Now Reading | In the Mix, Women of an Influential Nature
Today I was reading the latest edition of In The Mix, titled “Women of an Influential Nature.” I ran into Don Billings who publishes the magazine the other day and he handed me a copy. The publication has a strong following of people who are in the beverage and hospitality industry and it serves as an incredible asset to them. I love perusing through the pages, because I always learn something new. This edition includes features and interviews with legendary female wine makers and leading ladies in the liquor and cocktail business. One of my favorite cocktails is Hendrick’s Gin and Tonic, with cucumber and lime, and I came across a little history on the spirit:
The success of Hendrick’s Gin, one of modern distillings most popular brands, is the result of a special duo of ladies. Ms. Lesley Gracie began experimenting with William Grant & Sons’ rare Carter-Head and Bennett stills in 1988, finally achieving a “peculiar sort of deliciousness” now known as Hendrick’s Gin, in 1999. The infusions of rose and cucumber, along with the brilliant idea of hiring the lovely and award-winning Brand Ambassador Charlotte Voisey to champion the unique spirit, have made Hendrick’s a “triumph of the unusual.”
After doing a little more research on Charlotte Voisey, I discovered this YouTube video where she gives the recipe for the South Carolina Swizzle. Enjoy!
Also, check out the online version of In The Mix here: http://inthemix.on-premise.com/
