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Celebration in a bottle
With Renais Édition Anniversaire
Words by Katie Hutley
Renais, the luxury gin brand that's been making waves since its launch last summer, is marking its first birthday with a dazzling limited-edition release, Renais Édition Anniversaire. It boasts a sleek, black bottle with foiled gold accents, complete with an elegant sleeve and a wearable birthday pin badge featuring a grape, a shell, and a flower – each symbolising the gin’s rich heritage and botanical notes. Following the sell-out artwork edition by creative director Emma Watson, this special bottle is a perfect keepsake or a chic addition to your drinks trolley.
The story so far
Founded by siblings Alex and Emma Watson, Renais has quickly carved a niche in the world of craft gin. Inspired by their family’s Domaine Watson vineyard in France, this gin is a blend of tradition and innovation. Distilled in the UK, Renais is crafted from grapes salvaged during the winemaking process, combined with local botanicals and a touch of that distinct French terroir. The result? A vibrant, amber-hued gin that’s as sophisticated as it is unique.Crusta Anniversaire: a toast to the occasion
To celebrate, Renais has crafted a bespoke cocktail – the Crusta Anniversaire. This reimagining of the classic Crusta, once the epitome of opulence, is perfectly suited for a birthday bash. The cocktail pairs the gin’s minerality, citrus and spice with the dry, crisp notes of Champagne, creating a drink that's both decadent and refreshing.RECIPE
- 45ml Renais
- 20ml lemon
- 20ml orange Curacao
- 10ml sugar syrup
- 50ml Champagne
- 1 dash angostura bitters
METHOD
Garnish the glass with a gold encrusted sugar rim made with golden caster sugar and edible glitter | Shake all ingredients apart from the champagne with ice, strain into a coupette glass and top with Champagne.Get your hands on it
The Renais Édition Anniversaire set is priced at £65 and includes the 70cl bottle, a commemorative sleeve, badge set, and the cocktail recipe card. Available online and at select stores, it’s the ideal gift or treat for yourself. Cheers to many more years of fabulous gin!