CRAFTY COCKTAILS Brand new premium sipping gin, Cookham Cocktail Club Gin No.5 (CCC Gin No.5) has scooped up two awards at the world’s largest and most prestigious dedicated gin competition, The Gin Awards 2022. Taking home awards for the world’s best new contemporary gin (42% ABV and below), and the best English contemporary gin (42% ABV and below), this outstanding achievement comes just a few months after Cookham Cocktail Club, a Berkshire-based at-home cocktail experience club, burst on to the scene. Cookham Cocktail Club Gin No. 5 was created by Berkshire-based Cookham Cocktail Club and distilled by Henley Gin Distillery. Incredibly smooth, this premium gin is composed of 11 different botanicals, with a spicy kick from black and pink peppercorns, cinnamon and cardamom and balanced with yuzu peel and blackcurrant, resulting in a refreshing finish. Unlike other gins, CCC Gin No.5 is a unique sipping gin, designed to be enjoyed simply poured over ice, with a slice of orange although it still tastes great with a mixer or in cocktails. Founded by Julia Herd and Stephanie Maher in March 2022, Cookham Cocktail Club provides at-home cocktail tastings with distinctive drinks and enticing experiences. The duo decided they wanted to build their portfolio of products, starting with CCC Gin No.5. Julia tells us: “When we launched the cocktail club, we wanted to create our own products too, and as gin lovers, this was our immediate choice. Even though the gin market is incredibly competitive, I believed there was room for a top-shelf, premium sipping gin that stands on its own without needing to go down the route of adding flavours or combining with mixers - although that is of course an option for those who don’t like it straight.” She continues, “To be awarded not one but two accolades, two months after launch in The World Gin Guide Awards is mind-blowing.” Although Julia and Stephanie only launched the gin in December, they have already secured a listing with the Karma Sanctum Hotel Group, and select local boutique establishments, and are in conversations with several other luxury hotel chains. Moreover, they also try to work with local businesses where possible and have already developed a gin sorbet by partnering with Agosti Gelato. Their latest project sees them working with Moneyrow Beans on a gin espresso martini. Cookham Cocktail Club Gin No. 5 has an RRP of £42. To shop, visit https://cookhamcocktailclub.com; www.instagram.com/cookhamcocktailclub ❤ Suggested serve: 50ml gin, over ice, with a slice of orange or 50ml gin, over ice, with 50ml of tonic water and a slice of orange. LONG-LASTING CANDLES Oxfordshire-based The Little Flame is a small local business located on the edge of the Cotswolds creating luxury candles without the cost to the environment. The hand-poured pieces use only soy wax, complete with essential oils and cotton wicks making them natural and sustainable. They’re ideal wedding favours or thank you gifts for bridesmaids or parents (there’s a growing trend for gifting more sustainable surprises) and a tree is planted for every candle sold. The eight different fragrances are priced at £25 each and come in a 210g glass container which is recyclable with a beautiful bamboo lid and gift-wrapped in a Fairtrade cotton bag. To find out more and to shop, visit www.thelittleflame.co.uk; www.facebook.com/ thelittleflamecandles; www.instagram.com/thelittleflamecandles www.gettyimages.co.uk w .gettyimages.co.uk HANDMADE IN... Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire IDEAS AND INSPIRATION 53
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