the gin thing.
An idea born in my humble kitchen; the ‘Gin Thing’ is the lovechild of a gin devotee and cocktail enthusiast (aka my darling husband + I).
Prior to the ceremony (or back in the HQ) a bottle of gin is prepared with sugar; a base to create a personalised liqueur. Then, mid-ceremony; while a carefully selected guest holds the bottle; you two lovers each add your own ingredient creating a tasty mix!
Leave it twelve months and the flavors infuse through the gin, creating something unique, beautiful and inextricably entwined. And here lies the metaphor for marriage.
The wording is upbeat – fun, cheeky; – the concoction is tasty – and the sentiment is magic. Boxed up with a copy of the wedding vows; both are opened and shared on the first anniversary, creating ritual for years to come.
And as a little teaser; winning flavor combos include coffee beans + vanilla pod, skittles + lemon, ginger + lime, lemon + bitters, rose + apple, rhubarb + grapefruit. But hey, the list is endless!
$200 includes gin, ingredients, labelled bottle + wooden box.