SPOTLIGHT ON NZ LOCALS:
Gin bars
As the hospitality industry begins another recovery from extended lockdowns, The Shout NZ is dedicated to supporting Kiwi locals. This month we’re exploring New Zealand’s best spots to enjoy one of the country’s favourite spirits – gin.
AUCKLAND: BOZO Tucked away at the back of the K' Road Food Workshop and adorned with ornate wood furnishings and greenery, Bozo is a hidden gin joint and craft beer lounge that has a unique vibe like a wee hidden treasure. Offering a curated selection of more than 50 gins, plus a popular gin paddle, Bozo is set to a tempo of hip hop and soul tunes, offering a cosy, charming, and comfy bar environment customised for conversation. Signature gin cocktail: Bozo rotates through different options on its cocktail list but the signature is the gin paddle itself (a selection of three gins, garnishes, tonic water, and soda water). Number one must-try gin: Denzien Smoke & Embers or Imagination Black Barn Syrah Barrel-Aged Gin.
MARLBOROUGH: THE GIN ROOM Based at The Vines Village in beautiful rural Marlborough, 12kms from Blenheim, The Gin Room is a small intimate tasting room specialising in Roots Marlborough Dry Gin and other rare boutique South Island Gin producers. The only dedicated gin tasting room in the region, you can sample gins at the bar, in the purpose built Gin Garden or lakeside in the sun, overlooking the vineyards. A relaxed atmosphere where guests can enjoy some of the best gin that New Zealand produces. Signature gin cocktail: The classic Roots Dry Gin & East Imperial Yuzu Tonic, lemon wedge over ice with a splash of Grapefruit & Hops Elemental Bitters. Number one must-try gin: Roots Norwester Navy Strength Dry Gin.
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