It’s World Cocktail Day: three ways to celebrate in London

If there’s one Monday to make like it’s the weekend and drink cocktails, surely it’s World Cocktail Day, marking the anniversary of the first time the definition of a cocktail was recorded on May 13 1806.

Bars across London are celebrating with special offers and newly-created drinks to give you an excuse to head out on the town tonight.

Here are three places to drink cocktails to celebrate World Cocktail Day tonight.

Ember Yard

Try the new spring cocktail menu for half price at this Soho restaurant specialising in wood-smoked food. We’ve got our eye on the smoked hibiscus margarita, crafted by mixologist Stefanos Pantelis. The intense, wood-fired flavours make it into the drinks too: so expect the classics spun in unusual ways. 60 Berwick St, London W1F 8SX.

Ramo Ramen

This Japanese restaurant, also in Soho, is offering all their cocktails for £7 today only. Don’t miss the Calamansi Margarita, where the star ingredient is the Filipino citrus fruit. It’s mixed with a giant lashing of tequila, naturally. Ramo Ramen, 28 Brewer Street, Soho.

The Cocktail Club

With branches on Oxford Street, Old Street, Monument and Shaftesbury Avenue, The Cocktail Club is offering free ‘Paper Plane’ cocktails today only, with Aperol, Amaro Montenegro and lemon juice. Just pop in, go to the bar and say “Don’t mention it” to the barkeep and hope to be one of the lucky ones who’s made it to the bars in time. (There is a limited amount of free drinks available.)

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