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The Artistry of the Ultimate Gin & Tonic

May 10, 2016 by Sarah James 2 Comments

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Last Updated on February 28, 2019

Bombay Sapphire at Harvey Nichols:

Bombay Sapphire - gin and tonic kitIt has to said, and there’s no denying it,  I have been known to make the odd G&T in my time!  So I did wonder what I would be learning at the masterclass at The Bombay Sapphire roof garden on the 5th Floor of Harvey Nichols.   Gin, tonic, ice and a slice – how tricky can it be?

The outside space was very pretty, and will be a wonderful retreat from the hustle and bustle of Knightsbridge, but the evening we were there it was cold and wet, and Plan B (inside and warm) was utilised!

Bombay Sapphire - tuition

Renaud de Bosredon talked us through the secret to the perfect G&T.  Pour a measure of the gin into a large glass, squeeze a little lime in, and then fill with more ice than seems feasible and finally add the tonic.  He says that what you are aiming at is a gin and tonic, not a tonic and gin.   The large quantity of ice actually prevents it from melting whereas a cube or two will quickly water down your gin.   My effort is shown below – and very nice it was too!

Bombay Sapphire - my gin and tonic

He then urged us to get creative with our drink-making; armed with a £20 voucher we were let loose in Harvey Nicols food market.  I chose a French vermouth, grapefruit marmalade and used the grapefruit bitters provided.  First of all, I worked the marmalade so that it wasn’t a solid mass, then added a measure of gin and a half measure of the vermouth, then the bitters, filled the glass with ice and topped with the tonic.

Bombay Sapphire - my finished creation

We all got to try each other’s creations, and mine was declared a drink that people would actually pay for!  A fellow reviewer was very inventive with mango vinegar and Sichuan peppers in his, and although it sounds odd it had a lovely oriental warmth to it.  Another person went down a rose and rhubarb route, finishing her drink off with rose flavoured candy floss – how anyone was actually supposed to drink it was anyone’s guess!

Bombay sapphire - candy floss version

There are a range of Bombay Sapphire G&Ts now available on the Harvey Nicols terrace, a perfect pick-me-up after a hard days shopping!

Filed Under: Featured Post Tagged With: Cocktail Mixing, gin, Harvey Nichols

About Sarah James

Sarah works full time in the NHS as a serious education and organisation development director. When she lets her hair down it’s to indie bands, preferably live, as she seeks to retain her rock chic status. Sarah makes a mean cocktail and loves trying out new food and drink recipes. Out and about she’s often found sipping champagne, fuelling her curry addiction, and enjoying fine dining. Sarah loves exploring both in the UK and abroad, especially places that are off the beaten track, and/or offer fantastic local food and drink.

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  1. Stevie Wilson says

    May 15, 2016 at 12:22 am

    Sarah James., imaginative thoughts to go down the grapefruit road but to use a marmalade and bitters of Grapefruit is genius. I love it I can’t wait to try this — and I will have to purchase some Bombay Sapphire Gin too!

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  2. Sarah James says

    May 11, 2016 at 12:55 pm

    If anyone is interested in making their own there is an opportunity at the Bombay Sapphire Artistry of the Ultimate Gin & Tonic Masterclasses on Wednesday 25th May from 6.30pm. Tickets cost £35 a head and available from 5thfloorevents@harveynichols.com.

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