There’s something about the combination of botanicals in gin with the ever-so-potent juniper that drives some people to seek out milder spirits like vodka, mezcal, and tequila.

It can even pose as an obstacle for distillers who craft gin as it became one of the biggest challenges Janneman and Kobá Solms, creators of Muti Gin, faced.

Inspired by their South African roots and ancient medicine, Muti Gin began as a creative project for the husband-and-wife duo to bond over in their free time when their children were asleep. Just like any passion project, they put their heart, soul, and energy into producing something that felt authentically indigenous and could be enjoyed anywhere in the world. To kick things off, they began with the distillation process.