9 Very Important Things That Every Irish Gin Lover Needs To Know

Forget vodka, we all know that gin is the best spirit ever.

Whether you're drinking it in a classic G&T on the rocks or in a delish cocktail, there has been a serious gin revival over the past few years and we are only DELIGHTED.

Consider yourself one of gin's biggest fans? Here's what you need to know...

There is a Gin Festival in Galway THIS WEEKEND

Yes, my friends. An entire festival dedicated solely to gin. It takes place in the Latin Quarter and includes masterclasses and tastings, a gin afternoon tea, gin trails, food and gin pairings, and gin competitions. 

Here's how to make G&T cupcakes at home

Two of our favourite things combined - gin and cupcakes! Better still, you don't have to be Rachel Allen to make them as the recipe is super simple and can be whipped up in 30 minutes.

There's an All-Ireland Gin Festival in June

This one takes place across the 32 counties from 25 June to 1 July and aims to celebrate Irish gin. There will be a ton of different events taking place and you can keep track here.

This restaurant serves G&T salmon

Gin cured salmon, pickled cucumber and a gin and tonic jelly - impressive or what! The Platform 61 dish also looks very pretty.

There are gin and tonic (& Prosecco) candles

You can order them here and your home will forever smell like happiness. Avoca have some too.

You need to try this gin, raspberry and elderflower cocktail

LOOK at the presentation.

Bond with your BFF in a whole new way with these gin and tonic jumpers

Pink to make the boys wink!

You can smell like gin all the time with G&T soap

Although this fabulous creation might not make you so popular with your boss...

There's a bar dedicated to gin down in Galway

They love the stuff! It's named after Nora Barnacle, located on Cross Street and has over 70 varieties to choose from.

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