Jozi-based gin enthusiasts will be thrilled to know that the Davinci Hotel & Suites will be the first licensed establishment in Joburg to offer black gin on its bar menu.

The hotel, found in the heart of Sandton’s business district, is well-known for its elegant architecture, impressive art collection and classic black and white inspired interiors. And now, its new black gin will be just another reason to visit.

DV Gin Nero (translated Black in Italian), has been distilled and bottled especially for the Davinci Hotel & Suites by the award-winning The Johannesburg Distilling Company. Featuring a burnt-orange flavour profile, the gin will be available for purchase from the hotel’s lounge/bar or to take home as a keepsake of one’s time spent in Joburg at the Davinci.

“We wanted a story guests could take home with them and share with family and friends on their return. The black gin is the first of its kind in Joburg and the beautiful bottle can even be repurposed as a décor item back home,” says Andrew van Hasselt, General Manager of the Davinci Hotel & Suites.

DV Gin Nero has been designed for young, vibrant, sophisticated gin fanatics who are clued up enough to know what an expertly crafted gin should taste like, but also adventurous enough to embark on a journey of discovery with a newly curated cocktail list.

The list features cocktails which are modern riffs on old classics and get their names from aspects of Davinci’s own life and times. Some of these include The Enigmatic Smile which features Campari, sweet vermouth, orange peel, aromatic bitters and simple syrup, and Lisa’s Grotto which contains elderflower liqueur, jasmine tea infused-lavender syrup, fresh lemon juice and blackberries.

So, if you are a gin lover and looking for your next flavour sensation, head on over to the Davinci Hotel & Suites to taste this new creation, either as a simple gin and tonic, or as part of a flavorful cocktail concoction.

For more information or to book your table in the lounge or overlooking the pool, email davinci-banqueting@legacyhotels.co.za or book on the Dineplan app.