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This gin might not be Cornish, but it contains more than a dash of the Falmouth spirit.

Falmouth graduate Holly Challinor has applied the lessons she learnt from her studies to become the Founder & Director of Cheshire Botanicals, a family-run micro distillery in the heart of the Nantwich countryside.

Holly believes that the skills she gained while studying Photography BA(Hons) and Professional Writing MA courses at Falmouth were vital to her success.

She’s put this into use through beautiful photography and carefully crafted imagery throughout her website and social media channels, helping her brand to stand out from the rest.

Holly said, “Without studying at Falmouth, I wouldn’t have learnt some of the key elements of building a brand and marketing a new product.”

Holly perfected Cheshire Botanicals’ first product, Nantwich Gin, during the first lockdown. After six months of recipe trials, research and planning, the company’s debut gin was launched.

The spirit received immediate acclaim, receiving a silver medal in the London Spirits Competition 2021 – a prestigious endorsement in the global spirits industry. This success was quickly followed by the news that Nantwich Gin was named as a finalist in The Gin Guide Awards 2021. Nantwich Gin is a London dry gin made with the key botanicals of traditional juniper berries, coriander seeds and angelica root, combined with delicate florals such as rose and lavender. Lemon thyme brings a citrus twist to the gin, complimented by punchy cardamom and a lingering finish of pink pepper corns.

Perfect with:

Fever Tree Original Tonic and a slice of grapefruit. If you’re feeling adventurous, why not garnish with some garden herbs like rosemary or thyme.

Follow: @cheshirebotanicals

Nantwich Gin Garden cocktail

Take a sip of this simple summertime staple:

• Nantwich Gin • Fever Tree Elderflower Tonic • Apple Juice • Ice • Cucumber

Step 1: Peel your cucumber and muddle it (press it against the side of a glass) to release the flavours. Step 2: Put the cucumber in a cocktail shaker (or a mason jar with a tight lid) along with a shot or two of Nantwich Gin, a splash of apple juice and plenty of ice.

Step 3: Shake well for 30 seconds, then strain into a martini glass.

Step 4: Top it up with Fever Tree Elderflower Tonic and garnish with cucumber slices.