It's London Cocktail Week and, as if you needed an excuse to indulge in an end of week beverage or two, we have a round up of the most Instagrammable drinks in the capital sure to whet your appetite.
Pink Flamingo at Nine Lives
A unique concoction made using black tequila and fresh watermelon, the Pink Flamingo sums up why Nine Lives is one of London’s top cocktail bars.
Single Origin Coffee Negroni at Caravan King’s Cross
Arguably the best coffee in London courtesy of Caravan Coffee Roasters stirred into one of the cocktail world’s most famous creations. A must try for cocktail and coffee lovers.
Pisco Royal at Coya
If you love Pisco then you’ll already know about Coya – London’s finest Pisco bar. If you’re new to this South American brandy then you need to order a Pisco Royal. A drier version of a Pisco Sour served with Ruinart Rose and topped with gold flakes.
Eat the Acorns at The Natural Philosopher
One of the most unusual cocktails in one of the most unusual bars. This innovative drink is mixed up using Jabugo ham-infused Ketel One vodka and earl grey chutney!
Fabulous Gay Wedding at Chick n Sours
You can probably guess from the name that this isn't the most understated of drinks - it's a mix of gin, strawberry, cucumber, honey and bubbles, which arrives flamboyantly in a glass adorned with fruit and a sparkler. A real shop-stopper of a drink.
Black Purl at The Cocktail Trading Co.
It looks like the kind of cocktail Cruella de Ville would drink if she was deviating from the Espresso Martini. It’s a rich, decadent, caffeinated joy served up hot and eye-catching.
Butterfly Pea Sour at Ham Yard Hotel
Made using whiskey and blue matcha, this cocktail is an Instagrammer’s dream, served up in one of the capital’s most stylish hotels.
Courvoisier Espresso Martini at Hush
A sumptuous take on this legend of the cocktail world. Swapping vodka for Courvoisier VSOP to bring a delicate sweetness and supreme richness.
Sunshine Spritz at The Ned
London’s swankiest new members club serves up some incredible drinks, with the Sunshine Spritz leading the way – a unique twist on the Grey Goose Le Fizz.
1924 at Calooh Callay
A rich coffee cocktail featuring artisanal coffee liqueur, Mr Black – if you enjoy your cocktails punchy with an orange peel twist then grab one of these quick.
Oust House Fizz at The Savoy American Bar
Just voted the best cocktail spot in the world, the American Bar at The Savoy is the place to see and be seen. With an extensive menu ranging from 'Garden of England' to 'Art Deco' cocktails, anything you order will be Instagrammable. However, the Oast House Fizz arrives in a terrarium filled with leaves - your assigned server will talk you through the ingredients which, in this case, are gin, pineapple syrup, lemon juice, soda, egg white and an aperif wine.
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