London has long been recognised as being the world’s capital of cocktail culture and London Cocktail Week is an opportunity for discerning drinkers to celebrate this with a host of shows, one-off bars, classes for both novices and experienced professionals, seminars and tastings. Some of London’s most exclusive members’ bars will be throwing open their doors and some of the world’s top mixologists will be shaking drinks and sharing their knowledge. Distillers and blenders from all spirits categories will be conducting tutored tastings and talking about their products. London Cocktail Week events will be held at various venues around the capital – go here for the lowdown – www.londoncocktailweek.com