A most curious gift: Hendrick’s presents travelers with the Whimsical Watering Can
Hendrick's Gin introduces the limited-release Whimsical Water Can
Hendrick’s Gin has announced the release of an attention-grabbing gift pack invention: The Whimsical Watering Can, exclusively for global travel retail from end of May 2025 while stocks last.
The Whimsical Watering Can by Hendrick’s Gin has an ABV of 44%, and RRSP of US$44. It will feature in: London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Luton, Dublin, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Madrid, Barcelona, Lisbon, Singapore Changi, Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin, Hamburg, Amsterdam Schiphol, Hong Kong, China, Delhi, Mumbai, New York JKF, Los Angeles, Miami, Melbourne, and Sydney airports.
The limited release Whimsical Watering Can gift pack is designed to encourage cucumber cultivation and is an ideal gift for budding botanists and curious cocktail lovers alike.
The latest edition Hendrick's Gin is indeed a most curious gift
This curious packaging concept was the brainchild of Boundless Brand Design, and the skilled hands at Hunter Luxury Packaging produced the Whimsical Watering Can and made this surreal idea a reality.
Besides being used to cultivate cucumbers to garnish Hendrick’s cocktails, the Whimsical Watering Can could also have a second life as a vessel for all manner of creative pursuits, from cultivating potted plants to acting as an unusual vase for floral arrangements.
Rufus Parkinson, William Grant & Sons Global Travel Retail Regional Managing Director, commented, “There is nothing quite like The Whimsical Watering Can by Hendrick’s in global travel retail. This stand-out gift pack is bound to attract the attention of curious travelers and be a real crowd-pleaser when entertaining (responsibly) at home.
“The functional element of the watering can is inspired to tap into consumers’ passion for botany, which is ever-so important for cultivating the freshest of cucumber cocktail garnishes. We’ve created only a limited production run of these Whimsical Watering Cans, so if consumers are keen to add this to their collection of Hendrick’s oddities, they’ll need to snag one while they can.”
Hendrick’s Master Distiller, Lesley Gracie, added, “Cucumbers are 95% water and so need to be diligently watered a little every day to stay mouth-wateringly juicy and refreshing, and this whimsical watering can makes that daily task a little more joyful. Cucumbers, like most humans, like the sun on their face, so keep them in a sunny spot by the window as they don’t like being cold.”
“There is nothing quite like The Whimsical Watering Can by Hendrick’s in global travel retail"
Ally Martin, Hendrick’s Global Brand Ambassador, shared, “The Whimsical Watering Can is a sensational vessel to share curious cocktails with friends. The secret to every good cocktail is balance and it is responsible to measure, which naturally leads to great tasting cocktails. This summer punch recipe is a perfect way to make any sunny day with friends an all-out occasion and serving it out of the Whimsical Watering Can is likely to capture your guest’s imagination and attention.”
Hendrick’s Summer Punch (serves 3-4)
Hendrick’s Gin – 150 ml
Lemon Juice – 60ml
Elderflower Cordial – 25ml
Cloudy Apple Juice – 300ml
Maraschino Liqueur – 10ml
Wash the Whimsical Watering Can before use and then combine all ingredients together inside. Add plenty of summer fruits (strawberries, raspberries, cucumber, lemon wheels) and a handful of ice. Pour into teacups over cubed ice or in a coupette. Garnish with a cucumber wheel and mint sprig.
