Things are getting steamy right now. Hotboozapalooza – the event with a name that’s even more fun IRL than saying it out loud – is next Thursday November 18 at Vinegar Yard in London Bridge. Call it an anti-mulled wine festival, call it a love letter to the soul-warming power of hot cocktails – either way, you need to be there. It’s made possible by FREE NOW, the ride-hailing app, and premium spirits company William Grant & Sons (and its awesome brands). For just £20 you’ll get four toasty tipples created by some of London’s finest bars. You can also get down at Monkey Shoulder’s silent disco, and learn how to take your cocktails to the next level with masterclasses from Hendrick’s Gin and Irish whiskey Tullamore D.E.W.
And great news when it comes to transport: FREE NOW is offering every ticket-holder 50 percent-off vouchers, so that you can be assured of a convenient and affordable ride home. Remember, with FREE NOW, you’ve got three transport options: a London black cab, a private ride or even an eScooter!
Flora Dora
Happiness Forgets x Hendrick’s Gin
Lemon, honey, ginger and cardamom – this combination is basically a health-giving elixir! Add the floral tones of Hendrick’s Gin and some raspberry tea and you’ve got a drink that’s just delightful.
Amber Punch
Swift x Reyka Vodka
Get those fuzzy feels with this aromatic vodka cocktail. This is a cockle-warming blend of Reyka Vodka, amontillado sherry, crème de figue, honey, apple juice, English breakfast tea and a dash of Angostura bitters.
Pumpkin D.E.W.
The Whisky Tumbler x Tullamore D.E.W.
Delicately spiced, sweet, creamy and rich – cocktails don’t get more festive than this. Gorgeous Irish whiskey meets spiced pumpkin purée, cardamom and vanilla-infused crème and demerara syrup, then blended with walnut and vanilla bitters, finished with flamed grated nutmeg and cinnamon. Magic!
Whisky Whip
Funkidory x Monkey Shoulder
Sweet-tooths, this one’s for you. Winter just might be worth it purely for the taste of this dessert in a cup: there’s Monkey Shoulder whisky, walnut liqueur, marshmallow syrup and dark chocolate. You’re welcome.
Don’t miss out!
Tickets to Hotboozapalooza – which is on Thursday November 18 at Vinegar Yard in London Bridge – are £20 and include four delicious cocktails. There’ll be sumptuous snacks, DJs, games and more.