On June 14, more than 50 bars across Metro Manila will accept a cucumber in exchange for a Hendrick’s Gin and Tonic. No cash. No card. Just a cucumber—tendered with grace.

This whimsical transaction, known as the Cucumber Currency Exchange, returns to the Philippines in celebration of World Cucumber Day, the brand’s annual global toast to its most unusual muse. From 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. that Friday, Hendrick’s Gin offers drinkers a chance to trade the crisp green fruit for a glass of its signature G&T in some of the metro’s most respected bars.

“World Cucumber Day is a celebration of its charm and the refreshing oddity that Hendrick’s brings to the glass,” said Charmaine Thio, Southeast Asia regional brand ambassador for Hendrick’s Gin. “The cucumber has always been our muse—a quiet hero in the Hendrick’s Gin experience.”

The initiative embraces Hendrick’s eccentric reputation and invites the public into a shared moment of lightheartedness. This year’s event is spread across major areas including Makati, Taguig, Pasig, San Juan, Quezon City, Marikina, Pasay, and even Laguna. Notable names include The Curator, Dr. Wine, Spritz, Southbank, Project Vino, and Lampara, among others.

In select venues—From Management, Eraya, and Spritz—guests can also experience an added flourish: a complimentary tarot card reading. From June 12 to 14, any purchase of two Hendrick’s cocktails will unlock a reading, bringing a touch of the mystical to the already curious celebration.

Beyond the bar, the spirit of World Cucumber Day extends into the home. Hendrick’s is available through S&R, The Marketplace, and online at boozeshop.ph, where limited-edition gift sets include a 700ml bottle and a branded jigger for at-home cocktail crafting.

Suggested serves include the classic Hendrick’s & Tonic or the Cucumber Lemonade, a refreshing mix ideal for warm afternoons. Recipes and inspiration can be found at hendricksgin.com/ph/cocktails.

For a full list of participating establishments and curious happenings, visit their website.

As the brand puts it, “So go on—bring a cucumber. Escape the ordinary. And toast to the delightfully peculiar with Hendrick’s Gin.”