Episode 36 - How can you have a lock down Valentines day ?

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Welcome

• Hello and Welcome to Episode 36
• Paul is working full time at Stockport Gin
• The Gin Guide awards are accepting applications.
• Lots of things are a foot that I can’t confirm at the moment. The podcast is changing and evolving.

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Weekly Gin Recommendation

Stockport Gin - The Pink Edition

• One of the biggest questions Paul and Cheryl got asked at markets was “Do you do a pink gin ?”
• Paul and Cheryl never really intended producing a pink gin because they are not really fans because a lot pin gins in the marketplace are either full or sugar or too full of flavour.
• They finally decided to take the plunge and work on a pink gin but it had to be on their terms. They took their original gin and post infuse it with raspberries, strawberries and pomegranate.
• So is it any good ?
• It is definitely my favourite Stockport Gin and it does not surprise me that they were the winner of the flavoured gin category at the The Gin Guide Awards.
• The nose of the gin has the aroma of red fruit 
• The flavour profile starts sweet followed by a burst of fruit then dryness then heat from the alcohol and finally fruit.
• The colour is slightly pink
• When you add tonic, in my case you guessed in Mediterranean tonic, you still retain the fruit and dryness flavours. It is so refreshing. I can definitely seeing this one going down a storm on a summers day !! This would work well with any premium, standard, light tonic and Elderflower but again I would avoid other tonics with strong flavours.
• This is a must have dry Martini 😀
• I have tried this in many cocktails from simple Martinis 15:1 Montogomerys to more complex Martinis to Negroni and it work in all of them. I would really like to try this in a Cosmopolitan and a strawberry or raspberry daiquiri.
• I can thoroughly recommend this gin and it has a proud place on my gin shelf.
• Thank you Paul and Cheryl for all the work you do on Instagram in particular to enhance everyone’s experience with your one liners and congratulations to Paul going full time at Stockport.

How do you Valentine in the pandemic ?

• Lets not think about what we can do for Valentines rather than what I can't
• Plan with a gin. Mine is a Massingberd Mundy Marie Jeanne
• Buy cards, flowers and gifts online
• Think about the evening
• Shop in plenty of time and don't forget the ice
• How are you going set the mood. Smart lighting or candles ?
• What are you going to start with to drink ? For me a Rhamanta Gin 1:1 with a Starlino Rose Aperitivo
• Plan your meal so you can spend time with your loved one. Think about an oven based meal.
• If you are having a takeaway then get your order in early
• Turn off your phones and Instagram and social media
• Take your time with the meal
• Decide what you are going to drink. I would suggest something like Lind and Lime or