It is no secret that we are HUGE fans of Angel Heart Beverages (best known for Ginifer Gin, Westcliff Gin, and Angel Heart Liqueur) and the fabulous dynamic force at the helm of this company, Jacqueline Grobler!
We visited the premises last year for day of glorious gin and awesomeness – if you want to read a little more about it here:
https://socialsavage.wordpress.com/2017/01/14/passthegin-with-ginifer-jozis-own/
So I always love sharing all the good news stories about these exciting brands – and now we’re focusing on Westcliff, read more here:
“Named the Best Gin at the Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards at the end of last year, it also secured a Bronze Medal in the category best International Contemporary Gin in the 2017 American Distilling Institute’s (ADI) craft spirits competition.
A skillful infusion of interesting botanicals native to Africa, including Buchu leaves and IsiPhephetu (African Ginger), have been combined with traditional Gin botanicals to create this beautifully balanced floral gin with undertones of juniper and coriander. Made in the London dry tradition, it’s rested for two months before bottling and the result is a soft spirit that can be served simply over ice, or paired with interesting ingredients that enhance its profile”.
Jacqueline says, “We believe we have captured the amazing energy of Joburg in a bottle. More than that, we have captured the energy and contrasts of the city in surprising ways.”
The packaging, striking in black and gold, continues the theme and the background design on the label is a deconstructed Swe-Swe pattern. Sophisticated and elegant – the overall finish is timeless.
We are also sharing a few Westcliff Gin recipes – you MUST try these!
Westcliff Gin with Cherries and Pomegranate
40ml Westcliff Gin
5ml grenadine
5ml Cherry syrup
pink Tonic water
Fresh Pomegranate
Fresh Cherries
Westcliff Gin, lime and soda
50ml Westcliff Gin
Juice of 1 lime (or to taste)
3/4 teaspoon sugar (or to taste)
Soda water or sparkling mineral water
Orange-Vanilla Bitters
Garnish to taste
Learn how to make a delicious Westcliff gin cocktail with Hibiscus tea, Watermelon syrup and fresh watermelon – see how Jacqueline does it: https://www.facebook.com/westcliffgin/videos/1967278676848000/
Aren’t you craving one of these right now?? I sure am 🙂
Westcliff is currently available for around R400 from select bottle stores, bars and restaurants nationwide.
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