The annual London Cocktail Week begins today and runs until the 13th October.
The atmosphere around Seven Dials is already beginning to buzz as stalls and pop-up shops prepare to provide some fine cocktail tasting in its masses.
As of this afternoon, we are providing our Monmouth Street clients with the opportunity to sip and enjoy a Langley's Gin & Tonic as they receive their luxury grooming services for the event duration.
As Cocktail Week participants, we are also keeping our doors open on Thursday evening until 9pm to host a Gentlmen's Gin evening to enjoy two amazing gin cocktails being showcased by Langley's No.8.
Langley's are an authentic British gin company with a passion for quality and tradition in both production and flavour. This causes their gin to be a totally understated and sophisticated choice of tipple.
For more information and insight into Langley's Gin, see our interview with brand founder Mark Dawkins. In the meantime, cast your eyes and attempt to restrain your tastebuds as we reveal the two cocktails being served at our Monmouth Street branch this Thursday...
The Ultimate G&T:
The perfect G&T is a classic creation and the right ingredients are vital.
Starting with a chilled highball glass, we fill with ice cubes and pour 50ml of Langley's® No.8 over. After listening for the crack, we then top the glass up with fresh sparkling tonic. Next we gently squeeze a little bit of lime juice into the glass and then drop the whole wedge in. One final stir and you have the definitive G&T to savour and enjoy.
Pouring 50ml Langley's No.8 and 12.5ml of Dry Vermouth into a cocktail shaker, we add ice and stir slowly to mix and create a dilution. The mixture is then strained into a chilled martini glass and a peel of lemon is twisted over to garnish. The Martini is then ready to serve & be enjoyed.
For more information about London Cocktail Week and to purchase your wristband, you can visit the website here.
Our event is guestlist only, however Cocktail Week wristband wearers may queue outside for entry.