Upcycle the Iconic BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® Bottle with Zeena Shah This Recycle Week

Wednesday 23rd September or Thursday 24th September, 6pm-7.30pm

Tickets available (£10 pp with a minimum of 2 tickets per booking) here

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BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® launches the third installment of “Cocktails & Create”, a series of inspiring events intended to stir guests’ creativity. The leading premium gin brand invites gin enthusiasts and art lovers alike to join artist and marbling extraordinaire Zeena Shah at The Hoxton to master the art of marbling on the iconic Bombay Sapphire bottle – why throw your bottle away when you can renew its vigour and give it a new lease of life? And after guests create their own bespoke Insta-worthy piece of bottle art, they can enjoy sipping on sustainable gin and tonic cocktails in celebration of Recycle Week (21st-27th September).

Only a short time ago life revolved around catching up with friends online as we explored new ways to get creative with online masterclasses and Zoom hangouts. Now, as bars and restaurants re-open and we have a little more freedom to socialise, this Cocktails & Create event provides a creative outlet for you to catch up with a small groups of friends or simply do something different with those in your household.

Host Zeena Shah is not only seasoned at leading masterclasses, but as an art director and stylist has been designing and printing her own line of textiles and interiors for almost a decade. During the two evening events, guests will join Zeena as she brings her craft to The Hoxton and demonstrates the art of marbling, using the blue BOMBAY SAPPHIRE bottles as her canvas.

Marbling is a surface pattern-marking technique using paints that float to the surface of water. Paints are swirled around and gently manipulated on the surface of water to create a unique and beautiful marble pattern – sustainable drinks coasters and the BOMBAY SAPPHIRE bottle will then be dipped into the inks and pulled out to reveal the pattern. Each result will be unique to the individual. Marbling is one of the most effective and unique forms of art that gives back so much with very little input. The magic really is in the relationship between the inks and the water, so attendees need not worry if they’re a novice. This is an experience that can be enjoyed by all, with a result you’ll be proud to display at home – not only is the finished product striking and unique, but guests can take pride in the fact that it’s 100% upcycled and that they’ve played a part in giving the iconic bottle a new lease of life through their own creativity.

Zeena Shah commented: “It’s an important time to explore your creativity, to connect with yourself and in this instance, a great way to connect and enjoy re-connecting with others! The beauty of marbling is that you’re forced to switch off and enjoy yourself as the process is so cathartic and mesmerising. No experience is required, you simply watch the patterns unfold in front of you whilst swirling the inks around and of course, you can sip on a delicious G&T whilst you wait for your finished product to dry! After quite a few slightly slower months I can’t wait to be creating and hosting again and look forward to seeing the creations we make.”

As the event falls in Sustainability Month the attendees will enjoy a creative and conscious gin cocktail titled ‘2nd Life’, crafted by The Hoxton’s mixologists. The cocktail incorporates a jasmine and chamomile tea cordial made prepared in advance on-site using an infusion of tea bags. This gives them a second lease of life and adds a subtle tea aroma to the drink, which also contains Bombay Sapphire gin and Martini Ambrato. Whilst bottles and coasters are left to dry (20-30 minutes) attendees will also enjoy a selection of delicious bar snacks from The Hoxton’s menu.

Tickets cost £10pp with a minimum of 2 tickets per booking (£20 – ticket for 2 guests).

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About BOMBAY SAPPHIRE®

BOMBAY SAPPHIRE is the world's number one premium gin by value and volume (IWSR). Based on a 1761 recipe, BOMBAY SAPPHIRE gin is created by perfectly balancing a unique combination of 10 hand-selected exotic botanicals from around the world. The BOMBAY SAPPHIRE distillery at Laverstoke Mill has won a BREEAM award for sustainability and is the home of the unique Vapour Infusion process, where the natural flavours of the botanicals are skilfully captured, resulting in the fresh and vibrant taste with which BOMBAY SAPPHIRE is synonymous.  

BOMBAY SAPPHIRE has recently been awarded the prestigious Double Gold and Gold medal at the 17th San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC).

The BOMBAY SAPPHIRE brand is part of the portfolio of Bacardi Limited, headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda. Bacardi Limited refers to the Bacardi group of companies, including Bacardi International Limited.

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For the facts: Drinkaware.co.uk

BOMBAY SAPPHIRE AND BOMBAY BRAMBLE ARE TRADEMARKS

ABOUT BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® AND CREATIVITY

Launching the ‘Stir Creativity’ campaign in 2018, BOMBAY SAPPHIRE is leading a global mission - a call to arms for everyone to engage with their creativity and unlock their creative potential.  From advocacy programmes including World's Most Imaginative Bartender competition running in the US for the last 11 years to hosting The Glasshouse Project, a global advocacy programme bringing together the world's top bartenders in a series of creative workshops designed to push the boundaries of cocktail creativity. 

For eight years, BOMBAY SAPPHIRE has run The Artisan Series, an art competition created by the brand to provide emerging artists with an international platform. The brand has also partnered with well-known artists and creators such as Tracey Emin, Thomas Heatherwick and Tom Dixon for the BOMBAY SAPPHIRE Designer Glassware Competition.