Say cheers to World Gin Day with Britannia’s Great British Gin Menu
Thousands of gin lovers will be celebrating World Gin Day tomorrow (Saturday June 13), and toasting this quintessentially British drink on board Britain’s biggest cruise ship, Britannia.
Britannia’s Great British Gin Menu serves up 20 of the country’s finest artisan gins within the stylish surroundings of its iconic observation lounge, The Crow’s Nest, which offers panoramic views of the ocean and ports.
The gins on offer include small, artisan brands such as The Botanist Islay Dry Gin (Argyll), Tarquin`s Dry Gin (Cornwall), Darnley`s View (Edinburgh), Silent Pool Gin (Surrey), Mason’s Yorkshire Gin and Ely Dark Chocolate Gin (Cambridgeshire) as well as big names such as Bombay Sapphire, Tanqueray and Hendrick’s.
Complementing these gins is a selection of tonic waters including Fevertree, Fentiman’s and Bottlegreen which satisfy the most discerning of palates.
The friendly and knowledgeable bar staff in The Crow’s Nest have been trained in all things gin related and offer “the perfect serve” for each brand. For example, Silent Pool Gin is served with Fevertree Elderflower tonic and lime; The Botanist Islay Dry Gin can be served as a gin martini with a lick of vermouth and an olive; while Mason’s Yorkshire Gin is served with Fentiman’s tonic with orange peel.
P&O Cruises marketing director Christopher Edgington said: “Since Britannia launched three months ago, The Crow’s Nest has become one of the most popular spots on the ship for guests to socialise or simply relax and soak up the views while enjoying a perfectly crafted gin and tonic. Our Great British Gin Menu has become quite a talking point.”
*A seven-night cruise on Britannia starts from £849 per person sailing to France, Spain & Guernsey. Departing September 5, 2015, the Select Price includes an inside cabin, full board meals, round the clock kids’ clubs and entertainment on board.
