We’re born and bred Londoners so we make no apology for saying that London Cocktail Week is considered one of our favorite occasions of the 12 months. To set the temper, we’re opening two merchandise raised within the capital: Jensen’s Previous Tom Gin and The London Essence Co, a spread of premium mixers.
Our bar evaluation sees us going again to one of many authentic good-times spots– a bar that began life because the Covent Backyard Cocktail Membership again in 2008, earlier than altering its title to the London Cocktail Membership when it expanded to 2 additional venues in central London. Now, with 10 bars within the capital beneath its belt and having taken the crowd-pleasing components additional afield to Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Studying and Exeter, it’s not only a London factor – therefore its new title: The Cocktail Membership. However London is entrance and centre of our guide selection which zones in on what is taken into account to be the true spirit of the capital, it’s London Gin – The Gin Craze by Thea Bennett.
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All of which primes us for our interview with Hannah Sharman-Cox and Siobhan Payne, the good minds behind London Cocktail Week. Tune in to listen to what’s in retailer on this 12 months’s packed programme, and their plans for the Michelin-star information for cocktail bars, The Pinnacle Information, launching in November 2023. #superb
On this episode…
We’re mixing…
London Calling
Substances:
45ml London Dry Gin
15ml Fino sherry
15ml sugar syrup (2:1)
15ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 dashes orange bitters
Methodology:
Shake all elements over ice. Pour into chilled Nick & Nora glasses. Garnish with grapefruit twist (optionally available)
Recipe created by Chris Jepson, Milk & Honey, London
Speaking with Hannah Sharman-Cox and Siobhan Payne…
Opening up…
Tasting…
And…
Dropping into…
For particulars of London Cocktail Week see londoncocktailweek.com and for the Pinnacle Information see thepinnacleguide.com
London Cocktail Week highlights embrace:
THREE UK TAKEOVERS TO WATCH OUT FOR
Passing Fancies (Birmingham) x Mama Funki (London)
15 October – Information HERE
The Hideout (Bathtub) x Current Firm (Liverpool) x Filthy Xiii (Bristol) x Homicide Inc (London)
17 October – Information HERE
Panda & Sons (Edinburgh) x Kettner’s (London)
20-22 October – Information HERE
THREE INTERNATIONAL TAKEOVERS TO WATCH OUT FOR
Flying Dutchman (Amsterdam x GONG Bar (London)
13 October – Information HERE
Sidecar Bar (New Dehli) x The Aubrey (London)
15 October – Information HERE
Drink Kong (Rome) x Coupette (London)
20 October – Information HERE
TRADE ONLY EVENTS:
Bartender Information Trade
A specially-curated programme of hands-on, in venue studying experiences for these working in hospitality, together with Spherical Constructing at Devil’s Whiskers, Ice Carving at Swift, Behind the Scenes at The Connaught and Omakase Mise en Place at The Aubrey.12-22 October – Information HERE
Moët & Chandon opening night time celebration at Artesian
Toast the beginning of the competition at The Langham’s excellent resort bar, with a particular number of Moët & Chandon cocktails.
12 October – Information HERE
Japan Evening
For one night time solely, seven Japanese Bartenders, famend in their very own nation, and who at the moment work in a number of the finest UK bars, are gathering collectively behind the bar.
16 October – Information HERE
Music to Drink Martinis To
Hawksmoor’s Spitalfields Bar is opening its doorways for only one night time for the launch of this musical collaboration between Fords Gin and Good-looking Boy Modelling College.
19 October – Information HERE
Hannah Sharman-Cox and Siobhan Payne’s first Bar Takeover
Pageant Co-Founders, Hannah Sharman-Cox and Siobhan Payne make the one drink they know the right way to serve behind the gorgeous Nobu Bar, Portman Sq.. With a DJ set from Jake F Burger. 20 October – Information HERE
For extra particulars and full programme, see londoncocktailweek.com
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