In 2009, gin enthusiast Neil Houston initiated World Gin Day. His desire was to meet up with friends and drink gin in Birmingham, England. Since then, the second Saturday in June has been designated as World Gin Day, with this year’s date being June 11th. Because it is made from juniper berries, gin is also known as a juniper spirit.

Gin is one of the world’s fastest-growing spirits. On this World Gin Day, join the party by visiting these pubs and bars in Kolkata.

Lord of the Drinks Kolkata – Purple Rain:

Purple Rain is one of the top-selling gin-based cocktails prepared with blue pea-infused gin, elderflower syrup, lime juice, tonic water, and garnished with malta orange and orchid flower.

What: World Gin Day at Lord of the Drinks Kolkata

Where: South City Mall, Fourth Floor, Kolkata 700068

Price of Purple Rain: Rs. 545/- plus taxes

Timing: 12 noon – 12 midnight

Canteen Pub & Grub, Kolkata – Little Red Riding Hood:

Little Red Riding Hood is made with fresh watermelon juice, wine fennel syrup, and then shaken with ice.

What: World Gin Day at Canteen Pub & Grub

Where: City Centre 1, C301, 3rd floor, DC Block, Sector 1, Bidhannagar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700064

Price of Little Red Riding Hood: Rs. 575/- plus taxes

Timing: 12 noon – 12 midnight

Traffic Gastropub, Kolkata – Blue Pea Flower:

Blue Pea Flower is made using tea-infused gin, fresh lime juice, elderflower liqueur, and tonic water.

What: World Gin Day at Traffic Gastropub

Where: 2nd Floor, City Centre, Rajarhat Newtown, Kolkata, West Bengal 700157

Price of Blue Pea Flower: Rs. 655/- plus taxes

Timing: 12 noon – 12 midnight

Cheers!!

Priyanka Dutta