine glasses - see the image below). These will make it seem like you throw these sort of parties often.

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Tip 3: Go the extra mile

What will separate your gin party from the rest is that you will go the extra mile. That's right, you will go and get those weird and wonderful ingredients that will make your guests go 'woah!'.

Get your hands on different fruits such as strawberries, blueberries and grapefruit which will add some fresh flavours to your cocktail. Go on and pick up some herbs such as fresh mint and rosemary. Spices such as cinnamon and peppercorns do wonders in some cocktails. The best trick is to find some gin and tonic recipes and then purchase your ingredients from there. Don't be afraid to go wild here as this is what your party will be remembered for!

Tip 4: Be the perfect host

Last but not least, work on your hosting skills. If you are going to host a party, then you will need to get your ducks in a row well beforehand. Preparation also involves getting acquainted with everything gin related. That attractive bottle of gin that you picked up from the small-batch supplier? Find out more about them and use it as a story to tell your guests. Give your guests some pointers on mixing the various ingredients you have set up on this mixing tray. The rest is up to you!

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Conclusion

We are confident that your next gin party will be one to remember now that you are well-equipped with these suggestions on how to host your very own gin party!