Christmas hamper with gin: City Gin as an Utrecht surprise

Why a city gin works better than an anonymous bottle, and what to add for a complete drinks moment.

A bottle in a Christmas hamper is classic. But a bottle actually conceived in Utrecht itself is a talking point.

City Gin Utrecht

City Gin makes an extra-smooth city gin with just six botanicals, developed together with more than a hundred Utrecht residents. The result: a gin with an Utrecht story you can retell.

What to add

• Cheese and crackers.
• Utregs Worssie or Ech Woar dip.
• Nuts from Noix Notenatelier.
• Mesjokke chocolate to finish.

Think of those who don't drink alcohol

Always make an alcohol-free version with the same look: alcohol-free beer from vandeStreek, a Schulp juice or a miniature Rondje Utrecht liqueur.

Tip: choose a bottle with a city story

An anonymous bottle of gin is just a bottle. City Gin was developed with more than a hundred Utrecht residents and uses just six botanicals, which keeps it smooth. That story goes on the card and gets retold over drinks.

Tip: complete the drinks moment instead of enlarging it

• Cheese or Utregs Worssie from De Kaasfabriek.
• Nuts from Noix Notenatelier.
• A chutney or jam from Twisted Jams.
• Mesjokke chocolate to finish.

Tip: include one piece of serving advice

Gin often disappears into a cupboard because the tonic is missing. Put the matching tonic, the amount of ice and a garnish on the card. One concrete suggestion is enough.

Tip: always prepare an equal alcohol-free option

Pick an alcohol-free alternative that looks just as good: alcohol-free beer from vandeStreek or pressed juice from Schulp, in the same packaging and the same budget. Then nobody feels like a second choice.

Tip: mind glass, transport and storage

Glass plus post is the most common damage combination. Use a bottle insert, tape the box on two sides and flag glass for home delivery. Store the boxes cool and dark, not next to a radiator.

City Gin features in several of our larger compositions - browse all boxes or put together a drinks hamper via a quote.