The life and soul. After fourteen months of missing mates, hugs, drinks in the pub, dancing at a rave and then seeing the sun come up, you are ready to explode. Travelling from venue to venue, crowd to crowd, making new friends and taking the party with you wherever you go. You know when it’s time to dress up and get dancing. One life, one chance, one full throttle experience waiting to happen.
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What you’re drinking: Anything new, you’re open to experimentation. You like richer and darker spirits like spiced rum Old Fashioned twists, and cloudy and frothy cocktails like a sub-zero Espresso Martini - style over substance.
What you’re wearing: You’re all about dressing to impress and reinventing the latest trends.
What you’re listening to: New, new, new music.
Where you’re heading: Anywhere and everywhere. You love a festival and post-work drinks and you’re likely found at night clubs and busy bars. In fact, you’ll pop up at literally any summer occasion. Give you a reason (or not) and you’ll be there.
Top tip from Bacardi: If you’re going big, your cocktail choices should match that. Dare to be bold. Striking flavours are totally in vogue, so opt for something that will tantalise your taste buds.
Bartenders are all about turning up the heat this summer, so look out or cocktails such as the Chilli Whisky Sour or Chilli Bloody Mary – striking twists on cool classics.
For The Mix-A-Lots? Why not explore...
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With alfresco seating in the heart of Covent Garden, Mrs Riot is an experience-led bistro and cocktail bar that offers mind-blowing live entertainment every day of the week. Make the most of spritz hour and enjoy any spritz for £7.50 in an urban floral oasis. Our favourite is the refreshing and elegant St-Germain Spritz.
In July, transport yourself to a tropical paradise and try the selection of Bacardí cocktails in celebration of Rum Month! You can expect Mojitos, Daiquiris and Pina Coladas galore at cocktail bar favourite, Laki Kane.
Nothing is more reminiscent of summer than the distinctive flavour of elderflower... and prosecco. The St-Germain Terrace at The Florist in Watford promises exciting drinks like Lychee Elderflower Daiquiris and Florist Negronis. And on the weekend? You'll receive a St-Germain Spritz on arrival.
Using the new Bombay Sapphire Sunset, 12th Knot at Sea Containers is serving a summer sundowner-inspired menu starting on 21st June 2021. Head to the bar along the banks of the river for gin cocktails like no other.
Heading to Soho? Old Compton Street has become pedestrianised for summer, which means you'll be at the heart of the festivities. Make your way to Swift where you'll enjoy Grey Goose cocktails with a view of the buzzing area.
Does the idea of sipping impressive chilled Espresso Martinis with perfect consistency sound good to you? Grey Goose has launched the world's first sub-zero cocktail draft dispense, with a perfect pour ready in 8 seconds. All that's left for you to do is sit back and enjoy at Vinegar Yard, one of London's coolest alfresco spaces.
When it comes to tiki drinks and tropical shenanigans, no one in Manchester does it quite like The Liars Club. Head their way this July as the quirky favourite in the north celebrates Rum Month with Bacardí with a 3-serve menu of iconic cocktails.
Feeling adventurous this summer? Get to Sussex in London and give the Noilly Prat Oyster Ritual terrace a try. You'll be able to enjoy one of the award-winning Truffletinis or try out the incredible shucking stations, where you can indulge in Noilly Prat-soaked oysters.
