No cash, no cards, only cucumbers – the annual celebration of the humble green fruit is back. On June 14, Hendrick’s Gin will once again recognise the true value of the cucumber for the third year in a row by allowing you to exchange a bona fide cucumber for a delectable Hendrick’s & Tonic. In the spirit of inclusivity, all species of cucumbers will be accepted!
Cucumber Day was invented in England by cucumber growers in 2011, to extol the virtues of the versatile cucumber. Since then, the gin maker celebrates this day every year to hero this remarkable fruit and the pivotal role it plays in giving Hendrick’s its pleasingly unusual flavour. The spirit’s distillation process includes an infusion of rose and cucumber, which yields an extraordinarily smooth gin that is a rare union of lightness and complexity. There simply is no better way to cap off a Hendrick’s cocktail than with a little green garnish cut from the fruit. Whether it’s a classic slice, peculiar spears, a bold wedge or an unusual tongue, the cucumber gives ample opportunity for expressive experimentation in shape and size that pleases both the eye and the palate.
This year, the celebration will be bigger and better, with 42 participating bars accepting the green of cucumber as legal tender. Exchange a cucumber for a Hendrick’s & Tonic from 7-10pm at the following partner bars:
- &SONS,
- 79 After Dark Restaurant & Bar,
- Anti:Dote,
- Artemis,
- Aura,
- BeGin @ Boat Quay,
- Ce La Vi,
- COSMO Restaurant & Wine Bar,
- Don Ho,
- Dragon Chambers,
- ERWIN’S Gastrobar,
- Grey Gin Bar,
- Horse’s Mouth,
- Martini Bar – Grand Hyatt,
- Idlewild,
- Jekyll & Hyde,
- KPO,
- Le Coq,
- Bar on 5 – Mandarin Orchard,
- Mischief,
- Miss G’s,
- Mitzo,
- Monarchy,
- Oxwell & Co,
- Potato Head,
- PS Café – Fullerton,
- Que Pasa,
- Rookery – Capitol Tower,
- Rookery – Hong Leong Building,
- Six Senses,
- Skai,
- 1864 – Sofitel Singapore City Centre,
- SOS Bar,
- Southbridge,
- Sum Yi Tai,
- Tess Bar & Kitchen,
- The Winery,
- Timbre X @ The Arts House,
- Timbre X @ The Substation,
- Wan,
- Yellow Pot Bar,
- and Redtail.
The bars will accept bona fide cucumbers as currency – or “bar tender” – in exchange for a refreshing Hendrick’s & Tonic during a dedicated ‘Cucumber Hour’ – a perfect twist on the popular ‘cocktail hour’ offering.
Charmaine Thio, Hendrick’s Southeast Asia ambassador, comments, “The cucumber is synonymous with a Hendrick’s & Tonic and we’ve always held the cucumber in the highest regard. World Cucumber Day gives us the opportunity to celebrate the wondrous possibilities of this noble fruit, and showcase its true value by converting it into currency. On this day we want to inspire people to cultivate and embrace their unusual side by adding delightful peculiarity to everyday universal things.”
“We’re excited that many more are joining us in acknowledging the value of the cucumber. In 2017, we had 10 participating bars, which grew to 24 last year. This year, we are proud to have a total of 42 partner bars and hope that more curious minds will join us as we spread love, understanding and appreciation for cucumbers everywhere.”
‘Cucumber Hour’ will run from 7 to 10pm on Friday, 14 June. Redemptions are limited to 60 per bar, and one per customer.
For more information on World Cucumber Day please visit www.hendricksgin.com
