Our Special Four Pillars CHRISTMAS HOSTING GUIDE 

All you need is good food, great gin and a very solid game plan for the silly season. We've got the gin and the plan. You bring the food!

The end of the year is fast approaching, and that means Christmas hosting season is well and truly upon us. For some, the thought of hosting Christmas lunch triggers mild panic. For others, it's practically a competitive sport, with skills built up over years of training. Either way, a good game plan never goes astray.

Whether you're organising the big Christmas Day feast, a backyard BBQ or a few festive drinks with mates, we've rounded up our favourite Christmas hosting ideas to help you get prepped and prepared. Think easy Christmas cocktails, ready-to-drink gin tins and a few delicious extras to take your festive spread to the next level.

Remember, it's going to be fun! And you can have gin.

 COCKTAIL BUNDLES MAKE CHRISTMAS DRINKS EASY 

Want to impress your guests with a proper cocktail menu without spending the whole afternoon playing bartender? We've got just the thing.

Our Four Pillars cocktail bundles make mixing up delicious gin cocktails at home a whole lot easier. With the key ingredients bundled together, you can spend less time planning your drinks menu and more time enjoying the festivities. Revolutionary, we know.

For casual Christmas drinks, we love our zesty Margarita Bundle, made with our habanero-infused El Cuatro Gin. Mix up a few gin Margaritas, put out some corn chips and dips, and you've got yourself a pretty solid start to the afternoon.

Planning a long Christmas lunch? A refreshing gin Spritz is hard to beat. Our Bloody Bramble Spritz Bundle delivers fruity, berry-filled flavour, while the Yuzu Elderflower Spritz Bundle brings a fresh citrusy twist to the occasion. Both are excellent candidates for long afternoons around the table.

And for those who like to get properly festive, Australian Christmas Gin makes a very good addition to the cocktail line-up. With warming Christmas pudding spices and rich botanical flavours, it's made for the silly season. Try it in a refreshing Christmas Gin & Ginger or a big batch of festive gin punch.

Our hosting tip? Choose two or three Christmas cocktails for your drinks menu and prep your garnishes, glasses and ingredients before everyone arrives. That way, you're not stuck behind the bar while everyone else is having a lovely time.

For larger gatherings, our Christmas gin punch recipes are particularly handy. Mix up a big batch, add some festive fruit and let everyone help themselves.

  • Good Hosts KEEP THE GIN TINS ON HAND 

    First rule of Christmas entertaining? Always have a few cold drinks at the ready. Especially when the neighbours pop over unexpectedly, Christmas lunch turns into Christmas dinner or someone brings along a few extra mates.


    Enter our trusty Four Pillars Gin Tins. Ready-to-drink gin cocktails that take all the fuss out of festive hosting. No mixing, measuring or searching for the cocktail shaker required. Just chill, crack open and enjoy.


    From our classic Rare Dry Gin & Tonic to the fruity Bloody Shiraz Gin & Tonic and refreshing Fresh Yuzu Gin & Soda, there's a little something for every gin lover. We recommend grabbing a few different flavours to keep those particularly picky guests happy.


    Our hosting tip? Stock the esky before your guests arrive, and keep a few extra tins chilled for when the party inevitably goes longer than planned. You'll thank us later.

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  • DON'T FORGET ALL THE FESTIVE EXTRAS 

    You've sorted the Christmas drinks, planned the menu and possibly even remembered to buy enough ice. Nicely done. Now for the little extras that'll make your Christmas spread even better.


    Our Made From Gin collection is full of delicious goodies created using the flavour-packed botanicals and ingredients from our gin-making process. And when it comes to Christmas entertaining, these little treats are very good at making an appearance on the table.

    Think zesty pickles made with yuzu rinds from our Fresh Yuzu Gin, perfect alongside a festive cheeseboard or a Christmas ham. 


    And then there's our Christmas Gin Pudding. Made with gin-steamed oranges and a splash of Australian Christmas Gin, it's a very delicious way to finish your Christmas feast. Warm it up, add a generous scoop of ice cream and watch it disappear.


    These festive extras also make brilliant little gifts for the Christmas lunch host. Particularly if that host has been cooking since 6am and deserves something delicious for their efforts.


    Our hosting tip? Make your cheeseboard the first thing guests see when they arrive. A few good cheeses, crackers, something pickled and a cold G&T will keep everyone very happy while the rest of Christmas lunch comes together.

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THE WEEKEND GINS

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