Drinks pick: Dark chocolate martini mini cocktail kit from Tipplesworth
What? Dark chocolate martini mini cocktail kit from Tipplesworth. Priced at £19.95. Where? Available online from The Whisky Exchange
Merging cocktails and art at Canvas Bar
Who? Canvas Bar What? Canvas Bar has a sort of late night vibe. Perhaps it’s the dim lighting and pumping music, which surprisingly allows conversations. Perhaps it’s the DJ booth, seemingly ready to go. Or perhaps it’s because it doesn’t really start getting busy until 10pm. Either way, it’s probably not where you’d expect to find a gallery. But there is one. The walls in Canvas are decorated by a rotating gallery from local artists, which, if you like, you could buy. Most people go for the cocktails though, which are divided into seven different categories. Upcycled is a good category to try but it could be fun, as the…
The Whip over The Running Horse
Who? The Whip What? The Whip, the new cocktail bar over Mayfair’s oldest pub, The Running Horse, will soon be home to London’s julep revival. The recently opened equestrian themed bar, brain child of James Chase and Dominic Jacobs, will be serving up a selection of juleps in pewter tins as well as regular changing bar bites. When? Open now Where? 50 Davies Street, Mayfair, London W1K 5JE How? For more information, visit www.therunninghorselondon.co.uk
Make port cocktails with Reverend JW Simpson
Who? Reverend JW Simpson What? Reverend JW Simpson is returning with port as the focus of the latest edition of his Spirited Sermons. The cocktail expert will be running a masterclass on port and cocktails that will bring life to this sweet, fortified wine. Priced at £25 and includes three tasting cocktails. When? From 6pm, 12th February Where? 32 Goodge Street, London W1T 2QJ How? For more information, see www.revjwsimpson.com
Winter cocktails on the London Eye
Who? Sipsmith and London Eye What? Sipsmith gin have teamed up with London Eye to create a special winter cocktail experience. Guests will have 60 minutes aboard the London Eye to enjoy two wintry Sipsmith cocktails, created by the in-Capsule Mixologist. Priced at £45 and also includes entrance to the 4D experience and nibbles. When? Available now until 4th January 2014 Where? EDF Energy London Eye, Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7PB How? For more information, see londoneye.com
Learn to make vermouth at Mele e Pere
Who? Mele e Pere What? Italian trattoria Mele e Pere are now offering regular vermouth evenings where guests can sample a variety of vermouth and vermouth cocktails as well as learn to make the fortified drink. Guests will get to explore the ingredients in a classic vermouth as well as try their hand at making some of their own. Masterclasses are £15 and includes nibbles at the bar. When? Monthly Where? 46 Brewer St, Soho, London W1F 9TF How? Visit www.meleepere.co.uk for more information