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How to host an elegant summer gin garden party

South African summers offer the perfect backdrop for sophisticated outdoor entertaining, and a gin garden party is the ideal way to celebrate. With many long sunny days and balmy evenings to look forward to, here's how to master the art of elegant garden party hosting: Choose the perfect garden setting Transform your outdoor space into…

BySpice4Life NewsNovember 14, 20250Comments

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Sip like a lady, lead like a boss: the pink gin phenomenon

Think pink gin is just a pretty Instagram trend? Think again. Behind every blush-hued G&T lies a fascinating tale of psychology, history, and one pioneering South African spirits company that changed the game forever. Musgrave Spirits didn't just launch South Africa's first pink gin in 2015, they sparked an entire movement. Before then, gin lovers had…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 11, 20250Comments

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4 Ways to Transform Your Mother’s Day Tea with Artisanal Gin

If you are stuck for what to do to make mum feel special this Mother’s Day, why not surprise her with a gin-inspired high tea and invite over all her friends! Musgrave Spirits offer their tips on how to combine traditional afternoon tea elements with the botanical flavours of craft gin for a memorable gathering.…

BySpice4Life NewsApril 15, 20250Comments

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Musgrave Pink Gin

Musgrave Pink Gin is bedazzled with botanical finery. Known to gracefully seduce even the purist of gin drinkers, it’s as pretty as a picture with its youthful play on pink. Distilled with Musgrave’s signature 11 botanicals, Rose hips are added during the distillery process, accentuating the distinct top notes of Cardamom, African Ginger and Grains…

BySpice4Life NewsNovember 18, 20240Comments

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Exploring gin’s roots and recipes this World Gin Day

It's undeniable that gin has certainly had its time in the limelight over the last few years, with bottle store shelves packed full of different flavours and variations. However, gin hasn't always enjoyed its current trendy status. Initially, this Dutch spirit , then called jenever from the Dutch word for juniper, was crafted for…

BySpice4Life NewsJune 6, 20240Comments

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Spoil mom with the luxury of Musgrave Inspirit

South Africa's First Rose Pink Gin Infusion Spoil mom with the luxury of Musgrave Inspirit, South Africa's First Rose Pink Gin Infusion that is 0% alcohol free. After many hours of tinkering and experimenting Musgrave Crafted Spirits launched Inspirit to be good as the real thing, only better for you. Made with 12 rare botanicals…

BySpice4Life NewsMay 2, 20240Comments

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KWV Cruxland Kalahari Truffle Gin Secures Fifth Gold at 2024 World Gin Awards

Cruxland Kalahari Truffle Gin, an exquisite creation from South Africa's esteemed KWV distillery, has been honoured with the South Africa - Country Winner Gold award in the London Dry Gin category at the 2024 World Gin Awards, held at the Hurlingham Club in West London. This achievement marks the fifth time that Cruxland Gin has…

BySpice4Life NewsFebruary 26, 20240Comments

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Flavoured gins are all the rage, here’s why

It seems flavoured gins in array of colours are gaining popularity with influencers by the dozen posting their favourite cocktails in what seems like every colour of the rainbow and making for a truly exciting and interactive social media experience. Whitley Neill South Africa who produces seven incredible flavoured gins did some digging, and this…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 28, 20230Comments

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Make your summer G&T Dry this January

It’s a new year with new resolutions, one of which is often a detox January. But is doesn’t have to be the dull month you’d expect from a period without all the good things in life. It is the time of year when people all around the world practice ‘Dry January’, but with a South African…

BySpice4Life NewsJanuary 27, 20230Comments

Our hot summer days are reaching their peak, but nothing can beat the cool evenings that follow, with bold and iridescent sunsets that take your breath away.

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Pair your summer evenings with Black Rhino Gin

Our hot summer days are reaching their peak, but nothing can beat the cool evenings that follow, with bold and iridescent sunsets that take your breath away. But what would make a surreal moment like this even better is a cocktail bursting with delicious flavours to tease the taste buds. And Cape Town Gin &…

BySpice4Life NewsJanuary 27, 20230Comments

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How to host an elegant summer gin garden party

Sip like a lady, lead like a boss: the pink gin phenomenon

4 Ways to Transform Your Mother’s Day Tea with Artisanal Gin

Musgrave Pink Gin

Exploring gin’s roots and recipes this World Gin Day

Spoil mom with the luxury of Musgrave Inspirit

KWV Cruxland Kalahari Truffle Gin Secures Fifth Gold at 2024 World Gin Awards

Flavoured gins are all the rage, here’s why

Make your summer G&T Dry this January

Pair your summer evenings with Black Rhino Gin

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