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York Gin is embracing autumn with two special edition releases to celebrate the changing seasons. Our brand new Ampleforth Apple gin is made with four varieties of apple we picked during a recent visit to the North Yorkshire abbey’s heritage orchard. It’s a collaboration with the historic Ampleforth Abbey, which already makes cider and apple juice on site. Perfect serves include our apple gin with ginger beer – a terrific autumnal treat. Miles Skehan, Estate Manager at Amplefor …

Our brand-new lemon curd from Bessie's Yorkshire Preserves is terrific on toast in the morning - and makes a marvellous Martini later in the day. The York Gin Lemon Curd Martini is really easy to make - even if you don’t have any cocktail-making kit. Here’s how: A. Add ice, a double measure of gin and a heaped teaspoon of Bessie’s lemon curd in a cocktail maker. (A jar with a lid is just as good.) B. Put the lid on and shake for 15 to 20 seconds. C. Strain into a Martini glass …

Ever wondered what wine goes best with a salt & vinegar crisp? Or whether cheese & onion can elevate a glass of red? Wonder no more. We’re thrilled to announce the launch of a brand new tasting experience in York: Wine & Crisps Pairing Evenings, hosted by WSET-qualified drinks expert Emma Moore, right here in the stylish, newly opened York Distillery at Middleton’s Hotel. A Tasting Experience with a Twist Forget the usual cheese boards and canapés. These tasting ni …

Calories in a Gin and Tonic The average number of calories in gin and tonic is around 97, according to most reasonable estimates. But several factors can affect the question: How many calories in a gin? Here are some of the most important. Amount: Is it a single or double gin? Quantity of tonic? Are you going for half and half or three-quarters tonic to gin? Strength: Higher alcohol content in your gin results in more calories consumed. Mixer: ⁠Regular tonic versus low or zero-calorie options. …

July's Independent of the Month: York Gin at The Exhibition Hotel York We are delighted to be working with the fantastic Exhibition Hotel York for July's Deal of the Month. Here’s how it works: Buy any 70cl bottle  from our York Gin shop on Pavement and we’ll give you a receipt that entitles you to 10% off York Gin Mediterranean Lemon at The Exhibition Hotel York (we recommend it served in a copa glass with Fever Tree Raspberry soda – perfect for summer!). Likewise, if you …