Eight scenic spots for seasonal sipping
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The Carnival, £9 (a mix of Aperol and egg white with a splash of lime and rose syrup, garnished with fresh flowers)
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With canal-side views, The Waterway, in London W9, has a fully heated terrace, which provides the perfect spot for al fresco drinking and dining, come rain or shine. Kick back with a refreshing cocktail or craft beer. thewaterway.co.uk The Carnival, at The Waterway
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Passion Fruit Caipirinha, £10 (fresh passion fruit, Velho Barreiro Cachaca, passion fruit syrup, fresh lime and Passoa, garnished with a flaming passion fruit cap)
On the banks of Little Venice, The Summerhouse restaurant rolls back its windows, so only leafy partitions stand between the diners and the bobbing barges beside them.
Decked with light oak floors, whitewashed walls, blue and white striped furnishings and seaside artefacts, for a chic waterside ambience, whatever the weather. thesummerhouse.co
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Honey Rider, £13.50
Aviary’s roof terrace has stylish sofas, retro chairs and standard lamps — not to mention its feature marble outdoor bar — bringing the feel of a fashionable living space out into the open, with the City skyline as your wallpaper.
Heat lamps and fire pits will keep you toasty when evening temperatures drop and, as the mercury rises, the south-facing spot is perfect for soaking up some sun with a cocktail, chilled glass of wine or frosty beer. Caipirinha, at The Summerhouse
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Celebrating the return of Love Island to our screens, Be At One has created the Bit of Me cocktail, perfect to sip while having a well-needed debrief with your besties on all the drama in the villa.
The phrase “bit of me”, for the uninitiated, is used to describe someone who is 100 per cent your type. The eponymous cocktail, priced at £9.50, is a concoction of Hendrick’s gin, rhubarb, strawberry and soda.
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Be At One has bars across the UK, including Covent Garden, Shoreditch, Camden, Brighton, Liverpool and Manchester. beatone.co.uk
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The Hampstead Heath, made up of Hendrick’s Gin,
pineapple, bergamot juice and IPA froth. Plus more ideas from Alexandru Pastrav, head sommelier. Cocktails start at £10 and are available at the Sky Pod bar and Fenchurch Terrace.
Sky Garden, 37 floors up in the dome of 20 Fenchurch Street, one of the highest rooftop gardens in London. The terrace will have a new exclusive Italicus pop-up bar all summer. skygarden.london
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What a Peach (£8.75), features Nicholson Gin, peach purée, orange bitters and a splash of lemon juice. The Very Berry Bramble (£8.75), is inspired by the British countryside and incorporates Nicholson Gin, lemon juice, strawberry, raspberry, blueberry and banana. The Nicholson 66 (£8.75) contains Nicholson Gin, prosecco, and a hint of lemon juice and sugar.
The Ivy, St John’s Wood. Paying homage to the cricket season, the restaurant has partnered Nicholson Gin, one of London’s original gin brands
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with ties to Lord’s Cricket Ground, to devise bespoke summer cocktails. As a further celebration of Nicholson Gin’s ties with UK cricket, guests can order The Red Snapper (£8.75), a twist on the Bloody Mary. Available alongside the The Ivy St John’s Wood’s brunch menu, The Red Snapper features Nicholson Gin, tomato juice, lemon juice, sugar, salt and pepper, horseradish and a secret home-made spice mix. theivystjohnswood.com Hampstead Heath at Sky Lounge