Making gin with Jet2
I was recently invited to attend a gin making event and cocktail masterclass at Wyrd Spirits in the New Forest. The event was hosted by Jet2 to celebrate the upcoming arrival of their new base at Bournemouth Airport.
The day kicked off with some interesting information on the history of gin distilling. Mark the creator of Wyrd Gin (pronounced weird) is an expert at blending flavours. He explained how he crafts his gin to create a perfect product. It was then time to have a go at distilling our own. Working together with a fellow Bournemouth blogger was a great opportunity to come up with something we’d like to drink on holiday whilst watching the sunset over the ocean. We kept it simple, after the juniper we added orange peel, coriander, cassia and cubeb for a light, zesty taste. Exactly my style of holiday drink and perfect for feeling all the holiday vibes.
After watching our own blend magically flow from the copper still and into the bottle it was time for the most delicious lunch, washed down with a Negroni. The afternoon continued with a cocktail making masterclass. This one was really fun and included a cocktail shaker! I got to make a Tom Collins cocktail using my own gin and the ‘Gin Jetsetter’, created especially by Wyrd Spirits for the day.
Jet2 at Bournemouth Airport
Whilst blending flavours it was the perfect opportunity to find out more about the arrival of Jet2 at Bournemouth Airport. Taking-off from February 2025, Jet2 will be flying to: Mainland Spain, Canary Islands, Balearic Islands, Portugal, Turkey, Greece, Prague, Austria and Iceland.
My favourites from this list have to be Iceland, there’s nowhere else like it for winter adventures. From spotting the Northern Lights to taking a dip in a natural hot spring pool and so many more. For the sun, my favourite destination Jet2 will be flying to from Bournemouth are the Balearic Islands. You can’t beat the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean and balmy evening sunsets.
Jet2 Holidays pride themselves in offering low deposits and return transfers to and from your holiday accommodation. They are ATOL and ABTA-protected and there’s 22kg of luggage included in bookings. I have flown with Jet2 from Stanstead and had a great experience. I’m looking forward to having a short 30-minute drive to jump on a Jet2 flight again very soon!
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October 21, 2024
Great write-up and pics. I’m pleased to say I’ve got my Jet2 holiday booked and am travelling from Bournemouth next year.