Bombay Sapphire at the V & A
On Friday 30 July, Bombay Sapphire, the iconic London Dry Gin and Official Drinks Partner to the V&A this Summer, will be serving the season’s most eye-catching cocktail – Bombay Sapphire Summer Gin Punch served in sustainable cardboard cocktail glasses – on the first night of the V&A’s exciting new summer concept - V&A Summer Camp – a free two-day celebration of design which replaces the popular annual V&A Village Fête.
V&A Summer Camp will showcase six tents, dotted throughout the Museum, curated by leading lights from the cultural scene (including Markus Bergström and Fabien Cappello), featuring inspirational, interactive workshops and displays around the themes of sustainability and ‘make do and mend’. One of the evening’s central features will be the Communal Campfire tent situated in The John Madejski Garden at the centre of the courtyard. Poets and folk musicians will perform in the campfire tent to visitors seated on specially commissioned benches by designer Peter Marigold, whilst sipping a
Bombay Sapphire Gin Punch.
Hot, young designer Giles Miller has been commissioned by Bombay Sapphire to add to the sustainability theme of the event by creating striking martini-style glasses made entirely from card. In addition, Giles will design a ‘log cabin-esque’ cardboard encased bar from which the Bombay Sapphire cocktails will be served.
The Bombay Sapphire Summer Gin Punch, which was created by legendary mixologist, Jake Burger, is made from: Bombay Sapphire, claret (Queen Victoria’s favourite) rhubarb, cloudy apple juice and lemon ice tea. “My aim was to create a fantastically refreshing cocktail that complimented the balance of botanicals and smooth flavour that Bombay Sapphire gin offers,” explains Jake Burger.
Bombay Sapphire’s partnership with the V&A this summer follows the brand’s commitment to cultural experience which saw the creation of the Bombay Sapphire Dusk Bar at Somerset House last Summer.
In addition to making an appearance at the Friday Late: V&A Summer Camp, the Bombay Sapphire Summer Gin Punch will also be available throughout July and August at The Portobello Star, Notting Hill, and Jakes Bar & Grill, Leeds.
FRIDAY LATE: V&A SUMMER CAMP
Friday 30 July 2010; 6,30pm – 10pm, Admission free
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