Not Your Mother's Gin Dinner 2.0

July 31st, 2025, 6:00PM
The Establishment. 28 Broad Street, Charleston.

Not Your Mother's Gin Dinner 2.0

Summer Spirits Series

Back by popular demand, this event is all about the versatility of gin. Not Your Mother’s Gin, but the delicious gins from all around the world. From classic London Dry to modern, floral, citrus-forward, or herbaceous expressions, you will leave the evening a Gin lover. Paired with unique dishes from Executive Chef Elliott Howells, this 6-course tasting dinner will be a sensory-driven evening where cuisine and cocktails come together in perfect harmony.

Learn about The Wild, Wonderful World of Gin from our very own Ryan Wise. This post walks you through the 8 Distinct Types of Gin and various opportunities to enjoy them all.

Menu

Each course to be paired with gin.

Intro
Hors d'oeuvres

1st Course
Crudo. citrus, peppers, herbs, peppercorn 

2nd Course
Charred green vegetables. olive vinaigrette

3rd Course
Citrus sorbet 

4th Course
Smoked Lamb Pressé. soubise, herb salad 

Dessert 
Lemon + lavender basbousa genoise 

About the Summer Spirits Series

Join The Establishment for the Summer Spirit Series—three exclusive tasting events exploring global spirits and cuisine, no passport required. Each event features a unique theme, spotlighting the meticulous craftsmanship of artisanal, family-owned distilleries and authentic culinary traditions: The Spirits of Mexico, Not Your Mother’s Gin, and The Spirits of Japan.

During each event, courses will be presented with a signature cocktail that showcases the spirit’s complexity and a sidecar served neat, for a full tasting experience. Executive Chef Elliott Howells will craft a 6-course tasting menu designed to elevate and complement the spirit’s profile. 

Guests will be guided through the tasting by spirits experts, sharing the story behind each spirit–its origin, distillation process, unique anecdotes, and tasting notes. 

“The Summer Spirit Series is our favorite event to host all year,” says Bar Manager Ryan Wise. “Our team spends months collaborating with partners to hand-select rare, distinctive spirits you won’t find on a typical menu.”

Executive Chef Elliott Howells adds, “This event series is a culinary playground for us. We get to push boundaries—combining seasonal, local ingredients with bold global flavors that echo the unique tasting notes of each spirit.”

Tickets for each Summer Spirits Series event are $150 per guest (all-inclusive of food, beverages, taxes and gratuity). Attend all three events and receive a $50 gift card to The Establishment. Seating is limited for an intimate and refined evening of spirits and culinary discovery.