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There’s no better place to be inspired than our very own backyard, Aotearoa. As summer approaches and we embark on long days and balmy nights, we gather together to share experiences, make memories where joy is cemented.
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Bombay Sapphire is inviting Kiwis to see the world differently through a new campaign called ‘Saw This Made This’ where we take inspiration from the world around us to stir our creativity through gin cocktails. From the sparkling blue oceans, lakes and skies engulfing our summers to the sound of bird call, abundance of red pōhutakawa flowers and sublime cliff and rock faces of nature to festival gatherings where strangers become friends. These are the tastes of Aotearoa.
We’ve gathered an ensemble of people to explain how nature inspires them and have invited them to take this inspiration and make their own Bombay Sapphire gin cocktail perfect for sharing with friends and family this summer.
Jess Molina
“They say nature knows best and every time I get out in nature - whether that's taking time to lie outside and just watch the clouds go by or feel the sand between my toes - I'm reminded of its power. Life is busy and we all have a tendency to just go go go all the time so I try to ground myself by taking a deep breath and catching as many sunsets as I can, preferably from a scenic spot and with a cold gin cocktail in hand.”
Jess drinks Army & Navy Twist
45ml Bombay Sapphire
10ml fresh grapefruit juice
10ml fresh lemon juice
10ml orgeat
A dash of Angostura Bitters
Grapefruit zest to serve
Place all ingredients except the zest into a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake well before straining into a chilled glass. Garnish with a twist of grapefruit.
Siposetu Duncan
“A drink on one hand, great rhythms played by the DJ and grooving on the dance floor with friends is a vibe! I’ve missed interacting with my people!“
Siposetu drinks Lucien Gaudin
30ml Bombay Sapphire
15ml Triple Sec
15ml Campari
15ml Liliet Blanc
Orange zest to serve
Chill your glass (preferably a coupe or old fashioned). Mix all ingredients except the zest in a mixing glass filled with ice. Stir for around 30 seconds then strain and serve in chilled glass. Garnish with a twist of orange.
Fiona Goddard
“Summer, blue skies, sparkling blue ocean on the horizon and my children happily playing on the lawn while I enjoy a G&T on a lazy hazy long day of summer holidays. It's the perfect marker of off-duty family time for me.”
Fiona drinks Bombay Sapphire’s G&T with a twist
30ml Bombay Sapphire
10ml Blue Curacao
10ml St Germain Elderflower Liqueur
90ml Yuzu (or other citrus heavy) tonic
1 bushel lemon verbena leaves
1 lemon wedge
Place Bombay Sapphire, Blue Curacao and St Germain Elderflower liqueur into a chilled glass. Fill with ice and pour over tonic. Stir well and top with more ice if necessary. Garnish with lemon verbena leaves and a wedge of lemon.
BOMBAY SAPPHIRE are giving away a trip for two to Queenstown to experience BOMBAY SAPPHIRE cocktails inspired by the world around us. Click here to enter.
Photography: Apela Bell
Photographers assistant: Ally Lase
Makeup: Lara Daly
