Here at 6 O’clock Gin, we’re always on the lookout for new ways in which we can improve our processes, products and packaging in order to be kinder on the environment. We’ve always been a forward-thinking company, and our entire business started this way over 30 years ago. Edward and Penny (our founders) started creating …
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Gin Pouches – Kinder To The Environment
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What’s in a name… Why is gin called ‘Mother’s Ruin’?
Our favourite tipple has gone by many names over the years. Dutch courage, ladies’ delight and knock me down are just a few, but perhaps the most common and widespread of these nicknames is Mother’s Ruin. With Mother’s Day around the corner, we thought there was no better time to explore the origin of this …
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Celebrating a decade of world class, award-winning gins
At 6 O’clock Gin, we pride ourselves on the excellence and artistry within our craft. During our first three decades in the artisan spirits industry, we have racked up a multitude of awards, from local Taste of the West gongs to accolades from the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC). From our humble beginnings producing …
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Everything you need to know about the French 75
Today we toast the last of our Decade of Cocktails series with one final tipple. A simple, elegant classic, the French 75 has been a celebratory staple for over a century. This drink is a fitting tribute to the end of a turbulent year, with a name inspired by a symbol of hope in some …
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Everything you need to know about the Gin-Gin Mule
This week, we’re celebrating a drink so good, they named it twice. The Gin-Gin Mule isn’t vastly well known – it’s what we’d call an up-and-coming modern classic, filled with crowd-pleasing flavours that elevate the gin at the core of the drink, rather than overpowering it. Exceptionally easy to mix up, we guarantee you will …
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Everything you need to know about the Clover Club
Yet another stalwart of a good bartender’s repertoire is a delightfully sweet, foamy pink drink – the Clover Club. Thought to have first been concocted in the Philadelphia men’s club of the same name towards the end of the 19th century, this cocktail was once the go to tipple for toasting and celebrating. However, a …
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Everything you need to know about the Negroni
The Negroni is the very definition of a classic gin cocktail, boasting a lengthy history and a refined, elegant flavour. Throughout its 101-year existence, it has remained steadfast in its popularity among bartenders and drinkers alike, thanks to its simple composition and complex, unique taste. A thoroughly Italian affair, this concoction has been a staple …
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Everything you need to know about the Bee’s Knees
Sometimes, all we want in a drink is some sweet simplicity, which is exactly what the Bee’s Knees has to offer. It is a very customisable cocktail, made with only three ingredients, but it delivers a zesty punch of flavour and will definitely leave you with a happy buzz about you. Why is it called …
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Everything you need to know about the Florodora
Not only is the Florodora a personal favourite of mine, but it is also a contentious choice for this series of classic cocktails, as it isn’t hugely well known. Despite a lengthy history and sweet, crowd-pleasing flavours, it’s not often I spot it on a cocktail menu. So please read on and give this simple, …
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