Known as the Spice Islands, Zanzibar is an archipelago sitting quietly off the East African coast. After a lazy day wandering the narrow, winding streets of Stone Town, locals may suggest trying the local spirit, Konyagi, but we recommend a fragrant and refreshing gin and tonic – the perfect complement to this laid-back stop on
our journey.
ABV:
43%
Method:
Pot & Vapour
Key botanicals:
Pink Peppercorn & Tonka Bean
Distiller:
James
Signature Serve:
30ml Zanzibar Gin served over ice with Indian Tonic. Garnish with pink or red peppercorns.
This month's cocktails:
Tomatini
Ingredients
1 x market-bought heirloom Tomato
45ml Zanzibar Gin
15ml Dry Vermouth
Dash of White Balsamic Vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
Skewered Cherry Tomato, very small pinch of salt (for garnish)
Prepare
Wash, remove core and roughly chop the Tomato, then place in blender with a healthy pinch of salt.
Blend to a frappe consistency, then strain through cheesecloth or a coffee filter (this can take up to an hour), then store in fridge.
Method
Add Zanzibar Gin, Dry Vermouth, Balsamic and 30ml of Tomato Water into a mixing glass.
Add ice and stir.
Strain into your favourite martini glass.
Garnish with your skewered Cherry Tomato.
Sandstorm
Ingredients
45ml Zanzibar Gin
30ml Grand Marnier
45ml Pink Grapefruit Juice
45ml Pineapple Juice
15ml Lime Juice
15ml Sugar Syrup
Dash of Vanilla Essence
Wedge of Pineapple (for garnish)
Method
Add all ingredients to cocktail shaker, add ice and shake.
Strain into an ice-filled Collins glass.
Garnish with your pineapple wedge.