My monthly Craft Gin Club subscription arrived in January. The subscription box sends members a full-sized bottle of gin with a range of mixers and snacks along with the "Ginned!" magazine, which contains gin-related information and cocktail recipes for the gin. The monthly gin for January is Sông Cái Việt Nam Dry Gin, which is distilled in Vietnam and contains citrus and spice flavours. The items in January's box are largely inspired by Indonesia and southeastern Asia in flavour, and this is perfect for the upcoming New Year. New Year is celebrated at the start of February this year.
Artisan Drinks Company have provided three tonics or mixers in the Janury box. The Yuzu Tokyo Tonic has been made in collaboration with Craft Gin Club for this gin of the month. The flavours of this tonic include black pepper and coriander, and it is a limited edition flavour. There is also the Artisan's Fiery Ginger Beer provided to make the gin cocktail of the month.
The next mixer that we received is the Aqua Libra Infused Sparkling Water. Subscribers will receive one of three different flavours: raspberry and blackcurrant, pineapple and grapefruit, or cucumber with mint and lime. I received the cucumber, mint, and lime. These are unsweetened drinks made with natural ingredients.
Crodino is another brand of mixer from Italy that appeared in this month's box. This is a non-alcoholic aperitivo that can be enjoyed with gin as a spritz over ice.
The last mixer received is the cocktail syrup for the special monthly gin cocktail, and it is created by Craft Gin Club. This month, the flavour is called "New Moon", and it is described as sweet and fragrant. The garnishes of the monthly box are slices of kumquat, which will be an interesting flavour with this gin this month. These garnishes are perfect for the classic gin and tonics.
Four snacks were received in the January box and are from Coconut Collaborative, Olly's, Woolf's Kitchen, and Native Snacks. Dairy-free brand Coconut Collaborative little snack can be paired with the gin or to have on its own; these Chocolate Little Pots are delicious and creamy, and I've eaten them before. Olly's Pretzel Thins in Sweet Chili are low in calories and fats and are great for pairing with gin. Peanuts are used in Indonesian cooking, and Woolf's Kitchen have provided Woolf Bites Crafty Cacao Peanuts; these are a balance of sweet and salty flavours with chocolate and salted carmelised peanuts. Native Snacks have also included a sample of vegan sweet chili-flavourted prawn crackers, which are a snack in Southeastern Asia. (I know these are vegan, but I have gifted these as I just can't get my head around vegan prawn crackers or sweet chili as the taste just isn't enjoyable to me.)
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