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The York Gin shop has won another gold medal The shop was named Best Independent High Street Business at the York Mix Choice Awards. The ceremony at The Milner Hotel York, celebrated the best of York and North Yorkshire. The awards are unique as they are 100% decided by public votes. Tens of thousands of votes were counted overall. York Gin’s Head of Retail, Jenny O’Hara Mcrandal said: ‘We’re thrilled with this result. We put so much effort into making the York Gin shop …

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. …