If hitting the bottle in the afternoon seems socially unacceptable to you, the launch of Hendricks Gin Afternoon Tea in Ireland could well change your mind – after all, if it’s coming out of a teapot, how bad can it be?

Those who like to stay ahead of the curve will have heard about the Hendricks Gin afternoon tea, and possibly even experienced it in one of London’s chic hotels, but you don’t have to take a flight to join in on this rising trend anymore, as Faithlegg House Hotel and Golf Resort in the sunny South East has adopted the idea.

The County Waterford establishment’s Estuary Spa is offering up teapots full of the spirit that is not only hailed by fitness professionals as being the go-to drink if you’re on a diet thanks to its low calorie content when paired with a tonic water, but is also cited as having medicinal properties – or at least that’s what its lovers on shows like Made in Chelsea seem to think, where sipping it on a Sunday at brunch is as much of a staple as eggs and orange juice.

Serving the light delight in gorgeous Hendricks teacups that you will apparently want to take home – but can’t according to the hotel – you are invited to sink into an oversized armchair and enjoy a delectable array of sweet and savoury treats prepared by head chef Jenny Flynn, while the worries of the world evaporate with each sip of your refreshing cocktail.

If you want to get physical, you can get spoiled at the spa by slipping into a fluffy white robe for a cooling Mint and Cucumber Sugar Body Scrub or a zesty Expressly Organic Citrus Facial, which for the most discerning purist uses key lime, lemon and sour cherries, skipping out on harsh corporate chemicals. Finish yourself off with a dip in the Jacuzzi, or recline in the relaxation room reading a book or simply basking in the beautiful silence.

So if you’ve got a girlfriend or a GBF that needs a pick-me-up, or you feel like you need a holiday after your holiday, you could do worse than booking yourself into Hendricks Gin and Spa Day package, which is available at €75 per person including Afternoon Tea and a spa treatment of your choice. If you can’t yet bear the thoughts of returning to the chaos of city life, spend the night in a fabulous four-poster bedroom from €160 per person sharing.

Visit Faithlegg.com for the full lowdown, or if you’ve heard enough and have got to have it, call 051 38200. Prior booking is most essential.