From a margarita to an espresso martini, enjoy your favourite cocktails at home during lockdown thanks to these Norwich bars and businesses.
1. Cocktail Canaries
Free delivery within 10 mile radius of Norwich city centre and in north Norfolk, see full menu on the ‘Cocktail Canaries’ Facebook or Instagram page and message to order or call 07341 816860, bottles cost from £20 to £22 each with £1 off your next purchase if you return the bottle
This new business offers bottled cocktails which are delivered to your door, prepared by a bartender with 20 years experience who was nominated twice for bartender of the year in the UK.
The bottles on offer include strawberry daiquiri, English garden and mango margarita and include six servings and come with a personalised message, which makes it perfect for gifting.
2. Tipsy Jar
Delivery Thursday to Saturday evenings and Saturday afternoons, £2.50 delivery NR1 to NR7, order at lamixology.co.uk, jars cost £12 each (two servings) or £30 for three jars
The expert mixologists at Tipsy Jar deliver your favourite cocktails and they come with all the ice you’ll need and garnishes, ranging from freeze-dried raspberries for the bramble twist to coffee beans for the espresso martini.
All you will need to do when it arrives it put the ice in the jar, shake for 10 seconds and then add the garnishes and you can also add a personalised note if it is a present for a friend or family member.
3. The Globe Trotter Mobile Bars
Delivering 10am to 4pm Thursday to Sunday in Norwich and surrounding areas, cocktails cost £15 for 500ml or £20 for a litre, message ‘The Globe Trotter Mobile Bars’ Facebook page or email globetrottercocktails@gmail.com to order
The Globe Trotter Mobile Bars started delivering after their upcoming summer bookings were cancelled due to coronavirus and options include a pornstar martini, unicorn cocktail and a piña colada.
They have also teamed up Walnut Tree Catering, also based in the city, to offer Tipsy Afternoon Tea for £27pp and you can message them for details.
4. Door Eighteen
Delivery nationwide, theginacademy.co.uk/shop
Speakeasy-style bar Door Eighteen opened in Charing Cross late last year and also boasts its own gin academy.
While they are closed due to lockdown, Door Eighteen are delivering their tasty cocktails across the UK, with options including a tobacco old fashioned, pineapple express and negroni, and prices start at £19.
5. Jive Kitchen
Delivery within five mile radius of Norwich city centre, £5 or free with orders over £40, collection also available, order at jivekitchen.co.uk
Jive in Exchange Street, opposite Jarrold, is offering emergency taco and nacho kits, which cost £25 and serve two and there are vegetarian options too.
Alongside this they are delivering cocktail pouches, which just need to be poured over ice, with prices starting at £5, and the choices include a berry sour and hibiscus margarita.
6. Mr Postles’ Apothecary
£2 delivery within three miles of Norwich City centre, £3.50 up to five miles, kits cost £25
Mr Postles’ Apothecary, based in Upper King Street, are about to launch cocktail making kits, which include a shaker, four pouches of pre-mix (with 10 to choose from), ice, fresh fruit and garnish, with extras also available.
Keep your eyes peeled on the ‘Mr Postles’ Apothecary’ Facebook page for details.
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