Taking the Dive...

In the interest of providing you with unlimited ways to enjoy our beloved gin, whilst at the same time sticking the V's up to responsible drinking, we present to you, The Nose Dive.

The Nose Dive isn't just another one of these modern shots or bombs which all the kids are drinking  now days, Oh No, this shot has substance, history and a cheeky little twist... well an olive but lets not get technical!

Found on page 113 of The Savoy Cocktail Book the following instructions are given for preparing and consuming The Nose Dive;

'Take one nooker of Gin, place in it an olive, then deposit the glass carefully in the bottom of an ordinary tumbler. Fill the said tumbler with water, ginger ale or what have you (more gin perhaps), until almost to the top of the small glass, then down the whole thing quickly. That is, everything but the small glass...'

So there you have it, a spot of irresponsible drinking 1930's style, although if that seems like a little to much effort perhaps a game of Gin Face is more your style.

Take as many nookers of gin as you have friends and knock them back, who ever makes a face is in need of another shot and the cycle continues...

Umpleby & Brown are advocates of responsible drinking... most of the time

Enjoy!