Taste Balaton Festival

Gin Around Lake Balaton – Gin Tasting and Gin & Tonic Workshop

  • John's Pub - Bar & Kitchen

Event details

Location
John's Pub - Bar & Kitchen
Date
Organizer
John's Pub - Bar & Kitchen

If you love quality gins and would like to learn how to make the perfect gin and tonic, then this event is for you! An exclusive gin tasting event with a Lake Balaton theme gin tasting awaits you, where you can discover four special craft gins from the Balaton region both neat and in gin & tonic form.

Program overview

  • Stories and interesting facts about Lake Balaton behind the distillates
  • Gin-making basics and techniques explained simply and clearly
  • Friendly atmosphere, lots of tasting, even more experiences
  • Workshop: Make your own Gin & Tonic!

After the tasting, all participants will be able to prepare their own gin & tonic with carefully selected tonics that go well with the four gins, and learn about the correct proportions, garnishes, and seasonings. tonic, learn the correct proportions, learn garnishing and flavoring tricks (garnish tips), and try out different variations to find your own style.

If you want to experience the true atmosphere of Lake Balaton, rich in these elements, then this workshop is the perfect choice – whether you are a beginner gin enthusiast or an advanced taster.

Items available for tasting

  • Carly's London Dry Gin (Zamárdi)
    A classic, refined London Dry style with a Hungarian twist – citrus freshness, elegant juniper, and a hint of spice.
  • Balaton Gin (Somlóvásárhely)
    A gin inspired by the volcanic character of Somló Hill: herbal, with mineral tones and special terroir characteristics.
  • Historia Hungarian Pink Gin (Somló)
    Strawberry-raspberry, yet pink gin, which brings modern style both aromatically and visually, spiced with the scents of Somló.
  • Lavender Tihany Gin (Tihany)
    Tihany lavender in a glass: a floral, soft and harmonious gin with a delicate spicy background.

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