“It’s not just what’s in your glass, it’s who you share it with.”
This World Gin Day (14th June), we celebrated gin lovers, places, and stories that come with it. Because with gin, the recipe is just the beginning. What truly makes it special is who you learn it with, who you drink it with, and the memories you make along the way.
From curated at-home rituals to beachside brunches and high-energy nights out, gin has seamlessly woven itself into the fabric of Nigeria’s cocktail culture and at the centre of it all are two iconic Pernod Ricard Brands: Beefeater Gin and Inverroche.
Beefeater Gin – The World’s Most Awarded Gin
Distilled in the heart of London, Beefeater is the world’s most awarded gin, crafted using founder James Burrough’s original 19th-century recipe. At its core is juniper, the defining botanical of all gin, elevated by Beefeater’s signature 24-hour steeping of nine premium botanicals. The result is a bold, classic gin with a citrus-led profile, perfect for both cocktail lovers and gin purists.
This year, Jess Haines (@jessntonic), Gin Portfolio Brand Ambassador at Pernod Ricard Nigeria, joined the Beefeater Gin Gang – Nedu (@chichilz), Henrietta (@henrietta.itepu), and Amaka (the_amakaa) to create the ultimate Beefeater G&T experience: Simple, elevated, and ready for any Lagos moment.
Beefeater Gin & Tonic
50ml Beefeater London Dry Gin
150ml Tonic Water
Garnish: Orange & Lemon wheels
Inverroche – A Discovery Worth Sharing
Crafted in the coastal town of Stilbaai in South Africa, Inverroche Gin is where luxury meets mindfulness. Founded by pioneering distiller Lorna Scott, Inverroche draws inspiration from the rare biodiversity of the Cape Floral Kingdom; home to fynbos, a term that refers to the diverse plant species that are native to this unique ecosystem.
Each variant reflects a distinct South African landscape, shaped by the environment from which its fynbos is sourced, Inverroche Classic is made from fynbos that grow on limestone, Inverroche Verdant from mountainous terrain, and Inverroche Amber from the coastal dunes. Rooted in nature, driven by sustainability, and proudly woman-led, Inverroche is a celebration of African luxury with a conscious spirit.
In the spirit of celebrating World Gin Day, why not try the Inverroche Verdant Gin & Tonic, a soft & floral cocktail. Delicate, refreshing, and effortlessly elegant, it’s perfect for daytime lounging and sundown sipping.
Inverroche Verdant Gin & Tonic
50ml Inverroche Verdant
200ml Premium Tonic
Garnish: Lemon Zest
Looking for something bolder? Try the Amber Honey, a lush, warming blend of honey, cranberry, and fresh thyme, the perfect companion for storytelling and stargazing.
Amber Honey
50ml Inverroche Amber Gin
25ml Honey Syrup
15ml Lemon Juice
Top with Cranberry Juice
Garnish: 2 fresh thyme sprigs
One is fresh and floral. The other is warm, herbaceous, and sunset-ready.
Gin Moments Embedded in Cocktail Culture
Whether you’re creating gin cocktails at home, partying by the beach, taking a long overdue vacation at the coastline of Ilashe or toasting at your favourite rooftop bar with friends, World Gin Day is a celebration of the moments, bold or mindful, that bring people together. Across every setting and every serve, there’s a gin in the Pernod Ricard portfolio to match the mood.
So grab a glass, call a friend, try one of these recipes and make some good memories.
In the spirit of celebration and to make your World Gin Day festivities even more memorable, every purchase of a Beefeater variant comes with a stylish gift, a puffer bag (MOT only) or hat, designed to match the spirit of the occasion.
Available at leading modern trade outlets including Shoprite, Spar, Prince Ebeano, Market Square, Justrite, and more. Prefer to shop online? Find us on Drinks.NG, Jumia, Thirstify, Naija Liquor, Glovo and others.
T&Cs apply – 18+ Drink Responsibly.
Happy World Gin Day!
About Pernod Ricard Nigeria
Pernod Ricard Nigeria is the local affiliate of Pernod Ricard, a global leader in wines and spirits.
Pernod Ricard holds a comprehensive portfolio of premium and luxury brands, with 16 out of the top 100 spirit brands in the world, including Jameson Irish Whiskey, Beefeater Gin, Martell Cognac, Seagram’s Imperial Blue Whisky, Imperial Black Whisky, Absolut Vodka, Ballantine’s Blended Scotch Whisky, Chivas Regal, The Glenlivet Scotch Whisky, Inverroche Gin, Olmeca Tequila, Malibu Liqueur, and GH Mumm Champagne.
About Beefeater
Beefeater Gin: The Spirit of London
Crafted in the heart of London since the 1800s, Beefeater is the world’s most awarded London Dry Gin and the only classic London Dry Gin still made in the city it proudly calls home.
Founded by pharmacist-turned-distiller James Burrough, Beefeater has been using the same bold, juniper and citrus-led recipe for over 200 years. Every batch is steeped with nine hand-selected botanicals for 24 hours before distillation, creating a clean, complex profile that’s perfect for mixing.
Beefeater is a true classic that continues to inspire gin lovers across the world.
For more information, visit https://www.beefeatergin.com/en or follow us on @BeefeaterGin, #BeefeaterNG #TheSpiritOfLondon.
About Inverroche
Inverroche Gin: Where Luxury Meets Mindfulness
Founded by Lorna Scott and her family, Inverroche Distillery has grown from a small home industry in Stilbaai, Western Cape, to a flourishing craft distillery in just a few short years.
Our distillery is deeply invested in the local community, producing world-class gins using a handful of more than 9,000 Fynbos botanicals. Today, Inverroche proudly sells its distinct gins in up to 25 countries globally. Lorna Scott, our founder, combines her passion for sustainability and distilling with her love for the local biome, driving Inverroche to reconnect people with each other and their natural environment.
For more information, visit https://www.inverroche.com or follow us on @Inverroche, #InverrocheNG
