As the Olympics arrive in London the general population is more than ever intrigued by sport and fitness. With these interests in mind, this summer Hendrick’s Gin seeks to resuscitate and revive the reputation of Dr Gustav Zander, a man … Continue reading
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Lowdown on the first Gin Jaunts at the London Gin Club
Review of The London Gin Club by David T Smith This month saw the launch of the Gin Jaunts menu at The Star at Night’s London Gin Club. The London Gin Club was founded in 2012. Membership is free and … Continue reading
A Hendrick’s Rose Cocktail For International Rose Day
Across the world, each year in the month of June, the beauty and symbolism of the rose is celebrated on International Rose Day this year on the 23rd June. As well as an object of exquisite beauty, the rose is … Continue reading
World Gin Day on 9th June 2012
Every day is Gin Day here on Gintime but here’s a brilliant idea – an official Gin Day which this year will be held on the 9th June (http://WorldGinDay.com) Created by Neil Houston of Yet Another Gin, World Gin Day is a … Continue reading
Possibly the Most Glamorous Cocktail in London
To celebrate the upcoming Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, The Goring Hotel in London (where a certain Miss Kate Middleton and her family stayed the night before the big day) has created a real glamour drink. The 1952 is a gin martini … Continue reading
Hendrick’s Gin at The Brighton Festival Fringe
Watch out Brighton, Hendrick’s Gin is hitting town and the delightful Hendrick’s Library – a remarkable haven stuffed full of objects of unusual history and function – will be taking residence at the Brighton Festival Fringe (17th – 27th May). … Continue reading
An Unusual Beverage for St. Patrick’s Day
The good people of Ireland have been known to drink a little stout on St Patrick’s Day. While revered in Ireland, stout was first brewed in London in the 1730s, just as the city’s ‘gin craze’ was in full swing. … Continue reading
Find Hendrick’s Preposterous Proposal Throne
The big day is close at hand and the wonderful Hendrick’s Preposterous Proposal Throne will be popping up in the Capital on the 29th, inviting ladies across the city to get down on one knee and perform the duly deed of … Continue reading
What Makes a Gin look like a Gin?
The recent launch of Plymouth Gin’s new packaging has inspired Patience Gould to have a look at the design and packaging trends that prevail in the growing gin firmament. We all know the important role that design and packaging plays … Continue reading
When Hendrick’s Does Leap Year
Don’t forget it’s only a week to go until February 29th when bashful ladies will be able to make honourable men out of their evasive partners. To celebrate the Big Day Hendrick’s Preposterous Proposal Throne will pop up at a … Continue reading
Stories Before Bedtime and a Nice Glass of Hendricks
Following on from the huge success of its opening autumn season, the Criterion Theatre announces the next month of Criterion Presents, a unique programme of events and plays designed to challenge the traditional preconceptions of West End Theatre and cement … Continue reading
Hendricks Celebrates Leap Year with Unusual Courtship Clinics
On the 29th of February each leap year, the normal rules of courtship are reversed, and women may freely pursue and propose to gentlemen of their choice. To celebrate this topsy turvy scenario, Hendrick’s Unusual Month of Reverse Courtship will … Continue reading
New Gin and Jazz Nights at Intercontinental London Park Lane
Here’s a great way to spend Thursday nights. The InterContinental London Park Lane has just launched ‘Gin & Jazz’, an evocative monthly tribute to classic cocktails and golden age Jazz in the heart of Mayfair. Set in the sumptuous hotel … Continue reading
Hendrick’s Lucky 13 Cocktail at Bramble
Following the unveiling of Hendrick’s spectacular 13th Day of Christmas window at Peckham’s in Edinburgh, Bramble have created a ‘Lucky 13’ winter warming cocktail to celebrate this most unusual display. Lucky 13 125ml Hendricks Gin 125ml hard apple cider 125ml … Continue reading
Hendrick’s New Christmas Cocktail
Marian Beke from the award winning bar Nightjar has created a cocktail to accompany Hendrick’s Gin’s Twelve Days of Christmas window display named the 13th Day of Christmas. Nightjar won CLASS magazine’s best new bar in 2011 and is forging … Continue reading
Hendrick’s – the most unusual window display
Hendrick’s has partnered with the Most Unusual Minds from the worlds of art, jewellery and taxidermy to create a delightful interpretation of James Halliwell’s classic carol, “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” It’s all here from ten sleazy ‘Lords a Leaping’, … Continue reading
The Balloon wins the Hendrick’s Cucumbrella Cup
Genteel spirits, delightfully peculiar cocktail umbrellas and cucumber sandwiches all round at the most anticipated cocktail competition of the year. Eight leading bartenders from across London were challenged to create a most unusual cocktail umbrella design and cocktail for showcasing … Continue reading
The Great Wigtown Gin Face–Off
My word they love their gin in Wigtown. For those of you who have never heard of Wigtown, it’s a small town in the Machars of Galloway in the extreme south west of Scotland. Its claim to fame is that … Continue reading
Cricket the Hendricks Way
For many years past, the Royal Southern Yacht Club from Hamble in Hampshire and the Island Sailing Club from Cowes on the Isle of Wight, play each other in the annual Bramble Bank cricket match in the Solent. What makes … Continue reading
Hendrick’s Gin Will Amaze at London Cocktail Week
The Hendrick’s Unusual Umbrella Emporium at London Cocktail Week will see the humble cocktail umbrella regain its rightful place amongst a good bartender’s accoutrements. The work of its eccentric inventor – Jonas Hanway – will be celebrated at this eclectic bar cum museum … Continue reading