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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 …

Wine & Crisp Pairing a Huge Hit. Join Us Next Time This Thursday, the newly opened Wine & Crisps Pairing Evening at York Distillery – located in the cool, speakeasy-style Middleton’s Hotel – was an absolute hit! Hosted by WSET-qualified wine expert Emma Moore, the event brought a refreshingly playful twist to wine tasting, pairing six wines with six varieties of crisps. Guests enjoyed three reds, two whites, and a fizz matched with everything from hand-cooked artisan cr …