The Official Gin Of Pickleball Launches An Exclusive Collection
Did you know that pickleball has its own official gin? It does, and it’s The Botanist Islay Dry Gin. The Scottish spirit has teamed with Prince, the well-known racquet sports brand, to make the game more “spirited” both on and off the court with their limited-edition “Dink & Sip” pickleball collection.
Launching in April for National Pickleball Month, the collection, featuring a custom tote, paddle and balls, pays homage to ’90s sportswear style–think peak Andre Agassi. The design takes bold geometric patterns, vibrant colors, and layered textures and infuses them with the energy of pickleball alongside the essence of The Botanist’s 22 botanicals and signature martini cocktail.
The Botanist x Prince “Dink & Sip” collection features several packages:
- The “Dink-Tini” Set: Tote, Paddles (2), Balls (3), The Botanist (750ml Bottle), Martini Glasses (2), Mixing Glass, Strainer, Jigger, Bar Spoon. $200
- The “Dink & Sip” Set: Tote, Paddles (2), Balls (3), The Botanist (375ml Bottle). $150
- The “Dink & Sip” Tote: Tote, The Botanist (375ml Bottle). $80
- The “Dink & Sip” Paddle: Paddle, Balls (3), The Botanist (375ml Bottle). $80
“The fast-growing, vibrant community of pickleball and The Botanist are a perfect match,” said Craig Sherman, Vice President, Marketing at Rémy Cointreau Americas. “We are excited to continue to support the growth of the sport with Prince, a racquet sports legend, in our first-ever merchandising collaboration as a brand.”
The Botanist has established itself as The Official Gin of Pickleball via exclusive partnerships with Major League Pickleball (MLP) and the Association of Pickleball Players (APP), while Prince has expanded its presence in the rapidly growing world of pickleball in recent years.
“This partnership with The Botanist marks an exciting new chapter for Prince and the sport of pickleball,” said Matthew Salter, Executive Vice President, Partnership – Marketing at Authentic, owner of the Prince brand. “The ‘Dink & Sip’ collaboration perfectly captures the social and celebratory spirit of the game, bringing style and sophistication both on and off the court. We’re thrilled to collaborate with a leading high-end gin brand that shares passion for the pickleball community.”
The Botanist and Prince will be popping up to celebrate the collaboration launch in New York and Los Angeles this month, inviting consumers to get an exclusive preview of the collection. Attendees will be able to dink together on the court and sip fan-favorite Botanist “Dink-Tinis.” You can join the brands at Santa Monica Pickleball Center in Los Angeles on Friday (March 21) from 4-8PM PT and Hell’s Kitchen Pickleball Club in New York City this Tuesday (March 25) from 5-9PM ET.
The Botanist x Prince “Dink & Sip” collection is now available for pre-order via prince.thebotanist.com.
