Sasha Filimonov

OH WEE! One more sleep until our first ever HENDRICK’S AIR: VIRTUAL JOURNEY TO GIRVANA takes flight! Our masterful master distiller Ms Lesley Gracie and our esteemed distillery ambassador @supersonictimandtonic will be showing us a peak behind the curtain of our magical home place: The Hendrick’s Gin Palace! Myself and my cucumber co-pilot @sarahkberardi will be taking guests aboard our cucumber blimp and toasting the journey with some INCREDIBLE @the_drinks_drop cocktails from two of our favourite bars: @swiftbars and Blue Bar @the_berkeley 🥰 #HendricksAir #LondonCocktailWeek @hendricksgin @londoncocktailweekofficial (at Girvan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGm0JdMF9p2/?igshid=1so0v23vgm7d8

*LAST CHANCE FOR THE LAST DANCE* Two more sleeps until we join forces with @globalbartending to take over the 12th Knot @seacontainersldn with @mcgurkdeclan, @maximschulte, @eriklorincz and the rest of the epic team of bartenders for “The Last Dance”. Only a few tables remaining so grab yours swiftly! And you’ll be treated to sublime hospitality and delectable tipples such as the Bohemian Revolution featuring Hendrick’s Absinthe, Aperol, melon and citrus 🤤 A portion of each ticket sold will be donated to @drinks_trust, the leading drinks industry charity, as part of our #StandFast campaign to support the hospitality industry. For tickets, head to the link in @mcgurkdeclan’s bio! 📷 by @barmonkey_ #TheLastDance #HendricksAbsinthe #LondonCocktailWeek (at 12th Knot) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGSazxvl6uX/?igshid=1b6qlzujn1bdw

Wowee... what a day! Thank you to everyone for joining us for a day of Tini Martini Masterclasses @theconnaught with the magnificent @giorgio_bar_giani and @andrea.maio96 🥳🍸 It was simply marvellous sharing martini magic and our love of hospitality with you all 🤗 Cheers to @londoncocktailweekofficial for being a month long — it’s the most wonderful time of the year 🍸🍸🍸 📷 by the fabulous @hannahf_london @hendricksgin #TiniMartini #LCW (at The Connaught) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGPwfWOFFTZ/?igshid=yptxx3m4tqwx

*ONE MORE SLEEP* Tomorrow we kick off a day of Tini Martini Masterclasses: Musings with @theconnaught and @hendricksgin Only a few tickets left — head to the link in my bio to snap yours up 🍸 Come and celebrate @londoncocktailweekofficial and experience the magic of the king of cocktails: the Martini! 📷 by @barmonkey_ #TiniMartini #HendricksGin #LondonCocktailWeek (at The Connaught) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGKmyDnFeSv/?igshid=11sgwg9tnamln

And that’s a WRAP on the Tini (Martini) Bar @seacontainersldn 🤗🤗🤗 A HUGE thank you to @willmeredith1 and @gazebo_effect for helping us to bring this marvellous Tini magic to life. It made the start of London Cocktail Month more perfect than we could have ever even imagined. Raise your glasses and shake your little 🍑 Photos by the immensely talented @barmonkey_ @hendricksgin @londoncocktailweekofficial @lyanessbar #TiniMartini #HendricksGin #LondonCocktailWeek (at Sea Containers London) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGFx1r1FeP5/?igshid=11g9k0e2c29in

*TOOT TOOT* So we have yet some more WONDERFUL ongoings happening this London Cocktail Month: Tini Martini Masterclasses: Musings with @theconnaught and @hendricksgin. Discover what hospitality means to The Connaught team as they share richly intriguing tales and delectable tipples through a decidedly Tini lens. Each session will be co-hosted by yours truly as we bring you a bit of peculiarity and delight! The day of sessions will be on Sunday 11th October at The Connaught from 1pm - 9pm — for tickets, head to the link in my bio. @hendricksgin @londoncocktailweekofficial #HendricksGin #TiniMartini (at The Connaught) https://www.instagram.com/p/CF4tlLbFZEt/?igshid=dfcomxtngia7

BREAKING NEWS! We have just released a few more tickets for the ultimate in-suite experience: the Hendrick’s Gin Tini (Martini) Bar @seacontainersldn to celebrate @londoncocktailweekofficial 🥳 Come experience a journey of Tini proportions with delectable tipples created by the team @lyanessbar. Huge props to @willmeredith1 and @frieldsofbarley for their MEGA skills in bringing these images to life! Tickets in the link in my bio #TiniMartini #LCW2020 @hendricksgin @londoncocktailweekofficial (at Sea Containers London) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFzMB2eFyPe/?igshid=vl66fh8ii5fk

