The Patrón Cocktail Lab

Travel around the world with seven cocktails, courtesy of Patrón Tequila. From Nikos Bakoulis from The Clumsies in Athens to José Luis Leon from Limantour in Mexico City, the brand is bringing seven of the world’s best-known bartenders together and tasking them with delivering a taste of their city. From Argentina to New York, Shanghai to Melbourne; the daily-changing menu will reflect local trends and ingredients from across the globe.

LCW signature serve:
Monday 2 October Nikos Bakoulis – The Clumsies, Athens serving Patrón Echo
Tuesday 3 October José Luis Leon – Limantour, Mexico City serving It’s Summer
Wednesday 4 October Shingo Gokan – Speak Low, Shanghai serving Tom Yum
Thursday 5 October Alex Lawrence and James Wheeler – Dandelyan, London serving Patrón Agave Sherry
Friday 6 October Nico de Soto – Mace, New York serving Curry Leaves
Saturday 7 October Chris Hysted-Adams – Black Pearl, Melbourne serving The Death Flip
Sunday 8 October Tato Giovanni – Floreria Atlantico, Argentina serving El Clericot De Retiro

Jägermeister-Platz

The epicentre of Jägermeister’s London Cocktail Week activity, Jägermeister-Platz will feature a selection of cocktails crafted by UK brand ambassador Florian Beuren and served up buy the brand’s network of bartenders – The Hubertus Circle. Cocktails and ‘shotails’ aside, Jägermeister Manifest masterclasses will run daily, and award-winning magician Brendan Rodrigues will be on-hand to wow crowds with his bartender flair skills and tricks.

LCW signature serve:
Root56 Reloaded – Jägermeister, ginger syrup, orange and lemongrass bitters with soda, served with a Jägermeister hip flask

Ketel One Kitchen & Bulleit Frontier Whiskey

Diageo-owned brands Ketel One and Bulleit Bourbon have joined forces for London Cocktail week to present a two-story drinking den with cocktails on tap. The Bulleit ‘Woody’ Trailer will be led by brand ambassador Jenna Ba, who will host hands-on workshops throughout the week. Head upstairs to the Ketel One Kitchen for cocktail workshops and unprecedented views of the Cocktail Village.

LCW signature serves:
Ketel One Espresso Martini – Ketel One Vodka, Mr Black’s cold press coffee liqueur, cold brew coffee and a garnish of your choice, from lavender buds and salted caramel chocolate flakes to fresh citrus peels

Bulleit Kentucky Iced Tea – Bulleit Bourbon, freshly-brewed peach tea

Havana Club 7 ‘Black Box’

Tucked away behind a secret door in the Havana Club warehouse is the Black Box. Styled on “a hot Havana night in the Jardines de la Tropical”, the venue will host various bars boasting more Cuban cocktails than you can shake a stick at. Make a mental note to head there on Friday and Saturday, when Jesse Vida of New York’s BlackTail will be serving up four bespoke cocktails based on the flavours of Havana 7.

LCW signature serve:
Rum Old Fashioned

Apothecary Shop by Monin

Elixirs, tonics and potions galore: Monin has promised all manner of weird and wonderful cocktails at its turn-of-the-century style booth. Expect laboratory-inspired drinks vessels, smoking drinks and experimental flavours.

LCW signature serve:
Nitro Popcorn Espresso – Nitro cold brew coffee, Monin Popcorn syrup, vodka

Martini Caffè Torino

Martini will be hosting its very own vermoutheria to showcase the Martini Riserva Speciale range. Centred on “the signature of Tornio” – birthplace of the modern aperitivo – the brand will be slinging delicious classic Italian cocktails all week. Make a beeline for Tuesday, when Martini will invite Swift, The Connaught, Bungatini and Duck and Waffle to take over the bar for an industry-only night of friendly faces and great drinks.

LCW signature serve:
Martini Negroni – made with Riserva Speciale Vermouth Di Torino and Martini Riserva Speciale Bitter

The Copper Dog House

Blended malt Scotch whisky brand Copper Dog is introducing The Dog House Bar – a careful recreation of the brand’s spiritual home at the Copper Dog pub, which is housed within Speyside’s world-famous Craigellachie Hotel. Test your hand at the brand’s darts competition for the chance to win a free drink or a mini replica Copper Dog – a piece of kit once used by distillery workers to sneak whisky home.

LCW signature serve:
Apple Dog – Copper Dog, freshly juiced Granny Smith Apple

Funkin @ The Cocktail Village

While Funkin’s pop-up is set to evolve as the week develops, one thing is certain: they’ll be serving up cocktail classics with an unique twist. The fun starts on Monday, when they’ll be teaming up with The Bitter Truth co-founder Alexander Hauck for a guided tasting and cocktail collaboration.

LCW signature serve:
Kelapa Swizzle – a tiki twist on the Piña Colada containing Funkin Pro Coconut Purée and The Bitter Truth Golden Falernum