Caperitif and tonic Q: How do you drink Caperitif? A: How ever you want to. We start with ice and tonic water (which is why we make a Cape version called Swaan). It is a Vermouth so it is low in alcohol ('cause of the wine base), quenching ('cause of the bitters and citrus), refreshing [...]
Street Food Festival Yesterday we were lucky to be a part of the Convivium Block Party at the annual Cape Town Street Food Festival in Woodstock. Lots of fun in the Sunday Spring sun as we kept everyone’s glasses full of Caperitif, Swaan and Cruxland Gin. Some pictures via new followers on Instagram. Above: setting up, the calm before [...]
Swaan Cape Tonic And so, while tasting and mixing and drinking a lot of Caperitif cocktailsand Gin and Tonics last year we decided to create and produce our own Cape style Tonic Water. Say hello to the Swaan (Afrikaans for Swan, whadayaknow). Spring water with natural botanicals – quinine, lime, cardamon and mint. Less sugar [...]