Guess who I work for? 🌹 🥒 🍸 *Taken before the storms came rolling in... (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CD35u3blT9y/?igshid=98x43h9d4ykq

*TODAY*!!!! Myself and this handsome chap @ally__martini have been graciously invited to make some beverages from the hatch @thesuntavernbg. Expect delicious frozen tings — did I hear Absinthe Frappes anyone?? 👂🤤🥰 And of course, there will be a guest puptender in the form of @shesoneinamila 🐶 See you from 4pm folks! #SunTavern #HendricksAbsinthe @hendricksgin (at The Sun Tavern Bethnal Green) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDTv18zF9k1/?igshid=4rdngqyt8i8i

‘Twas my first time in a cocktail bar since lockdown lifted, and it felt oh so good. Mega chuffed to see @swiftbars Shoreditch beautiful doors open. What an immense addition to the neighbourhood 🤗 Congratulations to the whole team and thank you so much @miabarswift @bobbyhiddleston @coralions for having us 😘 #Swift #shoreditch #hendricksgin (at Shoreditch) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDB-3SBl2zL/?igshid=18w8k7wmy7136

I had the distinct pleasure of chatting to @twopartstalk for his brand new podcast about all things unusual, a peak behind the curtain of our Hendrick’s Gin Palace, and just generally a bit about me 💁🏻‍♀️ If you fancy a listen — head to their page for the link! #StayingCurious #HendricksGin #TwoPartsTalk @hendricksgin (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CC-1mIulh2n/?igshid=y5un7idi44pv

*COCKTAIL COUTURE* This one is extra special because I was gifted this MOST magnificent and marvellous mask by the mightily talented @sophiecochevelou 👸🏻 She’s an intensely creative soul and her work is NOT to be missed. She brings joy and inspiration to me constantly! This drink is called a QUILL 🖊 20ml Hendrick’s Gin 10ml Hendrick’s Absinthe 30ml Campari 30ml sweet vermouth Combine all ingredients over ice in a rocks glass and sup 🥂 *Oh yeah, garnish with a cucumber slice 🥒 😉 #CocktailCouture #HendricksGin @hendricksgin (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCtc-7elpKe/?igshid=1qe0ucoo9seag

Introducing MILA (pronounced Mee-la, like Mila Kunis). She is the most perfect of perfect pups and the dream dog has entered our lives. Prepare for significant puppy spam 🐶 😘 Instagram handle suggestions for her are very welcome. Go for it in the comments please 🙏🏼 #Puppy #CockerSpaniel #MilaDollarPup #MyLittleMila #MilaTheDreamDog #TakeAChanceOnMila (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCif5NVFsyq/?igshid=1g815uze2jf2

*CORNWALL* What a beautiful week in a beautiful corner of the UK. Surfing, sun, seafood, cycling, swimming, Spritzes and scones. Happy pup I am 😘 (at Cornwall) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCgANfzFUOr/?igshid=w4kw5xojw6z

In this edition of * COCKTAIL COUTURE*, I was inspired by all things disco, all things summer, and especially, all things Donna Summer... *Siri, play “I Feel Love” 💕 This is ~SUMMER SENSATION~ 50ml Hendrick’s Gin 25ml lemon juice 15ml Buckfast 10ml sugar syrup 6 fresh strawberries 🍓 Blend all ingredients with ice and serve it up 😋 #StayingCurious #CocktailCouture @hendricksgin *PS I’m aware my hair might look bananas but I had to channel that big hair disco energy so 🤷🏻‍♀️ 💃🏻 💁🏻‍♀️* (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCGg-qfljvr/?igshid=7kp5mvm36755

A very privileged few have been through the gates of our Hendrick’s Gin Palace. And we are offering a once-in-a-lifetime chance for you and a lucky pal to bid for your very own PRIVATE tour of our mighty palace — with a personal experience hosted by none other than our masterful master distiller Lesley Gracie and our distinguished ambassador to the north @misssarahkberardi. The #StandFast auction will be running from the 19th-28th July via @whisky.auction and all proceeds will go to supporting @drinks_trust to help our hospitality industry, so get bidding my dears! #StandFast #HendricksGin @hendricksgin @drinks_trust (at Girvan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CB5PDaFleH-/?igshid=b6gat1stpbk9

So I had a wee chat with @alushlifemanual about my journey into the world of Hendrick’s Gin. From my start as a journalist, moving into the bartending world, globetrotting for a few years with just a backpack, and generally the strange shenanigans I’ve encountered in my lifetime. If you fancy a listen, click the link in my bio. #alushlife #hendricksgin @hendricksgin (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBxtHIDlKvs/?igshid=3yk08ldrs0lo