Most Londoners don’t have oak-panelled studies where they can retire to enjoy a glass of cognac, but this week we can all pretend we do with the help of Courvoisier’s two-day cocktail showcase and ‘experience’ at The Heritage Rooms in Bloomsbury Square.
On Friday and Saturday the cognac giant is resurrecting its Courvoisier Institute of Grand Cocktails and opening it up to the public. Founded over a hundred years ago, the Courvoisier Institute was set up to help bartenders hone their craft, but hasn’t operated for years.
Courvoisier is enlisting three of London’s top bartenders to bring it back to life: Amanda Humphrey of private members club 5 Hertford Street, Mickael Perron of another private members' hangout Annabel’s and Chris Lacey from the dark hidden gem and cocktail bar Upstairs at Rules. Each has tailored a cocktail to match the Institute’s various rooms, creating what Courvoisier is calling a ‘theatrical experience’.
Snacks-wise, there will be Twiglets and pretzels provided and anyone who goes will also be able to explore a selection of rooms upstairs.
The only thing missing is your hereditary title and country estate...
The Courvoisier Institute of Grand Cocktails runs July 13 and 14. Tickets cost £10 and are available from courvoisier.com.
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