How to Drink Gin in the City of London with William Borrell, City of London Distillery

Heading to the City of London is like going home! Fleet Street, one of its most famous addresses, was always the denizen of journos who were known to enjoy a tipple or two. My guest today welcomes me back with a Gimlet that’s pure London through and through.

Very few businesses are allowed to use the livery of the City of London and William Borrell, the Director of the City of London Distillery and Founder of Vestal Vodka, explains how it all happened plus so much more on today’s episode, sponsored by the City of London.

Did you know the City of London is just one square mile and forms the oldest part of London and was founded by the Romans more than 2,000 years ago - it even has its own mayor, the Lord Mayor, and government and is run independently from London?

The City has so many things to see and do, before and after work, from quirky independent cafes to internationally-renowned cultural institutions, world-class modern architecture to historic heritage sites. From high-end shopping to vintage stalls, from street food to Michelin-star restaurants, and of course from small boozers to glitzy wine and cocktail bars, there is a little bit of everything for everyone.

The City of London is a vibrant part of London with its own unique atmosphere, culture, and history just waiting to be re-discovered.

The “Square Smile '' campaign is designed to raise awareness of the benefits of returning to the City and face-to-face interaction as firms increasingly give their staff more flexibility on where they locate through hybrid working. It showcases the City’s vibrant offerings – ranging from world-class culture, heritage, cuisine, entertainment, retail, architecture, BARS, and so much more. Visit www.squaresmile.london for great ideas of places to visit, to see, discover, and drink.

The cocktail of the week is Grapefruit Gimlet:

INGREDIENTS

• 50ml Whitley Neill Connoisseur's Cut
• 20ml fresh lime juice
• 15ml fresh grapefruit juice
• 15ml simple syrup (gomme)

METHOD

• Add all the ingredients to a mixing glass
• Add ice
• Stir, stir, stir
• Strain into a coupe glass

You’ll find this recipe, more City of London Distillery recipes, and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, where you’ll find all the ingredients in our shop.

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