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Keswick bars to offer free Hendrick's gin and tonics to celebrate world cucumber day
Bars in Keswick are set to offer free Hendrick's Gin and tonic in order to celebrate world cucumber day.
On Friday, June 13, from 4pm to 5pm, customers can bring a fresh cucumber to any of four participating bars in Keswick's Market Square in exchange for a 'perfectly chilled' Hendrick's Gin and Fever-Tree Tonic free of charge.
Whether long, thin or twisty, cucumbers in all shapes are welcome. No judgement, just gin. Bring your cucumber along to one of these participating venues:
· The Front Bar at Inn on the Square
· The Back Bar at Inn on the Square
· Skiddaw Hotel Bar
· Kings Arms Hotel Bar
This peculiar event pays tribute to the cucumber's essential role in Hendrick's Gin.
Infused during distillation, cucumber is what gives Hendrick's its 'cool, crisp' character.
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Dani Hope, Director of Lake District Hotels, says 'This is our third year doing the cucumber swap and we're always amazed by how many people get involved. It's a fun afternoon that really brings a bit of joy to town — we love seeing everyone turn up with their cucumbers and a smile.'
The cucumbers themselves will not go to waste as to celebrate World Cucumber Day itself on Saturday, June 14, the talented chefs at Inn on the Square will be serving up a refreshing cucumber salad.
