Introducing Pauntley Court's very own quince gin
Written by Melissa
Pauntley Court has joined up with Gun Dog Gin, a local Herefordshire distillery, to create our very own quince flavoured gin using this golden 'pear-like' fruit from the gardens at Pauntley Court.
The History of the Quince
Elinor Fettiplace's Receipt Book
Elinor Fettiplace place was the last of the Whittington family (one Dick's descendants) to live at Pauntley in the late 1500s, her original recipes were found and have been published, giving a wonderful insight into Elizabethan cookery.
"And so to the magical quince, the golden apple of the Greeks, symbol of love and happiness, sacred to Venus who is often depicted holding one in her hand."
- Elinor Fettiplace's Receipt Book, Hilary Spurling
Photography by David Liebst
Married Amongst the Quince Trees
Our intimate and magical quince orchard in the formal gardens is a perfect private place for a small outside ceremony or drinks under the boughs, which look beautiful with their pink blossom in May and in September with their stunning golden fruit.
Why not have your drinks and canapés here. Ask Melissa about the Pauntley Quince Quencher gin cocktail!!
Buy Your Booze!
We're excited to announce you can now purchase our fabulous quince gin!
The little bottles make perfect wedding favours for your guests. Or why not stock the bar with larger bottles for your bar person to serve for you! Quince gin is a great cocktail component or it can be served with cheese similar to a pudding wine or as a gin liqueur. Maybe you'd rather buy a bottle or two to keep as a memento of your special day, which you can drink in the years to come.
Take a look at our cocktail recipes below for inspiration.
Prices
- 5cl £5.00
- 35cl £19.50
- 50cl £24.50
To order please email Melissa at Melissa@pauntleycourt.com
Cocktail Inspiration
The Pauntley Court Quince Quencher
- 25ml Quince Gun Dog Gin
- 25ml Ages Maralade Vodka
- 1 Bottle of Fever-Tree Ginger Ale
- Garnish with sliced lime
Serve over ice
Dick's Tipple
- 25ml Quince Gun Dog Gin
- 25ml Elderflower Liqueur
- 25ml Lime juice
- Splash of Fever-Tree soda water to finish
Served over ice
Gun Dog Gin is made in Herefordshire using locally sourced fruit & vegetables which are steeped in British Gin. They offer a variety of other interesting flavours, which can be found on their website www.gundoggin.co.uk.
Did you know?
"Boxes of quince marmalade were a favourite mediaeval wedding present, and they remained a luxury gift for anyone from royalty downwards until well into the seventeen century."
If you have any questions please get in touch.
Melissa and the Pauntley Team x
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