The four-star deluxe St Ermin's Hotel in London's St James' Park now has its own small batch gin, made exclusively using home-grown botanicals handpicked from the hotel's kitchen roof garden and a touch of honey from its resident Buckfast bees.

The gin, a London Dry infused with mint, lemon verbena, lavender, blue basil and geraniums is made by the award-winning Hawkridge Distillers using traditional techniques to deliver a high quality spirit. Tasting offers heady citrus flavours followed by a juniper heart through to late, refreshing fruit notes all smoothed with a hint of honey harvested from the hotel's hives.

At 40% by volume the gin will be available in the hotel's Caxton Bar, by way of traditional G&Ts paired with Franklin & Son's Tonic or a Vesper Martini, created for Mr Bond by Ian Fleming, a once familiar face at the bar. Also offered for sale in 70cl bottles it can be enjoyed sipped straight or with a premium tonic; a slice of grapefruit or sprig of rosemary and plenty of ice can also be recommended.

With a glamorous heritage, eclectic styling, gorgeous rooms and suites, the enigmatic Caxton Bar and Terrace plus award winning signature restaurant, The Caxton Grill, the St. Ermin's Hotel is a distinctly individual, contemporary and welcoming offering. The hotel is dog-friendly and the welcome has even extended to bees with the opening of London's only 'Bee & Bee' hotel alongside the hotel's resident Buckfast bee hives on the third floor wildflower terrace.

Best drink responsibly.

For further information, visuals or review requests please contact WixHill: + 44 (0) 1483 203992. Tim Fordham – Moss tim@wixhill.co.uk or Dani West dani@wixhill.co.uk 

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Notes to Editors:

2023 lead in prices, Double room, room only Inc. VAT: £359

Covid cleanliness is a priority for the hotel for all guests, visitors, staff and suppliers at this time - https://stermins.info/rest-assured

St Ermin's Hotel Property Highlights:

St Ermin's Hotel, Westminster has been accredited as a Living Wage Employer. Its Living Wage commitment will ensure everyone working at the St Ermin's Hotel receives a minimum hourly wage of £11.05 for London, significantly higher than the government minimum for over 23s

o   Excellent location – around the corner from St James' Park tube – minutes from Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament

o   Interesting history of involvement with the UK intelligence services from WWI to the present day

o   Award winning restaurant Caxton Grill on site

o   Third floor terrace Bee Hives – home to over 300,000 Buckfast Bees and London's only Bee & Bee hotel, with urban beekeeping workshops available.

o   Fantastic family stay packages including 'Budding Bond' spy kits, 'A Bedtime Story' book stays and kids afternoon teas.

o   Beautiful selection of Afternoon Teas, served in one of London's prettiest Tea Lounges

o   Stunning ballroom and event spaces, showcasing dazzling chandeliers and magnificent plasterwork

o   State of the art meetings facilities and private rooms

o   Special wedding packages and wedding party events

o   Fantastic range of rooms and suites

o   Member of the Considerate Hoteliers Association

o   Voted a 'Top London Hotel' in Condé Nast Traveller Reader's Choice Awards

o   Four AA Red Stars 2022

o   Winner of a Tripadvisor Travellers Choice 2021 Award

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