As the year draws to a close, Kindred Spirits, creators of the award-winning Sugarbird Gin, unveils a new collection of playful, gin-inspired gifts designed for sharing. From weddings and hen parties to festive tables and Secret Santa surprises, these new products are brimming with fun, flavour, and the philosophy that an African spirit is always better shared.
New: Candy Cane Jelly Making Kit – R399.95
Bring a touch of Christmas sparkle to your celebrations with the Candy Cane Jelly Kit. Each set includes a 750ml bottle of Sugar Plum Cape Holly & Wild Plum Candy Cane Spirit Cooler, a star-shaped silicone ice tray, jelly powder, and a simple recipe to create shimmering cherry-plum flavoured gin jellies at home. Served in glass bowls or as twinkling star-shaped treats, these jewel-like jellies add a burst of colour and festive cheer to any table. Pretty, playful, and perfectly grown-up — a show-stopping holiday indulgence that’s as delightful to make as it is to serve.
New: Lean On Me Gin Jelly Making Kit – R399.95
Designed for those who love to entertain, these kits comprise a 500ml bottle of Lean on Me African Dry Gin, a silicone ice tray, jelly powder, and an easy-to-follow recipe to create delightful frozen gin jellies at home. Beautifully presented – a perfect after-dinner indulgence or playful addition to any gathering – they are stunning served in a glass bowl or plated as bite-sized treats. A fun, hands-on way to bring laughter, creativity, and a touch of South African spirit to the dinner table.
New: Lean on Me Gin Bon Bons – R59.95 each
Charming little 50ml gin bon bons, wrapped and ready to gift, are available individually or as a box of 16. Lean on me Gin is a perfectly rounded African Dry gin with refreshing notes of citrus peel, Cape Fynbos, and juniper. Ideal as wedding favours, tokens of appreciation, stocking fillers, or table décor. A memorable keepsake for visitors or homesick South Africans — a true taste of the Cape in every sip.
Returning Favourite: Sugarbird Gin Mini’s – 4-pack from R164.99
A classic from the Sugarbird range, the Mini 4-Pack and 16-pack features 50ml bottles of Sugarbird’s award-winning gins, each inspired by the Cape Floral Kingdom. It’s a versatile stocking filler for gin lovers and can also be used to create homemade Christmas crackers or Secret Santa gifts. With flavours ranging from aromatic fynbos and pino and pelargonium to honeybush and moringa and juniper, it’s a true taste of South Africa’s biodiversity in miniature.
And for those who like a bit of spirit…the Kindred Spirits Multi-Spirit 50 ml Minis are a celebration of craft, flavour, and flexibility. Available in glass or PET bottles, either individually or as a 16-bottle value pack, they feature our signature African spirits: gin, brandy, vodka, and agave, offering something for every palate.
Perfect for the spirited collector, creative gifter, or festive host, these curated minis capture the essence of Africa’s finest in one beautifully presented box, and customers can also pick and mix their own selection of 16 minis when purchasing online via Kindred Spirits.