October 3 - 13
London Cocktail Week is an 11 day festival that features Signature Cocktails at some of the best bars in London. A £20 wristband entitles you to £8 (£6 non-alcoholic) drinks at 200+ venues. The festival also includes lunch and dinner pairings, masterclasses, parties, tastings, and more.
Some highlights include:
Balthazar(Covent Garden) — French-inspired bar will offer a Raspberry and Champagne Martini (Tanqueray Red gin, cacao blanc liqueur, raspberry liqueur, Champagne cordial).
Brasserie Zédel (West End) — Enjoy either Notorious (Vodka, Giffard Creme de Cacao liqueur, Oloroso sherry, Chamord, clarified milk) or The Thin Man (Tanqueray London Dry gin, passion fruit liqueur, lemon, sage)
Hutong (Southwark) — Shanghai Bar will serve up a Silk Road Martini (Aniseed-infused vodka, peated whisky, dry vermouth, rosemary garnish).
London Marriott Hotel (Grosvenor Square) — The Luggage Room will feature three choices: Riposa (Olmeca Altos reposado tequila, bitter aperitif, grapefruit soda, lime, egg white, cream), Oaxacan Up (Del Maguey Vida Puebla mezcal, Italicus Rosolio Bergamot liqueur, clarified lime cordial) and even a non-alcoholic option Naperol Sprtiz (Non-alcoholic bitters, orange, grapefruit, peach soda).
OXO Tower (Southbank) — Pop into this riverside bar for views and choice of three drinks: Kumor (Nikka Coffey vodka, Lillet blanc, lychee puree, yuzu citrus seasoning, orange bitters, orange syrup), Kiiro (Nikka Coffey Grain whiskey, chocolate bitters, Italicus liqueur, earl grey syrup, yuzu citrus seasoning, and a non-alcoholic Seeds of Change (Guava juice, crushed raspberries, lime juice, pomegranate syrup). They will also offer a Nikka Whisky Experience for £25 (Flight of three whiskys accompanied by a a spiced pork belly bao bun).
Sea Containers Hotel (Southbank) — 12th Knot located on the top floor of Sea Containers hotel will offer a Lychee Cosmo (Grey Goose vodka, triple sec, lime, cranberry juice, lychee) and a non-alcoholic Jappy Colada (Citrus botanical spirit, orgeat, chamomile, lime, fresh pineapple, elderflower, vanilla, coconut cream, coconut water).
sketch (Soho) — Stop in at this stylish bar for A Punch as a Treat (Dark rum, 12 yo rum, Chambord, lemon juice, lime juice, raspberries, vanilla yoghurt, sugar syrup) and a non-alcoholic They Demystify (Clarified pineapple juice, pistachio syrup, citric acid solution, topped with ginger bear).
St Pancras Renaissance Hotel (Kings Cross) — 1869 located in the iconic St Pancras Hotel, 1869 will offer Midnight Ritual (Buffalo Trace bourbon, Gonzalez Byass amontillado sherry, activated charcoal, bitters, Demerara sugar, applewood smoke), Pink Lady (Respirited vodka, grapefruit sherbet, rose syrup, lime and pineapple juice) and a non-alcoholic Unclover Club (Grapefruit sherbet, pineapple juice, cherry syrup, citric solution).
Whether you are looking for a stylish bar with great architecture, food and/or views, there is something for everyone during London Cocktail Week and beyond!
www.londoncocktailweek.com
