Gordon’s Gin
Gordon’s Gin branded playing cards themed with limes, lemons and ice cubes, 2000.

Gordon’s Gin
Alexander Gordon came up with the recipe for Special London Dry Gin in 1769. The recipe has remained unchanged ever since and is a closely guarded secret. This imaginative deck of promotional playing cards, themed with limes, lemons and ice cubes, comes with a booklet of recipes for Gordon’s cocktails.

Above: Gordon’s Gin special branded playing cards, c.2000.

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