The phrase “Blue Top” refers to Mainstay Cane Spirit, an iconic KwaZulu-Natal liquor famously nicknamed for the distinctive blue cap on its bottle.
Key Details
- Cultural Icon: Born in KZN in 1954, Mainstay became South Africa’s top-selling spirit in the 1980s and a legendary staple in Durban culture.
- Famous Catchphrase: Commentator Craig Peters famously shouted “You can spin the blue top…!” at the start of the Mainstay International horse race at Clairwood.
- Classic Mixes:
- Spook & Diesel: Cane and Coca-Cola.
- Green Mamba: Cane and Cream Soda.
- Slang Term: “Cuzzy” is traditional Durban slang for cousin, friend, or mate.
