Five Essential Gin Cocktails for World Gin Day

Gin hit our shores in the 17th century after William of Orange encouraged the production of the Dutch spirit using surplus barley and wheat. At its height in London, 1 in 4 houses in the city were producing and selling their own form of gin and during this time it was seemingly cheaper to buy gin than clean drinking water.

Gone are those days, but Gin is still ever popular among these shores with the spirit the foundation for some of the greatest drinks ever made – including the drink made famous by James Bond. Martini shaken not stirred.

There are thousands of great gin cocktails, but we recommend the ones listed below to wet your whistle on World Gin Day this Saturday.

Edinburgh Fringe Festival: Weather Survival Guide

The Scottish weather is famous for its unpredictability.  It’s been known for there to be rain, sun and snow all in the same day!  We understand that airline luggage restrictions can be strict, and that packing for such temperamental weather can be difficult. Thankfully, Liquorice Tree Gifts have all the accessories you need to survive Edinburgh’s ever-changing weather and enjoy the Festival to the fullest.  Our Edinburgh store is conveniently located just off of the Royal Mile, just a minutes walk from the Edfringe Shop.

Music Festival Survival Guide

Summer is here, which means that once again it’s time for crowds of people to gather in fields for a weekend of camping and incredible live music.  Festivals can be a great experience and a lot of fun, particularly because they’re the perfect place to experiment with bolder make up and fashion.

Festivals can also have their challenges, however, as accessing washing facilities can be difficult, and it’s not unusual to be feeling less than fresh by day two.  Thankfully Liquorice Tree Gifts are here to help.  We’ve hand picked our list of essential festival products to help you not just survive the weekend, but to have the best time ever!

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Summer is finally here and holidays are just around the corner!  To make sure that everything goes smoothly, it’s best to ensure that you’re totally prepared.  We’ve put together this handy 3 step guide to help you plan for your best holiday ever!  Whether you’re jetting off to a beach resort or heading off for a city break, it’s always best done in style.