Celebrating World Gin Day with the Park Plaza Cardiff

You may or may not know but today is World Gin Day. Now I can honestly say some of these food and drink days never make much sense to me but this one I can certainly jump on board with as I am a self proclaimed Gin lover. 

When I was younger I have to admit I thought Gin was somewhat of a nana drink consumed by the old people of society. It certainly wasn't a drink I wanted to try and when I did I wasn't keen. However, all that changed as I grew older. Since motherhood you will always find bottles of Gin stacked in my cupboard. After all how could I call myself a mum blogger if I didn't drink Gin. If i'm not drinking a bottle of Rioja, you will find me with a Gin and tonic in hand.

Gin drinking has certainly evolved over the years. Gone are the days when you would have a simple Gin and Tonic (G&T). You can now enjoy Gins in different flavours, with different tonics and accompaniments and in various cocktails. Move over Vodka, Gin is now the drink of choice for the cool people.

When the Park Plaza Cardiff contacted me and asked if I would like to come along to their Laguna Bar and sample their new Gin and Tonic menu, it was an offer I was not going to refuse. Their new menu contains 19 different kinds of Gin which can be paired with Fever-Tree premium tonic waters. 

The intimate event was held a couple of nights ago for a few local bloggers who all have a passion for Gin. It was lead by bartender Adam who is a gin-thusiast who was absolutely brilliant and very knowledgable.

He guided us through a Gin journey which saw us trying 5 different Gins; Sipsmith, Brecon, Caorunn, Opihr and Monkey 47. I'd previously tried Sipsmith but all the others were a new experience for me.

My favourite of the sampling menu was the Scottish Caorunn. Adam prepared the drink with an Apple garnish and Elderflower tonic mixer. It was like nothing i've ever tasted in the Gin world. It was fruity, refreshing and instantly transported me to a summers day. 

I learnt a lot about Gin pairings and what garnishes work best with what types of Gins. I'll fully admit that I only ever used to use a Lemon or Lime in my Gin but thanks to Adam's expertise I am now a Gin snob, hehe. It was a fab evening with lots of delicious food and drink and great company. I am certainly looking forward to going back to Laguna Bar and trying out the rest of their extensive menu. 

Photo taken by The Park Plaza