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Int. Gin and Tonic Day
International Gin and Tonic Day, celebrated on the 19th of October, pays tribute to one of the world's most iconic mixed drinks. Originally created as a method for British officers to consume antimalarial quinine, the cocktail has evolved into a global symbol of botanical distillation.
Speaking Discussion
- Can you separate the taste of a drink from the history of the country that made it?
- Should we cancel historical figures who were geniuses but also racists?
- Why do we associate gin with sophistication and whiskey with manliness?
- If you were shipwrecked on an island, what one luxury would you want?
- Is drinking a way to remember history or a way to forget the present?
Activity 1: The Luxury Brand Storyteller
The Task: You are launching a New gin in India. You want to use the British empire aesthetic to make it sound premium. An anti-Colonial activist is protesting your launch. You have 3 minutes to defend your brand. How do you turn painful history into cool heritage?
Activity 2: Rapid Fire Debate
Justify in 30 seconds: 1. 'Nostalgia for the British Empire is a mental illness.' 2. 'A drink is just a drink; stop over-analyzing everything.' 3. 'We should prioritise 'Modern Pleasure' over 'Historical Guilt'.'