The Cavendish London creates cocktail to celebrate the Art of Being British

Aug. 5, 2011 - PRLog -- One of London’s most stylish hotels, The Cavendish London has created a new cocktail, the Red Rosa, to mark the Art of Being British - a one-day street party celebrating all things British - and is challenging aspiring mixologists to create a cocktail of their own to complement it.

The lucky winner will enjoy a weekend’s stay in a Junior Suite, with complimentary afternoon tea and of course they’ll get to taste their creation along with hundreds of guests, as the cocktail will be featured on the hotel’s bar menu throughout September.

To be in with a chance of winning, simply send your cocktail idea to competition@thecavendishlondon.com with the recipe and cocktail name by Wednesday 24 August 2011. The winning cocktail, along with the Red Rosa, will be available at The Cavendish London throughout September.

The Red Rosa has been inspired by Rosa Lewis, the celebrity chef of her time and the hotel’s most famous owner. The cocktail is made with freshly muddled strawberries, grenadine syrup, Cointreau and elderflower cordial. This refreshing beverage has been developed to tantalise the taste buds and transport you to the British countryside.

Warryn Lloyd, the hotel’s bartender says: “In line with the Art of Being British theme, I wanted to come up with a truly patriotic cocktail. This creation not only flies the flag for British produce but with its stunning shade of red, it wouldn’t look out of place on the Union Flag!”

Warryn and his team will be judging the competition entries: “I’m looking really forward to seeing the different ideas that people come up with,” says Warryn. “This is a really unique opportunity for the winner to see their cocktail being served to guests at the bar and of course they’ll get a complimentary cocktail for themselves.”

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Notes to editors

About The Art of Being British
The Art of Being British: St James’s At Your Service takes place on Saturday 10 September from 12:00 – 17:00, with some of the finest British fashion and lifestyle brands participating in a traffic free event that is packed with eccentric Britishness, unique presentations and engaging activities.
Taking place along the full length of Jermyn Street, in the heart of St James’s, London, SW1, the occasion is hosted by The Crown Estate and the Jermyn Street Association, encouraging visitors from all over the world to celebrate the superb service and craftsmanship that exudes from the many retailers, cafes, restaurants and bars that are historically established in and around Jermyn Street.
The Cavendish London will be hosting a hog roast with all proceeds going to St James’s Church as well as offering guests its two new cocktails in the hotel’s lobby bar.

About Rosa Lewis
Rosa Lewis was the famous proprietor of The Cavendish from 1902-1952. The celebrity chef of her time had clients including King Edward VII and Winston Churchill’s family.
Rosa was renowned for her love of fine dining, entertaining and champagne.
The BBC series The Duchess of Duke Street (1976-1977) starring Gemma Jones was loosely based on Rosa’s life.

About The Cavendish London
The Cavendish London is a four-star, 230-room independent hotel that continues to offer the exceptionally high standards of Rosa Lewis.
Past guests have rated The Cavendish London 92% on TripAdvisor.
The Cavendish London is one of the most eco-friendly hotels in London, receiving the Most Sustainable Business award from Visit London in 2010 and three gold stars from the Sustainable Restaurant Association.
Its British restaurant Petrichor holds an AA Rosette.
The Cavendish London is also a gold winner of the Visit London Outstanding Customer Service Award 2009.

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Bhakti Gajjar / Fiona Hamilton
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