GinADayMay2023 | TheZestCo

Gin A Day May was created and organised by the fabulous Sarah, @gin_a_ding_ding on Instagram. For anyone unaware we are given a caption or prompt to loosely follow or interpret at our will each day throughout the month of May. Participants then post a photo related to the prompt, with or without an explanation. No points are given but it's a great way to start a conversation, see what's happening in the online gin community and to have some light-hearted fun in a crazy world.

Follow the hashtag #GinADayMay on Social Media

Find further info and details on Sarah's website: https://ginadingding.com/tag/gin-a-day-may/

1. Hello

🖐 The longest journey starts with a single sip 🖐

Christmas circa 1974, and I'm snarfing someone's treacly sweet sherry.

Hello, I'm Sarah, owner, director, packer, prepper, marketer, creator, photographer, web designer, customer servicer, odd jobber and everything elser at TheZestCo!

2. Local

A View From a Bar.

My local, the gorgeous @patenandco @kneadpubs

Great food, fab drinks and the friendliest staff - they also use a pretty good garnish too 😉

3. Barware

Envy is Not a Great Look

So I have seen everyone's gorgeous barware. Rose gold, copper, vintage, heritage, charming and quirky. Mine is plain old stainless steel and boring. So I give you my #glassware cabinet. Recently inherited from my old Mum, every glass in here tells a story of legendary parties, celebrations and commiserations.

Organic citrus fruit to be dehydrated for cocktail garnish

4. Citrus

Ain't it Crazy What Love Can Do.

Throwback to when TZC first started out. I used to buy a single mixed box of citrus from an online organic retailer. Never did I imagine I would be buying multiple crates of single fruits twice a week!

The citrus obsession shows no signs of slowing. I still eat, sleep, drink, think and dream in citrus colours. Although The Husband has drawn the line at fruity wallpaper, he let me get away with painting the kitchen orange.

And I give thanks everyday for my fab customers who make it possible for me to keep living my dream 🧡💛💚

5. Cheating On Gin

Cheating on Gin A Day May too!

Missed this one as life just happened. So here is a picture of some drinks.

6. Royal

👑 A Hard Act To Follow 👑

I have debated all day about posting this one. It was patched together after Paddingtons fantastic appearance during the Jubilee. To be honest I think the Queen looks so happy and well it makes me smile. I hope you smile too.

#royalty #instachallenge #instagramchallenge #ginadaymay #wingitadaymay

7. Bubbles

I missed this day too.

8. Event

It's The Taking Part That Counts

Throwback to our very first food and drink fair. To say it was a success wouldn't be the truth, but we made some fab contacts, learnt a lot about how NOT to sell our products, but I was delighted with how the stall looked regardless.

#sacrewellfarm #foodfair #ginadaymay #wingitadaymay #smallbusinessuk #womeninbusiness #local #BigLearningCurve #garnishes #garnish #driedfruit #driedfruitgarnish #thezestco

A close up of a martini with TheZestCo dried lemon

9. Martini

A Drop of the Dry

I have to admit, I have never felt grown up enough to have a Proper Martini. Although I love savoury, I'm not such a fan of the dry. It didn't help that I grew up thinking that a large slug of vermouth and lemonade in a long glass was, in fact, a Martini. As with Negronis, I am trying to educate myself. It's a great excuse!

10. Green

💚 Green and Pleasant and Very Very Tangy 💚

The Kiwi. So often overlooked but always a surprise. I could eat these like crisps. All the sweet tang of @haribouki_ Tangfastics.

11. Merch

Yet another one I missed

12. Ice

Todays prompt word was ice. As I have only bog standard cubes in my freezer, I declined to participate. So here is a lovely iceberg instead

13. Cocktail

If There's a Rustle in the Hedgerow

💜 The Bramble 💜

My absolute favourite. I just had to make one for lunch as I had no recent photos. Honest ....

14. Bottle

🧚‍♀️ The Delight is in the Detail 🧚‍♀️

I'm not ashamed to say I actually cried with delight when this appeared out of its box. It's a @craftginclub exclusive from June 21, created by @fynodereedistillery on the Isle of Man. The bottle is a stunner all on its own, but the detail in that label is so beautiful. I see something new every time I look at it.
The bottle remains unopened (I helped my sister with hers).