Pre-mixed cocktail specialist Tails Cocktails is partnering with Bacardí to batch this year’s winning Bacardí Legacy cocktails, which will be available to try at London Cocktail Week. The first cocktail was created by 2019’s Bacardí Legacy Global Champion Ronnaporn Kanivichaporn, co-owner of Backstage Cocktail Bar in Thailand. Entitled Pink Me Up, it presents a twist on a Bloody Mary, blending Bacardí Carta Blanca rum, fresh tomato, basil, oregat syrup, lemon and olive brine. The winning Legacy cocktail from the UK, Rum Reverie, created by Bristol-based Chelsie Bailey of Filthy XIII, is the second cocktail being batched. It combines Bacardí Reserva Ocho rum, cream sherry, apricot liqueur, lemon and orange zest. Nick Wall, founder of Tails Cocktails, said: “It has always been our vision to elevate drinking experiences by making high-quality cocktails more accessible to a broader audience. Batching some of the world’s best rum cocktails brings this vision to life. We’re really delighted to play our part in helping these incredible bartenders create new cocktail legacies.”
The May Fair Bar celebrates Marilyn Monroe London’s The May Fair, A Radisson Collection Hotel is paying homage to Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe with an exclusive exhibition featuring the star’s legendary outfits, screenings and movie-inspired cocktails. Four outfits that Marilyn Monroe wore in her films will be on view at the The May Fair between 24 September and 21 October, ahead of their sale by acclaimed auction house Julien’s Auctions. The hotel will be holding exclusive screenings for the four films, and inviting guests to experience special edition cocktails inspired by the outfits at the May Fair Bar. Inspired by 1953’s Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Lorelei Lee presents a luxurious mix of Courvoisier VSOP, Moët & Chandon Brut, Cabernet Sauvignon, cherry reduction and champagne foam, while Victoria Hoffman, combining Roku gin, yuzu, StGermain, spiced honey syrup and egg white, takes inspiration from There’s No Business Like Show Business. Completing the line-up is Kay Weston from River of No Return and Sugar Kane from Some Like It Hot.
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Tails batches 2019 Bacardí Legacy cocktails