Who would have thought that the simple combination of soda water, lemonade, and ANGOSTURA® aromatic bitters would have everyone talking this summer? The Angostura Rock Shandy is proving that less is more! It looks like boozier isn’t always better as people all over the world are choosing low and no-alcohol drinks. Low-ABV is the buzzword […] More
No matter where you are or who you are with, go with the flow, have a Gin and Tonic. The beauty of a G&T is its simplistic, yet deliciously refreshing flavour. It is a drink that denies the concept of ‘right place, right time’. For any occasion, anywhere with anyone, sometimes all you need is […] More
We are springing to action this season with Flowstone Gin. There are places to be and Buddleja flowers to be harvested! As the days get warmer and the sun gets brighter, South Africa comes to life with the bright orange and yellow fields of floral heaven that grace our dreams all through winter. Now that […] More
The coming of spring is a time to celebrate new beginnings and at the Flowstone Gin distillery in the Cradle of Humankind, the wild Bushveld botanicals that fragrance and flavour these unique spirits are in full bloom. Sustainably hand harvested, with evocative names including African butterfly bush (Buddleja salviifolia), blinkblaar-wag-‘n-bietjie (Ziziphus mucronata), iNhliziyonkhulu (Dombeya rotundifolia), […] More
Springtime is on our doorstep. It’s time to shake off those winter blues and toast to the finer things with a few choice ANGOSTURA® aromatic bitters mocktails. The sweet scent of flowers blooming in the air, leaves changing from gold to bright green, a light breeze on a warm day… It’s starting to look a […] More
In the spirit of South African pride this Heritage Month, let’s talk about an endangered species close to our hearts, the Black Rhino. Here before us, and together, here long after us. Whilst we have all heard of the atrocities facing the rhino population in the media, not many realise how serious the current climate […] More
Once upon a time, in 1919 Florence, there lived the Count Camillo Negroni. One day, the Count ordered himself an Americano cocktail, but, in a moment of spontaneity, he did something that would change the course of history forever. Instead of having the usual soda water in his drink, the Count asked for gin in […] More
Celebrate the beginning of spring with a delicious cocktail. A fresh, zesty cocktail ideal for summer sipping, this recipe was created with the Sanpellegrino Italian Sparkling Drinks Tonica Citrus by bartender Joshua Hendricks at Fable in Cape Town. He chose the name to convey a sense of regal elegance that he feels suits the refined, […] More
Move over hot toddies and mulled wine! Hot gin cocktails are the best way to chase away the nip in the air, and Flowstone Gin has some delicious recipes starring their favourite spirit. Did you know that cold temperatures mask certain flavour and compounds in gin? Meanwhile hot temperatures accentuate and add more depth to […] More
Flowstone Gin is known for its earthy botanical flavours stemming from the soil of Africa, and it is no surprise that their Marula Gin has become a fan favourite. With a distinctive flavour that teasingly dances on the border between sweet passion fruit and tangy lime, this gin certainly knows how to give the tastebuds […] More
For most of us, as soon as the winter season arrives, our water intake goes down. We swap out cold glasses of water for drinks like hot coffee and ceylon tea, which can have a dehydrating effect on our bodies. Because of the temperature drop, the air around us tends to become dryer. This means […] More
A riff on the classic Dark & Stormy Cocktail using Sanpellegrino Italian Sparkling Drinks Ginger Beer as a mixer, this warm and sophisticated cocktail is named after the high proof Ron Colón rum from El Salvador. It is an anytime, anywhere cocktail according to George Hunter, bar manager of Zioux in Johannesburg and owner of […] More