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What’s on this weekend
ITV announced last month it has canceled this year’s series of Love Island.
With a bit more time on her hands, presenter Laura Whitmore will be drinking vodka in her kitchen this evening (7 May).
No, not like that! Whitmore has partnered with Bacardi-owned Grey Goose on a virtual dinner party experience that will be streamed on the vodka brand’s Facebook Live.
To coincide with Cosmopolitan Day today, Whitmore will show guests how to create popular vodka-based cocktails including the Grey Goose Cosmopolitan, Grey Goose Le Grand Fizz, and Grey Goose Espresso Martini.
The Love Island host will share her top tips for hosting the ultimate virtual dinner party this weekend. From table scaping, cocktail making and everything in between.
When: 7 May 5pm-5:30pm BST
Where: Grey Goose Facebook Live
The London Essence Company is working with TV bartender Merlin Griffiths to create a content series on Facebook and Instagram offering pro insider tips showing consumers how they can elevate their at-home drinking experience.
This follows research from the brand which reveals that 43% of UK drinkers miss the sense of occasion of visiting a bar, with nearly half (45%) of people missing bartender expertise, saying that their drinks never look or taste as good as when made by a mixologist.
The tips will be live on Instagram and Facebook from 6 May for consumers and industry-professionals alike to revert to during lockdown.
This evening, as part of Spanish Wine Week, Esther Gonzalez de Paz will host an online masterclass dedicated to DOP Jumilla wines at 6:30pm CEST.
Last week, we told you about the cocktail masterclass series launched by William Borrell, the man behind north London’s Ladies and Gentleman bar. Whatever ingredient you’re missing, Borrell shows you how to improvise and whip something up with the stuff in your kitchen.
This week, he’s back, and this time he’s doing something with gin, rhubarb and custard. Suffice to say, we’re intrigued.
When: Friday 8 May, 4pm BST
Where: here
Californian wine group Turnbull is hosting a new virtual tasting experience on its own website this Thursday, at 4:00 pm PT with Chef Nic Jones at Napa Valley restaurant, Goose & Gander.
As Winemaker Peter Heitz (pictured) tastes the 2016 Turnbull Oakville Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Chef Nic will prepare a Goose & Gander classic to pair: the Goose & Gander Bone Marrow Burger.
When: Thursday 7 May, 4pm PT
Where: click here for more info
WineGB has launched a weekly #EnglishWineNight, on social media every Friday from 7-8pm.
Every week the event, brought you you by Wines of Great Britain, will focus on a different wine region of England and Wales. This week, it’s the Midlands and the north of England.
On the evening itself, people can join in by following the hashtag #EnglishWineNight, as well @wineGB on Instagram or Facebook, or @Wine_GB on Twitter, and you may also be in a chance of winning a case of English wines.
When: Friday 8 May, 7pm BST
Find out when other regions will be ticked off the list here, so you can stock up in preparation.
If you prefer your spirits barrel-aged and a bit smokey, The Whisky Exchange has launched a new virtual tasting series, with the first one launching today (7 May) at 5.30pm BST.
Viewers can taste along with the team by purchasing a specially-curated Perfect Measure sample pack for each session from thewhiskyexchange.com in advance.
The Whisky Exchange’s ambassador, Billy Abbott, will host a live tasting session with whiskies from distilleries around the world, including India’s Amrut and Japan’s Miyagikyo.
Then on Saturday 9 May, start the weekend with a celebration of Mexican spirits, when The Whisky Exchange’s head buyer, Dawn Davies MW, will be leading a tasting of her favourite Tequilas and mezcals.
In English whisky news, to coincide with St George’s Day on Friday 8 May, The Whisky Lounge will host a virtual English Whisky Tasting, the first of its kind.
English Whisky – ‘It’s a Thing’ – will shine a spotlight on the English Whisky revolution, bringing together some of the pioneering brands putting English Whisky on the map; Bimber, Cotswolds, English Whisky Co, The Lakes Distillery & The Spirit of Yorkshire.
£5 from every tasting pack sold will be donated to The Drinks Trust.
When: Friday 8 May
Time: 9pm BST
Price: £30 (with £5 from every tasting pack purchased going to The Drinks Trust)
For more information, click here
Wine writer and critic, Matthew Jukes, will be hosting a virtual tasting of his non-alcoholic drinks brand, Jukes Cordialities, in partnership with private members club, 67 Pall Mall.
The two original flavours, Jukes 1 and Jukes 6, are both designed to be mixed with still, sparkling or tonic water at the lunch or dinner table, giving the consumer a choice to suit their personal palate.
To join the online class, simply book for free through the 67 Pall Mall website here. In order to order the 67 Pall Mall tasting pack (for £35), you have to be a virtual member, which costs £10 per month.
You can watch the tasting for free, and order your own Jukes Cordialities boxes from their website as well, if you need to buy in bulk.
When: Sunday 10 May, 4pm
Where: here