Hoxton Gin, 70 cl

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With a new-found popularity, large parts of Hoxton have been gentrified. This has inevitably aroused hostility among some local residents, who believe they are being priced out of the area. Some parts of Hoxton, however, remain deprived, with council housing dominating the landscape. Hoxton Gin, if it were to be personified in a film, would be that kid who was born into a family of car salesman. Great grandfather sold Fords; Grandpa sold Fords; and his father sold his first Mustang a month before he could drive one. Undeterred by the specter of the family business hanging over his head and ten tons of expectations, the kid decides he wants to be a banker, an artist, a poet, or whatever. Its not the what that matters so much as the fact that he does something with his family name (still renowned for their cars) that’s as far from the auto lot as possible. Ladies and Gentleman, meet Mr. Hoxton. Hoxton gin that is. Mary Wollstonecraft, social reformer, writer and mother of Mary Shelley, was born and spent her early years here. Well, Gerry Calabrese has definitely fulfilled his own brief. Whether you like the result or not is another matter entirely. We admire the fact that he’s dug his heels in, put his forefingers in his ears, done the ‘la-la-la’ thing and refused to listen to any criticism for his concept of a drink heavy on the coconut and grapefruit. We also like it that he’s gone all out to capture the non-conformist, directional and ****-off attitude of Hoxton in a free spirited gin. Not that it won’t attract criticism – there are far too many purists out there to let its unique characteristics slip by without passing muster. It’s a bit hazy as to whether the dominating coconut makes it truly qualify as a gin, but it’s worth a sip before dismissing it entirely. It’s new, it’s different, it’s kinda intriguing. We’re not saying it’s our new favourite gin but we were pleasantly surprised at its versatility. Ms S Historical introduction - Hoxton, between Kingsland Road and Hoxton Street | Survey of London: volume 8 (pp. 47-72)". British-history.ac.uk. 22 June 2003 . Retrieved 18 February 2014.

Frank Chapple, union leader, was born and raised in Hoxton. He was ennobled as Lord Chapple of Hoxton in 1985.By Tudor times many moated manor houses existed to provide ambassadors and courtiers country air nearby the city. This included many Catholics, attracted by the house of the Portuguese Ambassador, [7] who, in his private chapel, [8] celebrated the masses forbidden in a Protestant country. [9] One such resident was Sir Thomas Tresham, who was imprisoned here by Elizabeth I of England for harbouring Catholic priests. The open fields to the north and west were frequently used for archery practice, [10] and on 22 September 1598 the playwright Ben Jonson fought a fatal duel in Hoxton Fields, killing actor Gabriel Spencer. Jonson was able to prove his literacy, thereby claiming benefit of clergy to escape a hanging. I also informed a few friends who are gin drinkers about this drink prior to xmas and they bought it and liked it. Inspired by the vibrant culture and creative energy of East London, Hoxton Gin is modern reimagining of the classic juniper spirit with bold presentation and even bolder flavour. Add all ingredients to a 14oz hi-ball glass with crushed ice and stir vigorously. Top up with crushed ice and garnish with mint sprig. Serve with long straw. I had Hoxton Gin in a Hoxton and Tonic and I came away somewhat surprised. The harsh edge was taken off by the tonic, and the quinine complemented and offered a counterpoint to the overpowering coconut notes at the front. All in all, it didn’t taste a ton like a gin and tonic. But you know what it? It wasn’t bad, it was actually rather good and quite refreshing. I came away somewhat impressed. There’s a lot of snark out there about Hoxton Gin, but its not categorically bad.

Hoxton Tom McCourt, influential in the late 1970s and early 1980s mod and oi/punk scenes and founder of the band, the 4-SkinsHistorical Hoxton [ edit ] Origins [ edit ] A map showing Hoxton ward of Shoreditch Metropolitan Borough as it appeared in 1916.