Sipsmith Unveils the Ultimate Christmas Gin Experiences

The Sipsmith Express is back in Covent Garden, bringing festive drinks and a brand-new Christmas Gin Shop, perfect for holiday gifting. To further fuel that seasonal spirit, Sipsmith has once again partnered with the renowned Ham Yard Hotel to launch the Winter Gin Garden: Sipping History, giving guests the chance to get extra merry, embarking on a journey through 400 years of gin history.

A Classic Christmas with Sipsmith in Covent Garden

Sipsmith’s Covent Garden pop-up proudly reintroduces its vintage Sipsmith Express bus, serving festive gin cocktails alongside the all-new Sipsmith Gin Shop.

Gin lovers can choose from a festive cocktail menu that includes an Old Fashioned made with Sipsmith Origin 1639 Gin—a new release inspired by the first-ever gin recipe from 1639—as well as seasonal delights like Zesty Orange Hot Chocolate and Christmas Mulled Soe.

To celebrate the launch of Sipsmith Origin 1639, gin enthusiasts are invited to join a Sipsmith Gin Masterclass. This experience will take guests on a journey through London’s rich gin history, from its 17th-century origins to the founding of Sipsmith in 2009. Along the way, participants will sample drinks such as the 1639 Gin Punch and a Classic Martini while exploring gin's impact on British culture.

Dates: 8th November to 1st December (Closed on Mondays)

Masterclasses: Thursday, Friday Saturday at 7pm

Address: Covent Garden Piazza, London, WC2E 8RF

Sipsmith Masterclass Price: £25 per person (includes a welcome drink, martini and a hot mulled sloe)

The Winter Gin Garden: Sipping History with Sipsmith & Ham Yard Hotel

Sipsmith has once again partnered with the luxury Ham Yard Hotel to present the Winter Gin Garden. Running from November 6th to December 31st, the Sipping History event celebrates the launch of Sipsmith’s latest limited-edition release, Origin 1639, which redefines the origins of this quintessentially English spirit.

Complete with blankets, hot water bottles and lanterned lighting, guests will have the chance to sip on historical gin cocktails whilst enjoying one of London’s most exclusive rooftops.

Dates: 6th November to 31st December (with a special New Year’s Eve session)

Ticket Price: £24 for a regular ticket - includes a welcome Milk Punch, followed by a cocktail of choice , £20 for a non-alcoholic ticket - includes a welcome Temperance Punch, followed by a cocktail of choice.

Sessions: November: Wednesdays - Saturdays: 6pm - 9.30pm, December: Tuesdays - Saturdays: 6pm - 9.30pm

Address: Ham Yard Hotel, Ham Yard, London W1D 7DT

Website: https://www.firmdalehotels.com/a/what-s-on/the-winter-gin-garden-at-ham-yard-hotel/

Written by Jordan Crowley

Photos courtesy of Ham Yard Hotel & Sipsmith Gin