June 15: Experience a Safer Gin Craze this World Gin Day
Gin was once a national obsession! Distilled from juniper berries, gin has been around since the Middle Ages. Its predecessor is jenever, a Dutch spirit popular with soldiers. In the mid-17th century, gin sold in pharmacies as a treatment for kidney and stomach ailments. William of Orange popularized it as a non-medicinal liquor after taking England's throne.
Gin became popular among the poor due to its cheap production costs using poor-quality grain. Consumption increased so rapidly that the first half of the 18th century was called the Gin Craze. However, poisoning from gin was common due to inferior products used to make gin. A series of acts passed to control quality and consumption and the Gin Craze ended in 1757. Today, gin can be enjoyed safely in a variety of mixed drinks and desserts. Try these recipes from our Dishfolio food bloggers and enjoy a Gin Craze without the danger!
Ramos Gin Fizz
What's the trick to a good Ramos Gin Fizz? As Bond would say, this classic cocktail is shaken, not stirred!
by somethingnewfordinner
Cucumber Lemonade Cocktail
This Cucumber Lemonade Cocktail with Gin is a refreshing drink to enjoy the last days of summer.
by beantownbaker
Chocolate Gin Truffles
Delicious and healthy chocolate and gin truffles. Vegan and gluten-free never tasted so sinful!
by majalukic
Watermelon Fizz
Fun and refreshing drink for summer. Just add Gin for an adult version!
by dinnersdishesanddesserts
Gin & Tonic scones
Saturday was World Gin Day, so I made Gin & Tonic scones. Yes, really!
by sharkyovengloves
Basil Gin Smash
Celebrate the end of the day with a delicious cocktail - the Basil Gin Smash
by FoodFanatic
Mulled damson gin
Mulled damson gin and cider, full of fragrant spices, brings a bit of festive cheer on a cold day!
by MarmadukeScarlet
White chocolate sloe gin cupcakes
White chocolate cupcakes with a hidden sloe gin ganache centre and a sloe gin-spiked white chocolate cream cheese icing.
by sharkyovengloves
