Mini gin bar

“I set up a DIY gin bar for my 40th birthday party held in my garden in October, and my guests loved getting creative with their own drinks,” says Ramona. “I came up with a few surprises, like infusing whole chillies in a bottle of gin for about a month beforehand – this added a delicious twist!”

Start with a variety of gins and good quality tonics displayed in ice buckets so that they stay cold. Also set out a pretty buffet of aromatics such as star anise, dried chilli flakes, cinnamon sticks, lavender sprigs and rose petals along with sliced citrus (lemon, lime and grapefruit are all delicious) and fresh cucumber ribbons.

And make sure you have enough glasses and ice! >>