{"id":39306,"date":"2025-08-05T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/?p=39306"},"modified":"2026-03-20T14:46:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T12:46:16","slug":"its-gin-oclock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/blog\/2025\/08\/05\/its-gin-oclock\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s Gin O\u2019Clock"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong>What type of gin drinker are you? Gin enthusiasts fall into distinct categories, each with their own rituals, preferences and approach to enjoying this spirit. Scholar, adventurer, social butterfly &#8230; there\u2019s a Musgrave gin cocktail for you!<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39309\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/The-Botanical-Scholar.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"964\" height=\"715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/The-Botanical-Scholar.jpg 964w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/The-Botanical-Scholar-400x297.jpg 400w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/The-Botanical-Scholar-768x570.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/The-Botanical-Scholar-566x420.jpg 566w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/The-Botanical-Scholar-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/The-Botanical-Scholar-485x360.jpg 485w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/The-Botanical-Scholar-696x516.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/The-Botanical-Scholar-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 964px) 100vw, 964px\" \/>THE BOTANICAL SCHOLAR<\/strong><br \/>\nThis discerning drinker approaches gin like a fine wine connoisseur. They can identify juniper notes from across the room and debate the merits of citrus peel versus whole citrus in distillation. The Botanical Scholar appreciates the art of gin-making and often enjoys their spirit neat, or with just a splash of premium tonic to preserve the botanical complexity.<br \/>\n<em>Perfect match<\/em>: Musgrave Original with a splash of tonic and a squeeze of lemon<br \/>\nfor the <strong>Classic G&amp;T<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39308\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/The-Adveture-Seeker.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2193\" height=\"1489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/The-Adveture-Seeker.jpg 2193w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/The-Adveture-Seeker-400x272.jpg 400w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/The-Adveture-Seeker-1024x695.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/The-Adveture-Seeker-768x521.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/The-Adveture-Seeker-1536x1043.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/The-Adveture-Seeker-2048x1391.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/The-Adveture-Seeker-619x420.jpg 619w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/The-Adveture-Seeker-696x473.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/The-Adveture-Seeker-1068x725.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/The-Adveture-Seeker-1920x1304.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2193px) 100vw, 2193px\" \/>THE ADVENTURE SEEKER<\/strong><br \/>\nAlways ready to try the latest gin innovation, these drinkers embrace unusual botanicals and experimental flavours. They\u2019re the first to order that odd-sounding cocktail and love discovering gins that challenge conventional expectations. Their home bar is a testing ground for new combinations and creative serves.<br \/>\n<em>Perfect match<\/em>: A Musgrave original cocktail called <strong>Botanical Arrangement<\/strong> made with 50ml Musgrave Original gin, 50ml blue curacao liquor, 37ml Socks Hibiscus Syrup, 25ml Whey (emulsifier) and 25ml lime juice, garnished with three sprigs of fresh lavender and lemon zest.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-39310\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/The-Cocktail-Craftsperson-289x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"289\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/The-Cocktail-Craftsperson-289x400.jpg 289w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/The-Cocktail-Craftsperson-740x1024.jpg 740w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/The-Cocktail-Craftsperson-768x1062.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/The-Cocktail-Craftsperson-304x420.jpg 304w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/The-Cocktail-Craftsperson-696x963.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/The-Cocktail-Craftsperson.jpg 858w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 289px) 100vw, 289px\" \/>THE COCKTAIL CRAFTSPERSON<\/strong><br \/>\nThese gin lovers view their spirit as an ingredient in a larger symphony. They own professional bar tools, know the difference between stirring and shaking, and can craft everything from a perfect Negroni to innovative gin-based creations. They seek gins that hold their own in complex cocktails while complementing other ingredients.<br \/>\n<em>Perfect match<\/em>: A <strong>Pretty in Pink<\/strong> cocktail, made with 25ml Musgrave Pink Gin, 12.5ml cherry-blossom syrup, 12.5ml lime juice and one small drop of pink food colour. Shake ingredients with ice, and double strain into a chilled flute, then top with sparkling wine. Garnish with dried rose petals or a hibiscus flower &#8230; and to be even more fancy, sprinkle with lumo pink glitter.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-39311\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/The-Nostalgic-Romantic-395x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"395\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/The-Nostalgic-Romantic-395x400.jpg 395w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/The-Nostalgic-Romantic-414x420.jpg 414w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/The-Nostalgic-Romantic.jpg 674w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 395px) 100vw, 395px\" \/>THE NOSTALGIC ROMANTIC<\/strong><br \/>\nThis gin lover is drawn to heritage, tradition, and the stories that connect them to gin&#8217;s rich history. They appreciate classic serves, vintage glassware, and gins that honour traditional production methods. Often attracted to brands with compelling origin stories or historical connections.<br \/>\n<em>Perfect match<\/em>: <strong>Spiced Tea Negroni<\/strong>, a play on one of the world&#8217;s most traditional gin cocktails. Made with 35 ml Musgrave Pink Gin, 25 ml rosso vermouth (Martini), a few drops each of orange bitters and aromatic bitters, topped up with warm sweet hibiscus tea. Garnish with an orange slice, half a cinnamon quill, two cloves, one star anise.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-39312\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/The-Social-Butterfly-350x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/The-Social-Butterfly-350x400.jpg 350w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/The-Social-Butterfly-896x1024.jpg 896w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/The-Social-Butterfly-768x878.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/The-Social-Butterfly-1343x1536.jpg 1343w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/The-Social-Butterfly-367x420.jpg 367w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/The-Social-Butterfly-696x796.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/The-Social-Butterfly-1068x1221.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/The-Social-Butterfly.jpg 1374w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/>THE SOCIAL BUTTERFLY<\/strong><br \/>\nGin, for the social butterfly, is all about bringing people together. They host garden parties, weekend brunches, and impromptu gatherings, where a well-crafted G&amp;T is the social lubricant that gets conversations flowing. They value approachable flavours that appeal to diverse palates and love gin that photographs well for their social media.<br \/>\n<em>Perfect match<\/em>: <strong>The Golden Pear<\/strong>. This cocktail is made with 50ml Musgrave Original Gin, 37.5ml Socks Pear Syrup, 25ml lemon juice, and a dash of cardamon powder. Shake all ingredients with a pinch of gold dust, strain into a glass and top with soda water. Garnish with sprinkle of gold glitter on top with a slice of fresh green pear.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Find more cocktails on <a href=\"https:\/\/musgravespirits.com\/\">musgravespirits.com<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What type of gin drinker are you? Gin enthusiasts fall into distinct categories, each with their own rituals, preferences and approach to enjoying this spirit. Scholar, adventurer, social butterfly &#8230; there\u2019s a Musgrave gin cocktail for you! THE BOTANICAL SCHOLAR This discerning drinker approaches gin like a fine wine connoisseur. 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