Gavin and Stacey cocktails from Barry Island for Christmas Day
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A couple from Barry Island who run a craft beer bar and spirits company have released a limited edition line of Gavin and Stacey inspired drinks.
The Gavin and Stacey Edition bottles of bottles of Barry Island Gin, Pink Gin, Rum, and Vodka feature artwork inspired by the show, making them a collectible item.The couple have gone a step further too and created signature cocktails for each character including Stacey's 75, Mick's Martini and Nessa's Negroni.
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Hide AdClaire Whalley, co-founder of Barry Island Spirits Co said: "We love Gavin and Stacey, we are huge fans and we’ve lived on the island for nearly 20 years now.

"When we found out that the final episode of Gavin and Stacey was coming out, we wanted to do something to commemorate it.
“Our shop is just around the corner from Trinity Street and the cast filmed some of the Christmas Special on Hood Road where we run our bar, Craft Republic."
"We've been really excited by the buzz in Barry during filming.
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Hide Ad"If fans want a taste of Barry Island while they tune in on Christmas day our spirits will all be in the theme of the day."

Claire and Tim Whalley's Barry Island Welsh Dry Gin and Organic Vodka were both awarded 2-star Great Taste Awards in 2024 whilst Barry Island Pink Gin and Botanical Spiced Rum each collected a 1-star award in 2022.
The limited edition 50cl bottles are available from www.BarryIslandSpirits.co.uk and retail at £40 each. The last day to order for Christmas delivery is December 19th.
Stacey's 75
Colourful and bubbly just like our Stace. Put some ice in to a cocktail shaker then add:
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25ml Rose Port25ml Barry Island Pink Gin12.5ml Lemon12.5ml SugarShake hard for 5 seconds. Pour into Coup. Top with Prosecco and garnish with fresh raspberries or a slice of orange.
Mick's Martini
Inspired by Mick's love of Nigella, we've added limoncello to our martini to give a fresh and fruity twist to this classic (the Martini, not Mick!)
Add ice to a shaker or mixing jug and add in:
25ml Barry Island Vodka25ml Rosso Vermouth25ml LimoncelloStir to cool the liquid then strain in to a martini glass or Nick & Nora glass. Garnish with an olive or two.
Nessa's Negroni
Just like Nessa this cocktail is strong with an underlying sweetness.
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Hide AdWe've switched out dry gin for Barry Island Spiced Rum to add extra depth and complexity to this Negroni - We're not gonna lie, it's crackin'.
In a tumbler add:
25ml Barry Island Spiced Rum25ml Rosso Vermouth25ml Campari Stir for 5 seconds, add ice, garnish with an orange peel twist.
Bryn's Bramble
Fun, fruity and a little bit cheeky, we think Uncle Bryn would love this Bramble cocktail. the recipe is simple but the end result looks impressive and tastes fantastic
Add ice to a shaker and add:
50ml Barry Island Welsh Dry Gin25ml lemon25ml sugarShake hard until the outside of the shaker is cold and appears frosted. Strain into a tumbler, add ice and float 10ml crème de mure over the top. Garnish with a lemon slice.https://www.barryislandspirits.co.uk/collections/g-s-collection-inspired-by-gavin-and-stacey