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It's PRIDE month!
We're extremely excited to celebrate PRIDE with some amazing drinks, although within our beloved industry queer-owned and operated brands seem few and far between. Luckily, however, the ones we have are flipping excellent!
We’ve pulled these bottles together, along with a handful of others championing LGBTQIA+ representation, plus some delicious cocktails recipes.
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Crystal Head Vodka - Paint your Pride Limited Edition
A limited-edition release of Crystal Head Vodka here that was released to celebrate Pride and support the LGBTQIA+ community. The Canadian label has a history of advocacy and support toward the cause, working with Kaleidoscope Trust, Stonewall, the Test Positive Aware Network, and Lurie Children's Hospital Transgender Youth Program to name a few.
Stonewall Raspberry Gin
Taking inspiration from the Stonewall riots in New York in June 1969, Stonewall Raspberry Gin uses its classic London Dry Gin base, infused with authentic raspberry flavour! With a blushing pink hue, it'll add some lovely colour to your tonic, and extra tang to your lemonade. £1 of every product sold goes to various LGBTQIA+ charities
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Brighton Pride Gin
Every year since 2016, Brighton Gin has collaborated with a local artist to create a series of limited-edition labels for its bottles in honour of the annual Brighton Pride celebrations. The 2023 edition features a label inspired by the Inclusive Pride flag and for each bottle sold, the folks at Brighton Gin make a donation to the Rainbow Fund, a grant-giving organisation supporting the work of grassroots LGBTIQA+ and HIV+ groups in Brighton & Hove.
Everyone is welcome!
A few more outstanding brands advocating for queer representation within the drinks world. Proving that Pride truly is for everyone.
Pride
Gin
70cl • 40%
Stonewall Pink
Rhubarb Gin
70cl • 40%
Stonewall London
Dry Gin
70cl • 40%
cocktails to be proud of
Whether you’re taking to the street to join your local march or just throwing a house party for a few pals, we’ve got you covered and we're here to help diversify your cocktail list!
Spritz For Equality
A delicious Spritz .
Prep
5 mins
Serves
1 person
Garnish
Basil leaves
Pineapple in Your Pocket
A refreshing and vibrant tropical cocktail which is super easy to make and ideal for a friends gathering.
Prep
5 mins
Serves
1 person
Ingredients
60ml Crystal Head Vodka
60ml Fresh pineapple juice
15ml Falernum syrup
10ml Fresh lime juice
Mint leaves
Garnish
Mint sprigs
Red on the Runway
A bold and party favourite flavoured cocktail becomes the perfect boozy drink in this indulgent recipe.
Prep
5 mins
Serves
1 person
Ingredients
45ml Crystal Head Vodka
10ml Campari
10ml St. Germain
15ml Cranberry juice
15ml Fresh lime juice
15ml Simple syrup
Top up
Soda
Off the Wall
A recipe curated by Stonewall Inn bartender, Mel Albaladejo, inspired by the Michael Jackson song of the same name.
Prep
5 mins
Serves
1 person
Ingredients
50ml Stoli Cucumber
25ml Pomegranate juice
25ml Simple syrup
15ml Fresh lime juice
6 Grinder shakes of white peppercorn
Fresh ginger
Garnish
Mint leaves
Cucumber round
What is Pride?
In 1969 The Stonewall Inn, a safe space for queer folk, was subject to a police raid. During this, Drag King, Stormé DeLarverie iconically challenged onlookers ‘Why don’t you people do something?’
This event ignited what we know today as the LGBTQIA+ rights movement, and for the 50 years since the community has been protesting and campaigning for visibility, recognition, and respect.
Each June we commemorate and celebrate those who’ve come before us and the progress made so far. Marking the occasion with parades, festivals, and the opportunity to reflect on the pursuit of acceptance.
It is also a time march in support and recognition with the LGBTQIA+ people around the world that continue to experience discrimination and disadvantage today.
PRIDE is both a protest and celebration of diversity and love.
When is Pride London?
The annual parade and celebration in London will take place on 29 June, 2024, save the date!
PRIDE blogs you’ll love
Need more top PRIDE cocktail recipes? Then look no further than our blog!
